Research groups
The Institute for Molecules and Materials (IMM) has 23 research groups, from fundamental interactions between molecules, the chemistry of complex life-like molecular systems to the properties of matter emerging from quantum effects. Research at IMM is focused on three closely connected themes, supported by the unique research facilities:
- Theme 1: Structure and Dynamics of Molecules
- Theme 2: Chemistry of Complex Systems
- Theme 3: Spectroscopy of Quantum Materials
Contact information of the IMM members can be found at Who is who @ IMM
Analytical Chemistry
Developing methods to obtain relevant information from chemical data.
Research theme 2
Applied Materials Science
Depositing and analysing semiconductor devices like thin film photovoltaic cells.
Biomolecular and biophysical Chemistry
Understanding biological processes at the molecular level, using techniques like high-resolution NMR spectroscopy.
Research theme 1
Research theme 2
Condensed Matter Physics (FELIX)
Understanding the functionality of matter, in order to learn to manipulate it with electromagnetic radiation from visible to THz. The research group is part of FELIX Laboratory.
FELIX Infrared & THz spectroscopy (FELIX)
Exploring the Infrared and THz radiation of the FELIX lasers to study properties of molecular systems and (soft) condensed matter. The research group is part of FELIX Laboratory
Magnetic Resonance Research Center
Developing new techniques to optimize sensitivity and information content of solid-state NMR spectra.
Molecular Nanotechnology
Developing supramolecular catalysts and materials using nature as a guide.
Research theme 2
Molecular Structure and Dynamics (FELIX)
Applying FELIX lasers in spectroscopic studies to identify molecular structures, for instance of low-abundance compounds within complex mixtures. The research group is part of FELIX Laboratory.
Physical Chemistry of Soft Matter
Research in the field of soft matter, with an emphasis on colloidal systems, to elucidate the microscopic structure and dynamics that underlie the behaviour of complex soft matter.
Physical Organic Chemistry
Understanding and replicating the physical environment and reaction networks of the living cell.
Research theme 2
Scanning Probe Microscopy
Understanding new phases of matter, understanding how molecular interactions lead to macroscopic properties and studying structural, electronic and magnetic properties of surfaces.
Semiconductors & Nanostructures (HFML)
Unveil the electronic quantum properties of new materials using high magnetic fields. The research group is part of High Field Magnet Laboratory (HFML).
Soft condensed Matter & Nanomaterials (HFML)
Investigating the properties of soft matter and nanomaterials by using high magnetic fields. The research group is part of High Field Magnet Laboratory (HFML).
Solid State Chemistry
Obtaining a fundamental understanding of the processes that occur during formation and growth of crystals.
Research theme 2
Research theme 3
Spectroscopy and Catalysis
Develop and use methods based on mass spectrometry to understand details of chemical reactions, to detect and characterize reactive intermediates and to increase our knowledge of chemical bonding.
Spectroscopy of Cold Molecules
Studying molecular collision processes at low energies and with unprecedented precision.
Spectroscopy of Solids & Interfaces
Understanding the relation between properties and structure of nanoscopic and molecular materials.
Strong correlated Electron Systems (HFML)
Discovering and understanding exotic states that emerge in correlated matter under extreme conditions. The research group is part of High Field Magnet Laboratory (HFML).
Synthetic Organic Chemistry
Designing and synthesising so called heterocycle molecules with functions of biological relevance.
Systems Chemistry
Developing functional polymers, peptide and protein-based hybrid materials with biological activity.
Theoretical & Computational Chemistry
Explaining and predicting properties of molecules, clusters and molecular solids.
Theory of Condensed Matter
Predicting structural and electronic properties of condensed matter, like graphene.
Ultrafast Spectroscopy of Correlated Materials
Exploring and controlling matter where short-range quantum interactions has evolved in macroscale correlations.
Research theme 3