DIVISION of MOLECULAR PHYSICS
Institute of Physics
Faculty of Materials Engineering and Technical Physics
POZNAN UNIVERSITY of TECHNOLOGY
WHAT WE DO?
At the Devision of Molecular Physics, we conduct interdisciplinary research on the properties of matter at the molecular and nanometer scales. We combine fundamental research with the design of functional materials that may find applications in biomedicine, photonics, sensors, and materials technologies.
Our main research areas include:
Biophysics of model cell membranes – We investigate the structure, dynamics, and organization of biomimetic lipid membranes, including the effects of hydration, cholesterol, and ions on their properties. We also develop bacterial membrane models to study interactions with biologically active substances.
Metal nanoparticles and functional nanostructures – We design, synthesize, and characterize metallic nanostructures, particularly gold-based systems, and analyze their optical and surface properties.
Carbon nanomaterials – We study thin films, coatings, and composites containing carbon nanostructures, as well as their potential applications in sensors and electrode materials.
Organic dyes and photophysical systems – We investigate the optical properties of dyes, their organization in thin films, and their interactions with nanomaterials.
Hybrid systems and functional thin films – We create ordered structures combining different classes of materials and study processes occurring at phase boundaries and interfaces.
Research methods – We employ optical, spectroscopic, microscopic, and electrochemical techniques, as well as various thin-film fabrication methods.
