Welcome to Dynamic Materials Design Laboratory!
We are exploring all aspects of supramolecular chemistry and materials sciences.
In particular, we focus on the development of novel intelligent molecules and polymeric
materials capable of addressing fundamental and social issues of energy and health.
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What we focus on
We utilize the tools of synthetic chemistry, supramolecular chemistry, and nanotechnology to design dynamic materials, addressing fundamental scientific challenges and presenting unique opportunities to overcome obstacles in contemporary materials science. We are particularly focused on developing molecular design strategies to manipulate dynamic properties across different length scales, from the molecular to the macroscale, in polymer and composite materials. Ultimately, through the development of 'Molecularly Intelligent' dynamic materials based on a deep fundamental understanding, one of our long-term goals is to create soft material systems that mimic biological systems, exhibiting unprecedented dynamic properties such as self-healing, stimuli-responsiveness, and autonomous 3D assembly.