About
David FOURNIER is a Lecturer at the University of Lille, affiliated with the University Institute of Technology (IUT) in the Biological Engineering Department. He is a member of the Polymer Systems Engineering research team within the Materials and Transformations Unit (UMET, CNRS UMR 8207), based in Villeneuve d'Ascq, France. His research integrates advanced polymer synthesis with functional material design.
Dr. FOURNIER’s research focuses on the synthesis and characterization of smart polymers with controlled architectures. His work prominently features Click Chemistry and Controlled Radical Polymerizations (such as ATRP and RAFT), enabling precise macromolecular engineering. He also investigates Supramolecular Chemistry for developing stimuli-responsive and self-assembling systems. His expertise spans the design of materials for applications in drug delivery, responsive membranes, and reprocessable polymers like vitrimers.
His recent publications reveal a strong trend in stimuli-responsive polymers, including systems responsive to temperature, light, pH, and chemical oscillators. He frequently explores functional membranes, nanogels, and supramolecular assemblies for advanced applications in filtration, biomedicine, and biomimetics. His work is highly collaborative, often involving interdisciplinary teams within UMET.
- Flame-retardant PBT vitrimers (with Sophie DUQUESNE, Valérie GAUCHER, Fabienne SAMYN)
- Self-oscillating membranes synchronized with chemical oscillators
- Supramolecular control in pH- and temperature-responsive copolymers
- Functionalization of carbon surfaces via electrochemical click reactions
He actively supervises PhD students, including Zainab HAREB and the recently graduated Louis MEUNIER. He has no listed scientific awards in the provided text. His research is supported by his affiliation with CNRS and the University of Lille, and he regularly presents his work at national and international conferences.
David FOURNIER is involved in a dynamic research group focused on innovative polymer systems, contributing significantly to the fields of functional and responsive materials.
