Paolo Samorì

Paolo Samorì is a Professor at the University of Strasbourg and holds multiple leadership roles, including Deputy Director of the Institute of Supramolecular Science and Engineering (ISIS) and Director of the Nanochemistry Laboratory. He received his Laurea (Master's) in Industrial Chemistry from the University of Bologna (1995) and PhD in Chemistry from Humboldt University of Berlin (2000) under Prof. J.P. Rabe. His research focuses on nanochemistry, supramolecular science, materials chemistry, and scanning probe microscopies, with a strong emphasis on graphene, 2D materials, and hybrid nanomaterials for optoelectronics, energy, and sensing applications.

His recent publications (470+ total) highlight advancements in:

• Crystal engineering of organic and inorganic materials
• Thermoelectric and supercapacitor systems using MOFs and MXenes
• Neuromorphic devices leveraging biopolymer hydrogels and optoionic effects
• Photodetection and photothermal conversion in 2D heterostructures
• Sensing technologies including SERS, SEIRAS, and electrolyte-gated transistors

Samorì has received numerous scientific awards, including ERC grants, CNRS Silver Medal, and multiple international prizes. He serves as Associate Editor of ACS Nano and holds advisory roles for journals like Advanced Materials and Chemical Communications. His affiliations include the Royal Society of Chemistry, European Academy of Sciences, and German National Academy of Sciences and Engineering.