About
Pierre-Antoine Bouit is a CNRS Researcher Fellow at the Institut des Sciences Chimiques de Rennes, University of Rennes, France. His research spans organic and materials chemistry with a focus on functional molecular systems for optoelectronic applications.
Education:
- Research Habilitation (HDR), University of Rennes, 2017
- PhD, Laboratoire de Chimie, UMR 5182, ENS-Lyon, 2005–2008
- Graduate, Chimie-Paristech, 2005
- Post-doctoral Fellow, IMDEA Nanoscience, Madrid, Spain, 2008–2010
Research Interests: Dr. Bouit's work centers on the synthesis and study of heteroatom-containing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), especially those doped with phosphorus, examining their optical and redox properties. He also develops fluorescent hybrid materials by integrating organic fluorophores with inorganic frameworks such as nanoparticles and polyoxometalates (POMs). Additionally, he investigates the synthesis of π-conjugated P-heterocycles for applications in OLEDs and OFETs. His research combines synthetic chemistry with material characterization and theoretical modeling.
Publication Trends: His recent publications (2012–2023) in high-impact journals like J. Am. Chem. Soc., Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., and Chem. Mater. reflect a consistent focus on phosphorus-containing aromatic systems, luminescent hybrid materials, and conjugated heterocycles. The work shows strong interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly in computational chemistry and device integration.
Collaborations:
- DFT Calculations: Dr Z. Benkő, Prof. L. Nyulàszi (Budapest University of Technology); Prof. D. Jacquemin (Nantes), Dr B. Le Guennic (Rennes)
- Nanoparticles: Dr J. Ackermann, Dr O. Margeat (Marseille)
- Optoelectronic Devices: B. Geffroy, Dr D. Tondelier (Palaiseau), Dr E. Jacques (Rennes)
- Hybrid Glasses: Prof. L. Calvez (Rennes)
- Supramolecular Chemistry: Prof. D. Canevet (Angers)
- Catalysis: Dr J. Roger, P. Fleurat-Lessard (Dijon)
Advising and Grants: While no formal students are listed, his role as a CNRS researcher implies mentorship of junior scientists and PhD candidates within collaborative projects. His research is likely supported by national and international grants, given the scope and publication record in top-tier journals, though specific funding is not detailed in the text.
Laboratories and Teams: He is based at the Institut des Sciences Chimiques de Rennes (ISCR), a major research unit in chemical sciences at the University of Rennes, where he conducts experimental and collaborative research in molecular and materials chemistry.
