About
Yann Molard is a Full Professor of Chemistry at the University of Rennes 1, France, affiliated with the Solid State Chemistry and Materials team (UMR 6226 Institut des Sciences Chimiques de Rennes). His research focuses on functional hybrid organic-inorganic nanomaterials, particularly integrating metallic clusters (e.g., molybdenum, rhenium) into soft matrices like polymers and liquid crystals for luminescent applications.
- Permanent Lecturer (2005), promoted to Full Professor (2021)
- PhD in Supramolecular Chemistry (2000, Lyon 1)
- Postdoc in molecular photoswitchable receptors (Exeter/Birmingham, UK)
His work spans synthesis, photophysics, and device integration, with collaborations across Russia, Germany, UK, Spain, Brazil, and France. Key applications include oxygen sensing, photodynamic therapy, and optoelectronic devices like waveguides and solar concentrators.
Recent publications emphasize supramolecular assembly, NIR emission, and two-photon-responsive systems. Students include PhD candidates and postdocs from his Rennes team and international institutions. Collaborations involve experts in liquid crystals, computational modeling, and biomedical applications.
- Keywords: Supramolecular chemistry, metal clusters, luminescence, hybrid materials
