Antoine HONET

Antoine HONET is a researcher at University of Namur specializing in condensed matter physics with a focus on graphene, nanoribbons, and quantum mechanical models. His research spans theoretical and computational approaches to understanding electronic and magnetic properties of nanomaterials.

HONET's primary research interests include:

• Condensed Matter Physics and Quantum Mechanics
• Graphene and Nanoribbon Systems
• Many-Body Problems and Correlation Effects
• Topological States in Nanostructures
• Hubbard Model and Mean-Field Approximations

His recent work demonstrates a strong focus on the electronic and magnetic properties of graphene-based nanostructures, with particular attention to how quantum correlations and topological effects influence material behavior at the nanoscale. HONET employs advanced computational methods including GW approximation and many-body perturbation theory to investigate these complex systems. His research shows a consistent trajectory from fundamental quantum models toward applied nanomaterial properties.

HONET has been actively involved in research projects including "ACTOP-NOMENA: Active tuning of the optical properties of non-metallic nanoparticles" where he served as Principal Investigator (2021-2023) and as Researcher (2019-2021). These projects focused on manipulating optical properties of nanoparticles through structural modifications.

His collaborative work extends to educational technology research, as evidenced by his 2024 publication examining student adoption of ChatGPT in university settings, showing his interdisciplinary approach that bridges physics and educational technology. This represents a notable expansion of his research scope beyond traditional physics domains.