Bertrand Donnio

Bertrand Donnio serves as a Senior Researcher in the Department of Organic Materials (DMO) at IPCMS (Institut de Physique et Chimie des Matériaux de Strasbourg), affiliated with the University of Strasbourg. His research career spans over three decades, beginning with doctoral studies at the University of Sheffield and establishing his expertise through a habilitation at the University of Strasbourg in 2009.

His research focuses on the molecular design, synthesis, and characterization of advanced organic materials, particularly discotic liquid crystals and self-assembling molecular architectures. Key areas include liquid crystalline metallomesogens, dendrimers, hybrid organic-inorganic systems, and functional nanomaterials for optoelectronic applications. His work bridges fundamental molecular chemistry with practical applications in organic electronics, photonics, and nanotechnology.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a consistent emphasis on triphenylene-based discotic mesogens, fluorinated liquid crystals, and star-shaped architectures. These studies demonstrate sophisticated molecular engineering to control self-assembly behavior, optical properties, and charge transport characteristics. Current research trends highlight innovations in stimuli-responsive materials, dual-state emitters, and metal-organic complexes with enhanced electronic properties.

Dr. Donnio actively collaborates with international research groups across Europe, evidenced by co-authorship with scientists from France, Germany, UK, Switzerland, Romania, China, and other countries. His work frequently appears in high-impact journals including Journal of Materials Chemistry C, Chemistry of Materials, and ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces.

His laboratory at IPCMS focuses on synthesizing novel organic materials with tailored mesomorphic behavior and optoelectronic properties. Current projects involve developing advanced discotic liquid crystals for applications in organic photovoltaics, light-emitting devices, and molecular electronics, with particular attention to structure-property relationships in columnar mesophases.