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Jean Quertinmont is a Research Fellow at the University of Namur's Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, specializing in computational and theoretical chemistry with a focus on molecular switches and nonlinear optical materials. His research integrates quantum chemistry methods to investigate photochromic and thermochromic phenomena in organic compounds, particularly examining how molecular structure and crystalline environment affect switching behavior.
His educational background includes a Master of Chemistry (2013-2015) and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (2009-2013), both from the University of Namur. His doctoral research completed in 2020 focused on Multi-Scale Quantum Chemistry Investigation of Molecular Switches: From Solution to Crystal.
Quertinmont's research interests center on molecular switches, particularly salicylideneaniline derivatives and oxazolidine-based compounds, using advanced computational methods including Density Functional Theory (DFT), RI-CC2, and periodic calculations. His work bridges theoretical chemistry with materials science, exploring how molecular design affects nonlinear optical properties and switching behavior in both solution and solid states. He investigates how co-crystallization and crystal packing influence photophysical properties, with implications for developing advanced optical materials and molecular electronics.
His publication record shows consistent output since 2015, with recent work focusing on multimodal molecular switches, covalent organic frameworks, and the effects of crystal environment on switching properties. His research demonstrates a progression from fundamental molecular properties to more complex systems with multiple switching states and addressability.
As Principal Investigator on multiple research projects including Theoretical study of the thermochromism of organic compounds in the crystalline solid state and Moriarty: Multi or individual addressability of multi-responsive topological system, Quertinmont leads investigations into the quantum mechanical underpinnings of molecular switching phenomena. His collaborative network includes researchers at CNRS (UMR 6200) and other institutions across Europe.
