Nicolas SANSON

Nicolas SANSON is a Maître de Conférence (Associate Professor) at Sorbonne University, affiliated with the Sciences et Ingénierie de la Matière Molle (SIMM) laboratory—a joint research unit (UMR 7615) of ESPCI Paris, CNRS, and Sorbonne University. Based at ESPCI Paris (10 rue Vauquelin, Paris), his work bridges fundamental soft matter research with industrial applications in petroleum engineering and biosensing.

His educational background includes:

• PhD (2005) from Université de Montpellier II on Assemblages de copolymères à bloc double hydrophile et de cations multivalents, supervised by Dr. Corine Gérardin and Dr. François Fajula
• Postdoctoral research at the University of Toronto (2005) under Prof. Eugénia Kumacheva
• Postdoctoral research at RHODIA's CRPP (Bordeaux, 2006) under Dr. Virginie Ponsinet

SANSON's research focuses on self-assembly of nanoparticles, synthesis of stimuli-responsive microgels, and physico-chemistry of macromolecular assemblies. He specializes in thermoresponsive hydrogels (particularly PNiPAM-based systems) and zwitterionic polymers, investigating structural transitions, mechanical properties, and colloidal stability. His work frequently addresses industrial challenges in enhanced oil recovery and biosensor development.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2011-2018) reveals consistent emphasis on LCST-type hydrogels, nanoparticle-polymer hybrids, and responsive microgels. Key trends include topology-dependent mechanical behavior in polymer networks, crack bifurcation in phase-separated systems, and colloidal stability mechanisms in zwitterionic systems. His interdisciplinary approach spans polymer chemistry, colloid science, and materials engineering, with publications in high-impact journals like Macromolecules and Advanced Materials.

No formal advisees or scientific awards are documented in the source material. However, SANSON actively teaches undergraduate and graduate courses including colloidal chemistry, polymer thermodynamics, and materials science at Sorbonne University and Polytech'Paris-UPMC.

He operates within the CAID (Colloïdes, Assemblages et Interfaces Dynamiques) team at SIMM laboratory, which provides advanced facilities for soft matter synthesis and characterization. The SIMM—directed by J.B. d’Espinose—hosts multiple research groups focused on non-equilibrium soft matter, polymer networks, and colloidal systems, fostering collaborative work in soft materials science.