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Patrice Woisel is a Professor at the Centrale Lille Institute, affiliated with the Materials and Transformations Unit (UMET, CNRS UMR 8207) at the University of Lille. He leads research in polymer systems engineering, focusing on intelligent supramolecular polymers, stimuli-responsive materials, and the functionalization of titanium-based biomaterials. His work bridges fundamental chemistry with biomedical and environmental applications.
His research interests include smart hydrogels, self-immolative polymers, pillararene-based systems, and dopamine-inspired surface functionalization. He investigates molecular design, supramolecular interactions, and stimuli-responsive behavior for applications in drug delivery, recyclable materials, and biomedical coatings. His work emphasizes sustainable and high-performance polymer systems.
His recent publications (2022–2025) reveal a strong trend in stimuli-responsive polymer networks, supramolecular cross-linking, and biomedical material design. Key themes include thermoresponsive behavior, dual-stimuli hydrogels, VOC capture, and polymer dispersity effects on pharmaceutical formulations. His work appears in journals like Macromolecules, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, and Small.
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Advising and Grants: He has supervised over 15 PhD students, many focusing on smart polymers and hydrogels. His research is supported by institutional and collaborative funding, including ANR, ERC, and Interreg projects, though specific grants are not detailed. He frequently collaborates with researchers such as Joël Lyskawa, Jonathan Potier, and Kedafi Belkhir.
Labs and Teams: He is a key member of the Polymer Systems Engineering team within UMET, utilizing advanced facilities like electron microscopy, high-pressure platforms, and polymer characterization labs. His work involves close collaboration with the Chevreul Institute and interdisciplinary teams across materials, chemistry, and biomedical engineering.
