Sébastien Gauthier

Sébastien Gauthier is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Technology of Lannion, affiliated with the University of Rennes 1. His research focuses on π-conjugated heterocyclic push-pull organic and organometallic molecular systems for applications in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs), Non-Linear Optics (NLO), and Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs).

He has held academic positions at institutions including Texas A&M University (visiting scholar), Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) (Ph.D.), and Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Zürich (ETHZ) (postdoctoral research). Collaborations span institutions like University of Strasbourg (NLO measurements), University of Brest (electrochemistry), and University of Nantes (computational modeling).

His 15 most recent publications highlight advancements in platinum/ruthenium complexes for photovoltaics, structural optimization of push-pull systems, and NLO response enhancement via metal incorporation. Articles from 2025–2019 cover topics such as soft salts, photoluminescent materials, TCBD groups, and dithienylethene (DTE) integration.

Scientific Awards:

• Habilitation to Direct Research (HDR), University of Rennes 1 (2020)

Teaching Activities:

• General Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry II
• Instrumental Analysis
• Hydrocarbon Chemistry

at the Institute of Technology of Lannion (2010–present), and Organic/Industrial Chemistry at the Catholic University of the West (2011–2015).

Collaborations:

• Dr. Alberto Barsella (Strasbourg): NLO measurements
• Pr. John A. Gladysz (Texas A&M): platinum synthesis
• Dr. Fabrice Odobel (Nantes): photovoltaic testing
• Pr. Jean-Yves Saillard (Rennes 1): computational analysis