TIME：13:30, Nov. 20, 2025
VENUE：705 Bianguan, NIMTE
Abstract:
Two-dimensional(2D)materials, though atomically thin, are revolutionizing how we approach global challenges in energy and healthcare. In this talk, l will explore how covalent organic frameworks(COFs) and functionalized 2D materials such as graphene, MXenes, and MOF@CoF hybrids are being molecularly engineered to deliver unprecedented performance across a range of applications. By combining supramolecular chemistry, surface-confined synthesis, and bottom-up assembly strategies, we unlock tailored functionalities that address the dual imperatives of sustainability and precision in next-generation technologies. Drawing from recent work, l will present how we leverage molecular design to develop energy storage systems-from high-rate zinc-ion batteries to hybrid supercapacitors-and integrate sensor platforms into biomedical devices capable of real-time health monitoring. l will also discuss the critical role of structure-property relationships in enabling functionalities such as selective ion transport, responsive conductivity, and enhanced mechanical compliance. These advances exemplify how "thin" molecular materials are making a mighty impact-powering clean technologies and advancing human well-being.
Speaker Biography:
Artur Ciesielski is a CNRS Research Director (DR2) at the Institut de Science et d'ingenierie Supramoléculaires (ISIS) at the Université de Strasbourg in France and Visiting Professor at the Center for Advanced Technologies at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan, Poland. With a strong foundation in chemistry, he earned his M.Sc. from Adam Mickiewicz University and his Ph.D. from the Université de Strasbourg, followed by a habilitation (HDR) in 2016. His research focuses on the design, synthesis, and application of functional two-dimensional (2D) materials, including graphene, covalent organic frameworks (COFs), and transition metal dichalcogenides, for energy storage, sensing, and environmental applications. Dr. Ciesielski has made significant contributions to the field of supramolecular chemistry and nanotechnology, particularly in the liquid-phase exfoliation of 2D materials and their integration into multifunctional devices. He has coordinated and participated in numerous national and European projects. His research has been recognized with prestigious awards such as the Catalán-Sabatier Award (2022) and the Outstanding Pole in France Award (2019). Committed to bridging academia and industry, Dr. Ciesielski explores the translational potential of 2D materials, from graphene-based cement composites for structural health monitoring to MXene hybrids for biomedical applications. His interdisciplinary approach combines chemistry, materials science, and engineering to address global challenges in energy, health, and sustainability.
