Several major universities in the Wallonia region and Brussels are actively involved in cutting edge studies on nanotechnologies.
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Louvain Catholic University (UCL) |
Areas of expertise (see also their brochure) :
- First-principles study of carbon-based materials (Prof. J.-C. Charlier)
- Multi-functional nano-objects (Prof. S. Demoustier-Champagne)
- Micro- and Nano-electronics (Prof. D. Flandre)
- Microwave nanodevices (Prof. I. Huynen)
- Polymer nanotechnology (Prof. A.M. Jonas)
- Mesoscopic physics and electronics (Prof. S. Melinte)
- SPM for nanomechanics, nanochemistry and nanophysics (Prof. B. Nysten)
- Spintronics (Prof. L. Piraux)
- Ab initio simulation of electronic devices (Prof. G.-M. Rignanese)
- Nanostructured materials (L. Piraux, S. Matefi, S. Michotte)
- Functional organic and hybrid nanowirres and nanotubes (S. Demoustier)
- Structure and properties of semi-crystalline polymers (A. Jonas, J. Legras)
- Nano-electronics : advanced silicon devices and circuits (V. Bayot, D. Flandre, J.D. Legat, J.P. Raskin, D.Vanhoenacker)
- Molecular nano electronics (S. Melinte, J.F. Gohy, V. Bayot)
- Surface characterization and treatment (P. Bertrand, A. Delcorte, S. Yunus, C. Poleunis)
- Surface and interface characterization (P. Bertrand, A. Delcorte, C. Poleunis)
- Interactions at surfaces : from adsorption and adhesion to smart coatings (Ch. Dupont, P. Rouxhet)
- In situ monitoring of thin film synthesis and transformation processes (J. Proost, F. Delannay)
- Organic electronics : processing and characterization of thin films of electroactive molecules for field-effect transistors (V. Bayot, A. Jonas, S. Melinte, B. Nysten)
- Micro- and nano-electro mechanical systems (J.P. Raskin, D. Flandre, Th. Pardoen, J. Proost, A. Cornet)
- Microsensors and micro-electronics circuits integrated on silicon and silicon-on-insulator (SOI) substrates (D. Flandre)
- Materials and processes in semiconductor devices and MEMS (J.P. Raskin, D. Flandre, Th. Pardoen, J. Proost; A. Cornet)
- Digital circuits and systems (D. Flandre, J.D. Legat, J.J. Quisquater)
- Application of nanomaterials and nanotechnologies for the development of nano-biosensors (V. Bayot, S. Demoustier, A. Jonas, B. Nysten)
- Nanotechnology of biosurfaces (P. Rouxhet, Ch. Dupont, Y. Dufrêne)
- Nano-bio-sensors for biomedical assays (V. Bayot, S. Demoustier, A. Jonas, B. Nysten)
Spin offs and Research Centers:
- Winfab (Wallonia Infrastructure Nano Fabrication)
- Micro and Nano Fabrication Clean Room facilities
- Nanotic project
- Cermin (Research Center in Micro and Nanoscopic Materials and Electronic Devices )
- Research Group "Nanopole”
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Namur University Faculties (FUNDP) |
Areas of expertise:
- Engineering of thin sub-monolayers (J-J. Pireaux)
- Tailoring of metal nano-clusters on carbon nanotubes (J-J. Pireaux)
- Improvement of surface characterization techniques (J-J. Pireaux & L. Houssiau)
- Study of optical properties of biological photonic crystals and their modification under the influence of environmental conditions (J-P. Vigneron)
- Numerical simulations of optical properties of metal nanoparticles (L. Henrard)
- Structural analysis of the atomic structure of modified carbon nanotubes (L. Henrard)
- Simulation of Nanomaterials Physical Properties (Ph. Lambin)
- Use of targeted radioactive nanoparticles in cancer (S. Lucas, C. Michiels, B. Masereel)
- Synthesis of surface & interface materials with plasma and ion beams (S. Lucas, G. Terwagne)
- Design of surface and interface innovative materials and their synthesis by (electro)chemistry and self-assembling (Z. Mekhalif, J. Delhalle)
- Conception and understanding of hierarchically inorganic porous structures and nanostructures and application in environmental technologies (B-L. Su)
- Development of porous matrices adapted to biological cells encapsulation for the cell therapy (B-L. Su)
- Formation and properties of semi-conductor heterostructures (R. Sporken)
- Development of new biological sensors and of adapted reading procedures (P. Thiry, C. Volcke)
- Study of atmospheric pollutant (gas and particles) mechanisms by molecular spectroscopy (M. Lepère)
- Theoretical modeling of new materials with targeted properties (B. Champagne)
- Synthesis and organization of supramolecular organic and carbon-based surface materials (D. Bonifazi)
Spin off and Research Center:
- Nanotoxico Consortium (to develop in vitro tests for nanoparticle toxicity assessment)
- Nanocyl SA, the carbon nanotube specialist
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Free University of Brussels (ULB) |
Areas of expertise:
- Electrochemistry of Solid-Liquid Interfaces (Prof. C. Buess-Herman)
- Polymer Chemistry (Prof. Y. Geerts)
- Polymer Physics (Prof. M. Sferrazza)
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University of Liege (Ulg) |
Areas of expertise:
- Theoretical Physics of Materials (Prof. P. Ghosez)
- Education and Research on Macromolecules (Prof. C. Jérôme)
- Theoretical Physical Chemistry (Dr F. Remacle)
Spin off and Research Center:
- Liege Spacial Center: Advanced Surfaces and Nanoengineering
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University of Mons (UMH) |
Areas of expertise:
- Theoretical modeling of organic semi-conductors (Dr J. Cornil)
- Polymer nanocomposites (Prof. P. Dubois)
- Chemistry of Novel Materials (Prof. R. Lazzaroni)