The major Metasoft Matter research program aims to push the boundaries of soft materials science. By combining cutting-edge expertise in soft matter, metamaterials, flexible robotics, and design, the program explores innovative solutions to future technological and environmental challenges.
ESPCI Paris – PSL, recognized for its leadership in physics and materials science, plays a central role in Metasoft. Leveraging a unique interdisciplinary network, the program is structured around three main areas :
– Flexible robots of the future : by integrating advances in soft materials, metamaterials, and robotics, Metasoft is laying the groundwork for novel devices with applications in biomedicine, industry, and the environment.
– Complex fluids and amorphous solids : the goal is to deepen our understanding of these systems to address key industrial and scientific challenges.
– Environmental challenges : Metasoft explores disruptive strategies to complement existing efforts in recycling, water management, and CO₂ valorization.
With Metasoft Matter, ESPCI and PSL are strengthening their leadership in soft matter innovation, opening new paths toward major scientific and technological breakthroughs.
– Frédéric Lechenault - Researcher at Ecole Normale Supérieure - PSL and CNRS
– Elie Hachem - Research professor at Mines Paris - PSL
– Cécile Monteux - Researcher at ESPCI Paris - PSL and CNRS
– Tatiana Budtova - Research scientist at Mines Paris - PSL
– Matthieu Labousse - Coordinator and researcher at ESPCI Paris - PSL and CNRS
Chimie ParisTech - PSL
– Institut de Recherche de Chimie Paris
Ecole des Arts Décoratifs - PSL
– EnsadLab
Ecole Normale Supérieure - PSL
– Laboratoire de Physique de l’Ecole Normale Supérieure
– Laboratoire PASTEUR
ESPCI Paris - PSL
– Chimie Moléculaire, Macromoléculaire et Matériaux (C3M)
– Gulliver
– Sciences et Ingénierie de la Matière Molle
– Institut Chimie Biologie Innovation
– Physique et Mécanique des Milieux Hétérogènes
Mines Paris - PSL
– Centre de mise en forme des matériaux
– Centre de Robotique