Metasoft-Matter

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.

Project leaders

 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

Laboratories involved

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




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