Nanoscale An interdisciplinary arena

Research at the ICN2 focuses on the physical and chemical properties that arise from the behaviour of matter at the nanoscale.

Nanoscience is a highly diverse and interdisciplinary field of study. To foster progress, the ICN2 actively promotes collaboration across groups and disciplines, bringing together physicists, chemists, biologists and engineers from various backgrounds to drive the institute's research plan forward.

A big part of our work focuses on understanding the physical phenomena related to state variables of electrons, phonons, photons, plasmons, and other particles. We also explore new properties that emerge from tailored nanostructures and develop innovative processes for designing and fabricating new nanodevices. This work facilitates the functionalisation of nanoparticles, the encapsulation of active agents, and the development of new nanodevices and nanosensors. Our cutting-edge science has direct applications in three main fields: ICT, health and environment.