Our Faculty

Background

Research in the Besson group focuses on metal-containing species. We design, synthesize, and study the properties of metal complexes tailored for important applications. We specifically focus on two areas:

• The use of magnetic molecules for information storage and processing, including molecule-based quantum computing. We synthesize and characterize metal complexes in which magnetic states can be used as digital "0" and "1," and which are specifically designed to be integrated in physical devices, allowing for state addressing and detection.

• The design of molecular electroactive ligands for applications in sensing, extraction, and separation of metal ions. Those molecules can catch and release specific ions upon receiving an electrical signal, with potential application in electronic waste recycling, spent nuclear fuel treatment, and more.

Education

• PhD, Université Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris, France)
• Undergraduate studies: École Normale Supérieure (Paris, France)

Research Interests

• Coordination chemistry
• Magnetochemistry
• Molecular spintronics
• Molecule-based quantum computing
• Electrosorptive separations
• Molecular machines