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Harm-Anton Klok is a Full Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in the Laboratory of Polymer (LP). His research specializes in polymer design at the nanoscale and biologically-inspired polymers. Klok's laboratory focuses on the development of novel advanced polymeric materials for potential applications in optics, electronics, and medicine. He believes that precise control over nanoscale structures is essential for tailoring polymer properties, leading to innovations in material design. The research methodology employs a 'bottom-up' approach, starting from molecular-level design to predict and control nanoscale organization. This includes using a wide range of synthesis methods, such as controlled or 'living' polymerization techniques and automated parallel synthesis. Additionally, the laboratory utilizes scattering techniques and microscopy methods to investigate the nanoscale structures of new materials, fostering a deeper understanding of structure-property relationships that enable the design of materials with predictable nanoscale structures and macroscopic properties. Klok's main research topics include biologically-inspired polymers and biofunctional surfaces, contributing significantly to advancing polymer science.
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