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Jean Duhamel leads a research team focused on characterizing the behavior of polymers in solution using a variety of techniques, with an emphasis on fluorescence techniques, particularly pyrene excimer fluorescence. His work investigates polymers synthesized with fluorescent labels in the laboratory, aiming to model the internal dynamics of diverse polymeric backbones ranging from vinyl polymers to polyolefins and polypeptides through fluorescence decay measurements. The research applies advanced fluorescence techniques to retrieve structural information about polypeptides, including their random coil and helical structures. Duhamel's projects address the peculiar viscoelastic properties of associative polymers, with applications in industries like oil paint. The origin of these properties is rooted in the level of association in water- and oil-soluble associative polymers, as determined through fluorescence studies. His research interests encompass the characterization of macromolecules, smart materials, biomaterials, polymers, bioplastics, biochemistry, biophysics, bionanotechnology, biosensors, soft matter devices, and analytical methods for developing smart functional materials.
Method for assessing interactions between macromolecules using fluorescence techniques.
Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.