Dr. Sandrine Heutz

Biography

Sandrine Heutz is a professor in the Department of Materials at Imperial College London. Her research focuses on the use of interdisciplinary collaborative approaches that integrate chemistry, physics, and materials science engineering to understand and exploit the molecular properties for device applications. She is particularly interested in developing new ways to store and transmit information, as well as to harvest and save energy using molecular semiconductors. Her current research includes the development of new molecular film growth methods, specifically using organic vapour phase deposition (OVPD) to create high-quality molecular thin films. The advantages of OVPD include low cost, precise stoichiometry control, and minimal material waste. She is also exploring molecular magnetism, building a foundation for switchable magnetic couplings in molecular films, and investigating the mechanisms that govern magnetic exchange. Additionally, she is researching biocompatible optoelectronic devices and aims to develop molecular biosensors that utilize the optoelectronic and magnetic properties of thin films when biomolecules are adsorbed. Her work has been published in high-profile journals, and she has received recognition for her outreach activities and research efforts in various scientific communities.

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