The Materials and Interfaces research group combines an industrial focus with a commitment to understanding underlying research problems from a fundamental physico-chemical perspective. Complementary research interests are driving the development of leading-edge materials, as well as efficient and robust manufacturing processes.

Graphene Integrated Functional Technologies (GIFT) Research

Emerging strengths include graphene-based technologies and application, such as super-hydrophobic coatings, electrically conductive graphene/polymer composites, the formulation of graphene inks, the printing of electrochemical energy devices (supercapacitors, battery components) and graphene-based sensors.

Researchers at the Graphene/GIFT Research Cluster are developing scalable production methods for production of graphene through graphite exfoliation from graphite.

Research Faculty

Names	Rank	Contact
Dominik P.J. Barz	Associate Professor	dominik.barz@queensu.ca Dupuis Hall 213 613-533-6000 ext. 79470
Aris Docoslis	Professor	docoslis@queensu.ca  Dupuis Hall 208 613-533-6949
Marianna Kontopoulou	Professor	marianna.kontopoulou@queensu.ca Dupuis Hall 207 613-533-3079
Louise Meunier	Assistant Professor	louise.meunier@queensu.ca  Dupuis Hall 211 613-533-6000 ext. 78048
Brant A. Peppley	Professor	brant.peppley@queensu.ca  Dupuis Hall G09 613-533-3247/547-6700

Polymer Science and Technology

The department has a particularly strong research concentration in macromolecular science and technology, with research expertise spanning the entire range of polymer science and engineering, from polymer reaction chemistry and engineering, to chemical modification, processing and rheology of polymers and polymer nanocomposites. Centralized state-of-the-art instrumentation provides fundamental insight into the molecular and bulk physical properties of polymers needed to design novel materials and optimize their properties. Researchers use state-of-the-art instrumentation and models to provide fundamental insight into the molecular and bulk physical properties of polymers used to design novel materials.

Expertise in biopolymers and biomaterials includes hydrogels, scaffold material for tissue regeneration, encapsulation of bioactive materials and bio-based/biodegradable polymers.

Research Faculty

Names	Rank	Contact
Brian Amsden	Professor	brian.amsden@queensu.ca BioSci 4632 613-533-3093
Michael F. Cunningham	Professor	michael.cunningham@queensu.ca Dupuis Hall 315 613-533-2782
Jeffrey Giacomin	Professor	giacomin@queensu.ca Dupuis Hall 314 613-533-2768
Robin Hutchinson	Professor	robin.hutchinson@queensu.ca Dupuis Hall 426 613-533-3097
Scott Parent	Professor	scott.parent@queensu.ca Dupuis Hall 409 613-533-6266
	Professor	kim.mcauley@queensu.ca Dupuis Hall G11 613-533-6000 ext. 77973

Bio/Chemical Sensor Development

Researchers are developing nanostructured (bio)chemical sensors, nanonstructured hybrid metal/graphene sensors, as well as lab-on-a-chip devices. Major research strengths include microfluidics for studying cells at the single-microorganism level, electrokinetics, nanoplasmonics, electrochemistry, and interfacial and transport phenomena.

Research Faculty

Names	Rank	Contact
Aris Docoslis	Professor	docoslis@queensu.ca Dupuis Hall 208 613-533-6949
Carlos Escobedo	Associate Professor	carlos.escobedo@queensu.ca Dupuis Hall 209 613-533-3095

Energy Storage

Related research areas include metallic and hybrid metal/2D-material nanostructures, portable and wearable sensors, miniaturized energy storage applications (micro-batteries) and directed nanoparticle assembly into functional structures and devices.

Research Faculty

Names	Rank	Contact
Dominik P.J. Barz	Associate Professor	dominik.barz@queensu.ca Dupuis Hall 213 613-533-6000 ext. 79470