Institute for Complex Molecular Systems

Molecules constitute the world around us—both natural and synthetic. Even we humans are teeming with molecules. Through understanding of complex molecular systems at the most fundamental level we are able to shape the future of materials, energy, mobility, health, and life itself. At TU/e, the Institute for Complex Molecular Systems (ICMS) performs research in this exciting field.

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March 9, 2023
How do cells spread word upon a viral infection?
For her cum laude PhD research, Laura Van Eyndhoven explored how so-called first responder cells inform immune cells about a viral infection by looking at one...
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February 23, 2023
Vici grant to help Patricia Dankers turn dreams into reality
Patricia Dankers has been awarded the grant worth 1.5 million euros to realize her dream of making a synthetic extracellular matrix that displays interactive...
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Researcher Riccardo Ollearo shows how the photodiode (right) picks up the signal from his finger, allowing him to see how fast his heart is beating on the screen (left). (Photo: Bart van Overbeeke)
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February 17, 2023
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January 26, 2023
From left to right: Robert-Jan Smits, Nicole Ummelen and Frank Baaijens
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January 10, 2023
Simulations of thermally activated delayed fluorescence organic light-emitting diodes
December 16, 2022

Our seven focus areas

The research on Complex Molecular Systems highlights the research of TU/e scientists in seven focus areas: Polymer Science and Technology, Chemical Biology, Grip on Complexity, Advanced Analysis of Complex Molecular Systems, Molecular Devices, Materials and Regenerative Medicine and Functional Supramolecular Systems.

 

Focus area of Complex Molecular Systems

Grip on Complexity

Pushing forward the foundations and applications of complexity science

Focus area of Complex Molecular Systems

Chemical Biology

Developing a molecular systems approach to understand and modulate biomolecular networks for the design of new therapies and diagnostics

Focus area of Complex Molecular Systems

Advanced Analysis of Complex Molecular Systems

4D CMS: A national characterization center for 4D-analysis of complex molecular systems

Focus area of Complex Molecular Systems

Polymer Science and Technology

Connecting the entire chain of knowledge to understand structure-property relationships and design new and improved materials

 

 

Focus area of Complex Molecular Systems

Functional Supramolecular Systems

Constructing functional, life-like molecular systems

Focus area of Complex Molecular Systems

Molecular Devices

Design and synthesis of hierarchically structured functional and responsive materials

Focus area of Complex Molecular Systems

Materials for Regenerative Medicine

Restoring tissue and organ function with intelligent, life-like materials

Alliances

TU/e research in Complex Molecular Systems thrives thanks to alliances with industry and research institutions, both nationally and internationally. These provide meaningful input, enhance the research relevance and strengthen the TU/e efforts in mastering complexity.

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    January 27, 2023

    ICMS Annual Symposium 2023

    March 30, 2023 2:00 PM / Ceres & Blauwe Zaal Auditorium

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    • Visiting address

      Institute for Complex Molecular Systems
      Ceres
      Building number 7
      De Zaale
      5612 AJ Eindhoven
      The Netherlands

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      Institute for Complex Molecular Systems
      PO Box 513
      5600 MB Eindhoven
      The Netherlands

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      Ceres Building 1.31