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Prof. Pau Ballester
We engineer advanced supramolecular structures for applications in molecular sensing, catalysis and transport
Research
We apply molecular self-assembly processes as a methodology to construct large and functional supramolecular aggregates, i.e. molecular machines, molecular sensing assemblies and devices. We also design and prepare molecular containers with an internal cavity sufficiently large to include or encapsulate other molecules. We use them for physical organic chemistry studies and for applications in supramolecular catalysis and in the mediation of chemical reactions.
Highlighted Publications
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2022 | Chem. Sci.
Influence of the solvent in the self-assembly and binding properties of [1 + 1] tetra-imine bis-calix[4]pyrrole cages,
Mirabella, C. F. M.; Aragay, G.; Ballester, P. -
2020 | J. Am. Chem. Soc.
Optical Supramolecular Sensing of Creatinine
Sierra, A. F.; Hernández-Alonso, D.; Romero, M. A.; González-Delgado, J. A.; Pischel, U.; Ballester, P. -
2020 | Chem.
Facilitated Diffusion of Proline across Membranes of Liposomes and Living Cells by a Calix[4]pyrrole Cavitand
Martínez-Crespo, L.; Sun-Wang, J. L.; Sierra, A. F.; Aragay, G.; Errasti-Murugarren, E.; Bartoccioni, P.; Palacín, M.; Ballester, P.
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Job offers
| Title | Reference | Deadline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICIQ IVORI PhD PROGRAMME 2025 - FIRST CALL | Reference: 5708535 |
 24-03-2025 - 04-05-2025 |
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| IVORI MASTER FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME 2025 | Reference: 5708486 |
24-03-2025 - 04-05-2025 |
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| Postdoctoral Researcher (Ref: Postdoc 2025-06 KV) | Reference: 5707322 |
20-03-2025 - 03-04-2025 |
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| Research Projects and International Collaborations Technician (Ref: MGMT 2025-04) | Reference: 5704828 |
20-03-2025 - 03-04-2025 |
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| Postdoctoral Researcher (Ref. Postdoc 2025-04 EP) | Reference: 5660370 |
10-03-2025 - 30-03-2025 |
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