Multi-component Soft Materials Advanced Research Training Network

Lead Research Organisation: University of Strathclyde
Department Name: Pure and Applied Chemistry

Abstract

MultiSMART, Multi-component Soft Materials Advanced Research Training Network, is a Doctoral Network of six Universities, one
private nonprofit Research Institute, two large Companies and an SME, involving training, fundamental research and applications in
the field of molecular soft materials. These have substantial societal and economic impact, but require innovation to ensure
sustainable development. The primary research objectives are defined as (i) the innovation in soft materials through multicomponent
self-assemblies; (ii) the application of these materials in the formulation of actives with elevated performance in the largescale
industries of personal care and home care, as well as high-added value regenerative therapies. Multi-component systems based
on low molecular weight gelators have considerable potential to achieve these goals with the key advantages of programmability
and responsiveness. However, their development hinges upon the formation of an inter-disciplinary network with well-trained
researchers.
MultiSMART proposes: (1) the training of the future generation of researchers; (2) the tight integration between academic projects
and private sector needs; (3) a network-wide, seamless multidisciplinary, international and inter-sectoral training that is not available
at any one institution. MultiSMART will be formed around 9 hired researchers who will have the opportunity to become scientists
employable in both the industrial and academic sectors. In an integrated approach, they will be trained to bridge the gap between
chemistry, physics, biology and formulation technology, as well as to acquire transferable skills through their research and specifically
designed network-wide schools and workshops. The participation of three industrial participants in research and training
programmes will guarantee extensive inter-sectoral experience for the trainees and maximise the impact of the network.

Publications

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Description Initialisation Meeting 
Organisation Centro de Investigacion Principe Felipe
Country Spain 
Sector Public 
PI Contribution Setup of the Network including discussion around consortium grant agreement and contribution to upcoming schools and workshops
Collaborator Contribution Setup of the Network including discussion around consortium grant agreement and contribution to upcoming schools and workshops. In addition,. UB leads the consortium.
Impact First Progress Meeting, Mid-term report and 1st School has been started in 13th March, 2024.
Start Year 2023
 
Description Initialisation Meeting 
Organisation Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)
Country Netherlands 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution Setup of the Network including discussion around consortium grant agreement and contribution to upcoming schools and workshops
Collaborator Contribution Setup of the Network including discussion around consortium grant agreement and contribution to upcoming schools and workshops. In addition,. UB leads the consortium.
Impact First Progress Meeting, Mid-term report and 1st School has been started in 13th March, 2024.
Start Year 2023
 
Description Initialisation Meeting 
Organisation Evonik Industries
Country Germany 
Sector Private 
PI Contribution Setup of the Network including discussion around consortium grant agreement and contribution to upcoming schools and workshops
Collaborator Contribution Setup of the Network including discussion around consortium grant agreement and contribution to upcoming schools and workshops. In addition,. UB leads the consortium.
Impact First Progress Meeting, Mid-term report and 1st School has been started in 13th March, 2024.
Start Year 2023
 
Description Initialisation Meeting 
Organisation Henkel
Country Germany 
Sector Private 
PI Contribution Setup of the Network including discussion around consortium grant agreement and contribution to upcoming schools and workshops
Collaborator Contribution Setup of the Network including discussion around consortium grant agreement and contribution to upcoming schools and workshops. In addition,. UB leads the consortium.
Impact First Progress Meeting, Mid-term report and 1st School has been started in 13th March, 2024.
Start Year 2023
 
Description Initialisation Meeting 
Organisation Jaume I University
Country Spain 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution Setup of the Network including discussion around consortium grant agreement and contribution to upcoming schools and workshops
Collaborator Contribution Setup of the Network including discussion around consortium grant agreement and contribution to upcoming schools and workshops. In addition,. UB leads the consortium.
Impact First Progress Meeting, Mid-term report and 1st School has been started in 13th March, 2024.
Start Year 2023
 
Description Initialisation Meeting 
Organisation University of Bordeaux
Country France 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution Setup of the Network including discussion around consortium grant agreement and contribution to upcoming schools and workshops
Collaborator Contribution Setup of the Network including discussion around consortium grant agreement and contribution to upcoming schools and workshops. In addition,. UB leads the consortium.
Impact First Progress Meeting, Mid-term report and 1st School has been started in 13th March, 2024.
Start Year 2023
 
Description Initialisation Meeting 
Organisation University of Stuttgart
Country Germany 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution Setup of the Network including discussion around consortium grant agreement and contribution to upcoming schools and workshops
Collaborator Contribution Setup of the Network including discussion around consortium grant agreement and contribution to upcoming schools and workshops. In addition,. UB leads the consortium.
Impact First Progress Meeting, Mid-term report and 1st School has been started in 13th March, 2024.
Start Year 2023
 
Description Initialisation Meeting 
Organisation University of York
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution Setup of the Network including discussion around consortium grant agreement and contribution to upcoming schools and workshops
Collaborator Contribution Setup of the Network including discussion around consortium grant agreement and contribution to upcoming schools and workshops. In addition,. UB leads the consortium.
Impact First Progress Meeting, Mid-term report and 1st School has been started in 13th March, 2024.
Start Year 2023