Biography 

Professor Soler-Illia holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Buenos Aires (1998) and is former postdoctoral faculty at Université Paris VI, he is currently Director of the Institute of Nanosystems (UNSAM), Principal Investigator at CONICET, and Professor at the University of Buenos Aires. A specialist in hybrid materials, sol-gel synthesis, and mesoporous materials, his current research focuses on the design of multifunctional nanomaterials and nanostructured chemical sensors. He leads several national and international research projects and is actively engaged in the dissemination of chemistry and nanotechnology.

Collaboration with the Chemistry Laboratory

The visit of this internationally recognized faculty represents a valuable opportunity to strengthen scientific collaborations in the fields of nanotechnology and advanced materials. His renowned expertise in sol-gel synthesis, hybrid materials, and nanostructured devices, along with his leadership in interdisciplinary research projects, will foster scientific exchange, promote new academic and technological partnerships, and support the training of young researchers. His presence will also contribute to the dissemination of knowledge and innovation within the local scientific community.

Major publications

• Gated Supramolecular Chemistry in Hybrid Mesoporous Nanoarchitectures: Controlled Delivery and Molecular Transport in Response to Chemical, Physical and Biological Stimuli. S. Alberti, G. J. A. A. Soler-Illia, O. Azzaroni Chem. Commun. 2015, 51, 6050-6075.
• Ordered mesoporous electrodes for sensing applications M. L. Scala-Benuzzi, S. N. Fernández, G. Giménez, G. Ybarra, G. J. A. A. Soler Illia ACS Omega, 2023, 8, 24128–24152.
• Controlling the local-ensemble structure in mesoporous hybrid Titania-Silica thin films containing aminopropyl groups A. Calvo, L. Andrini, F. Williams, G. J. A. A. Soler-Illia, F. G. Requejo J. Sol-Gel Sci. Tech, 2022, 102, 172–184.
• Droplets in Underlying Chemical Communication Recreate Cell Interaction Behaviors A. D. Pizarro, C. L. A. Berli, G. J. A. A. Soler-Illia, M. G. Bellino. Nature Communications, 2022, 13, 3047. Hot paper, Nature Editors and NanoWerk.
• Chemical design of efficient photoelectrodes by heterogeneous nucleation of carbon dots in mesoporous ordered titania films F. Herrera, V. Sireus, P. Rassu, L. Stagi, M. Reale, A. Sciortino, F. Messina, G. J. A. A. Soler-Ilia, L. Malfatti, P. Innocenzi Chemistry of Materials, 2023, 35, 8009-8019.