The Chemistry and Materials Science program focuses on the synthesis of functional molecules and nanomaterials with potential applications in advanced technologies. Areas of interest include molecular and nanomachines, sensors, bio-chemical ligands, water splitting and hydrogen production, photocatalysis, photonics, and plasmonics.
Researchers at IAS are encouraged to pursue discovery-driven science with an eye toward applicability. Morocco’s strategic position in the global phosphate economy gives UM6P a particular interest in sustainable chemistry, green energy, and resource-efficient materials.
The program fosters close ties between chemists, physicists, and biologists within IAS, enabling a rich exchange that accelerates discovery at disciplinary boundaries — particularly in energy materials, functional coatings, and bio-inspired chemistry.