The main focus of Collard's research is the molecular self-assembly in polymers which allows for the formation of new supermolecular architectures that take on new functions and promise potential benefits and novel applications. Currently, his group is studying surfactants, spontaneously assembled monolayers, and liquid crystals. Materials under study include conjugated electronically conductive polymers and new functional polyesters. Techniques used to construct and probe the structure of our supramolecular assemblies including: synthesis, electrochemistry, thermal analysis, X-ray diffraction and microscopy.
Professor, School of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Associate Dean, College of Sciences
david.collard@cos.gatech.edu
Phone
404.894.4026
University, College, and School/Department
Georgia Institute of Technology > College of Sciences > School of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Additional Research
Conducting polymers, diffraction methods, functional co-polymers
IRI And Role
Data Engineering and Science > Affiliated Faculty
Matter and Systems > Affiliated Faculty
Data Engineering and Science