Jean-François Gohy has been focusing on the synthesis of complex macromolecules for self assembly or function in the Institute of Condensed Matter and Nanosciences, Universite catholique de Louvain.
Find out further information on his research group and also scroll down to read our short conversation on his recent published article in Polymer Chemistry.
What was your inspiration in becoming a chemist?
The whole story started when I was a young boy. I wanted to know what was matter and more importantly how to create new matter by combining existing stuff. That was really exciting! Firstly, I messed up the personal care chemicals that I found. Then my parents decided to offer me for my 9th birthday my first little chemist box and my interest in chemistry kept on going until now!
What was the motivation behind the research in your recent Polymer Chemistry paper?
The idea was to prepare multi-compartment micellar nanocontainers. Such systems are existing form both the fundamental and applied points of view since different active molecules can be selectively encapsulated in distinct nanosized compartments. As perspectives, one could also imagine some selective transport and/or transformation of those molecules between compartments similarly to what happens in living cells.
Why did you choose Polymer Chemistry to publish your work?
To my opinion, Polymer Chemistry is a young and exciting journal for many reasons. Polymer Chemistry meets all the criteria of a modern journal: it offers fast publication, has a wide scope and a broad readership. Since its start, outstanding papers have been published in Polymer Chemistry and it was a great honor for me to contribute. I am confident of a bright future for Polymer Chemistry!
In which upcoming conferences may our readers meet you?
ACS fall meeting in 2011.
How do you spend your spare time?
I am enjoying spending time with my three girls and my wife. I am also doing regularly sport to stay in good shape. I enjoy listening music (from classical to jazz, blues and rock).
Which profession would you choose if you were not a scientist?
Doctor of medicine. Hoping to help and cure people.
