Part of the doctoral thesis work carried out under a cotutelle agreement by Dr. Monike da Silva Kutz, a former member of GPM₃, has resulted in a publication in Nature Communications.
Through an international collaboration involving research groups from Brazil, France, England, and Japan, a new material was developed and extensively investigated. The work presents monohomotruxene (MHTX), a non-symmetric polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon that combines anti-Kasha fluorescence with ultralong blue phosphorescence at room temperature.
The unique photophysical properties of MHTX have resulted in a publication in Nature Communications, highlighting the importance of international collaboration and the research developed by GPM₃ in the field of luminescent organic materials.
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Kutz, M.d.S., Francener, C., Ota, W. et al. Anti-Kasha fluorescence and persistent room-temperature phosphorescence from a nearly flat non-symmetric polycyclic hydrocarbon. Nat Commun (2026). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-026-78107-6
The GPM3 was represented at the XXIV B-MRS Meeting, held in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil, from September 27 to October 1.
During the event, undergraduate research and graduate students from the group had the opportunity to present their work in poster sessions and oral presentations, sharing the results, knowledge, and experiences gained throughout their research projects.
Participation in the meeting also provided valuable opportunities for scientific interaction and exchange, contributing to the students’ academic development and promoting the research carried out by GPM3 in the fields of molecular materials, liquid crystals, and luminescent materials.
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GPM₃ participated in the 27th International Conference on Science and Technology of Synthetic Electronic Materials (ICSM 2026), held from July 19 to 24 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (event website).
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During the 49th Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Chemical Society (SBQ), held in 2026, Prof. Hugo Gallardo delivered the opening lecture, entitled “Contributions of Chemistry to the Science of Liquid Crystals: From Molecular Design to Applications.” The lecture highlighted the role of Chemistry in the development of liquid crystal science, from molecular design to its diverse applications.
Following the lecture, Prof. Gallardo was honored with the Simão Mathias Medal, one of the most prestigious distinctions awarded by the SBQ. The medal recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the development of Chemistry in Brazil and have played a significant role in strengthening the national chemical community.
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On May 28 and 29, the DAAD Brazil brought together approximately 250 alumni, researchers, authorities, and partners at the German Embassy in Brasília for the “Brazil–Germany Competence Networks” event. The meeting aimed to strengthen the Alumni network as a strategic bridge for scientific and academic cooperation between Brazil and Germany.
The GPM₃ – Research Group on Molecular and Mesomorphic Materials was represented at the event by Prof. Dr. Eduard Westphal, reinforcing the group’s commitment to the internationalization of research and to strengthening scientific collaborations between the two countries.
Participation in the meeting also provided an important opportunity to expand connections, establish new partnerships, and strengthen cooperation networks that contribute to the advancement of science and researcher training.
GPM3 congratulates Dr. Monike da Silva Kutz on the successful defense of her PhD thesis, entitled “Twisted π-systems for delayed fluorescence, room-temperature phosphorescence, liquid crystals and glasses.”
The thesis was developed under a cotutelle (joint doctoral degree) program, under the supervision of Prof. Eduard Westphal (UFSC, Brazil) and Dr. Harald Bock (CRPP, France), reflecting the strong scientific collaboration between the institutions and the international nature of her academic training.
We are very proud of this important achievement and of all the dedication, expertise, and scientific contributions demonstrated throughout her doctoral journey.
We wish Dr. Monike every success in her academic and professional career, and hope that this achievement marks only the beginning of a journey filled with many new accomplishments!
Congratulations, Monike!
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