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Adolphe Merkle Institute

Adolphe Merkle Institute

Adolphe Merkle Institute

Introduction

The Adolphe Merkle Institute (AMI) is an independent competence center at the University of Fribourg that focuses on research and education in the domain of soft nanomaterials. Founded in 2008, AMI is in many aspects unique in the landscape of Switzerland’s research institutions. Our focus is unmatched in Switzerland and beyond. Our research combines fundamental and application-oriented aspects in a multidisciplinary setting. Through collaborations with industrial partners, AMI aims to stimulate innovation, foster industrial competitiveness, and more generally, improve the quality of life.

Our researchers are currently organized into five research groups, which offer complementary expertise and interests in strategically important areas: BioNanomaterials, Macromolecular Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry and Materials, Soft Matter Physics, and Biophysics. Interdisciplinary collaborations between our researchers are the basis for the successful and efficient execution of complex research projects that transcend the boundaries of traditional scientific disciplines. This environment and our world-class research facilities make AMI a desirable destination for master’s and Ph.D. students, postdocs, and senior researchers.

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  • Fribourg

    Chemin des Verdiers,4, 1700, Fribourg

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