Interfaces are the frontline of functional materials, governing critical processes across physics, chemistry, and materials science - from catalytic activation and electrochemical reactions to plasmonic sensing and magnetic coupling. These nanoscale boundaries often give rise to emergent phenomena that are unique, unexpected, and difficult to predict, yet they are central to technological innovation in energy, catalysis, electronics, and biomedicine.
This focus group brings together leading experts from chemistry, physics, materials science, mathematics, and computational science to unravel the fundamental mechanisms that control interfacial behavior. By integrating experimental, theoretical, and computational approaches, we aim to establish a unified understanding of interfacial processes - from atomic-scale reactivity to macroscopic functionality - enabling knowledge-driven design of next-generation materials.
Our interdisciplinary collaboration spans catalysis, electrochemistry, soft matter interfaces, organic electronics, and fluid dynamics at boundaries. We are particularly focused on combining operando characterization, advanced simulations, and multiscale modeling to decode complex interfacial dynamics in real time. We also explore the integration of machine learning and data-driven methods to accelerate discovery and predict novel interface phenomena.
Our work advances both fundamental science and applied technologies, from sustainable energy conversion to smart sensors and bio-integrated devices.
