Our research program focuses on understanding how to control the interactions of light and matter, and use this understanding to design and synthesize molecules and materials for applications in advanced coloration technologies. Currently, functional materials under study include chromophore-containing polyurethane block copolymers and functional colorants such as photochromic dyes, fluorescent dyes, antimicrobial dyes, hair dyes and azo dye based chemosensors. ​ We also explore the design, synthesis and characterization of both monomers and macromolecules, in order to generate biomass-based polyurethanes and new functional chitosan derivatives. Particularly, novel porous materials containing chitosan and porphyrin motifs are studied to apply them to the field of CCUS(Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage) which refers to methods and technologies to remove CO2 from the flue gas and from the atmosphere, followed by recycling the CO2 for utilization and determining safe and permanent storage options. The other themes of our researches include organic/inoragnic hybridized nanocomposites flame retardants, textile dyeings, hair colorations, and color physics for quality control. We collaborate with theoretical, physical, and analytical chemists, optical scientists, and biologists providing researchers a multidisciplinary training.