The SoftMatter Theory group combines different theoretical approaches and simulation techniques to study materials made by building blocks with mutual interactions that have energies of the order of the thermal energy (they are therefore easily deformed, hence the term “softmatter”). Our interests include thermoresponsive polymers, magnetic dispersions, (bio)functionalized nanoparticles, biopolymers, hydrogels and self-assembled structures (vesicles, liposomes, membranes). We have also a special interest in the interaction between biomolecules and materials and biomimetic materials.