We design and develop groundbreaking functional soft materials and biomimetic systems by utilizing strategies from the interdisciplinary fields colloidal, supramolecular, and polymer chemistry in combination with cutting-edge technologies across the nano-, meso-, and macroscales. Our interests lie in the beautiful hierarchical structures and intricate dynamics of living organisms, and our ultimate goal is to achieve innovative functions that surpass even those of biological systems by precisely assembling nanobuilding blocks into elaborate, ordered architectures harnessing external perturbations. Our efforts are dedicated towards addressing crucial challenges in the realm of materials science, with the objective of catalyzing disruptive innovation in both fundamental science and industrial applications.