The Institute of Physical Chemistry
The Institute of Physical Chemistry (IChF) PAN is a leading research institution under the Polish Academy of Sciences, established in 1955. It specializes in various aspects of chemistry, physics, and biology, and is involved in interdisciplinary research, education, and commercialization through spin-off companies. The institute is committed to scientific excellence, innovation, and societal engagement, with a focus on advancing knowledge and technology in physical chemistry and related fields. It actively participates in scientific competitions, offers a PhD program, and collaborates with industry through its CHEMIPAN R&D Laboratories.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Products
Microfluidic diagnostic platforms
Miniaturized microfluidic platforms derived from institute research and transferred to spin-offs for point-of-care and laboratory diagnostics.
Automated multiplex molecular pathogen detection systems
Automated PCR-based systems for rapid detection of multiple bacterial and viral pathogens and selected resistance genes, developed from institute research and commercialised via spin-offs.
Antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST) panel technology
Comprehensive AST panel technology offering broad coverage for antibiotic susceptibility testing developed from institute-originated research.
Surface-enhanced Raman (SERS) substrates
Nanostructured silver or silver-gold substrates that enhance Raman signals for sensitive trace analysis across analytical fields.
Fluorescent silica-encapsulated nanoprobe series
Nanometer-sized fluorescent probes with controlled core and silica shell dimensions for advanced microscopy and fluorescence correlation spectroscopy.
Intracellular delivery reagent and protocol
Validated reagent formulation and protocol enabling introduction of macromolecules into mammalian cells via vesicle disruption under osmotic shock, supporting a wide cargo size range with assessed viability.
Microfluidic diagnostic platforms
Miniaturized microfluidic platforms derived from institute research and transferred to spin-offs for point-of-care and laboratory diagnostics.
Automated multiplex molecular pathogen detection systems
Automated PCR-based systems for rapid detection of multiple bacterial and viral pathogens and selected resistance genes, developed from institute research and commercialised via spin-offs.
Antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST) panel technology
Comprehensive AST panel technology offering broad coverage for antibiotic susceptibility testing developed from institute-originated research.
Surface-enhanced Raman (SERS) substrates
Nanostructured silver or silver-gold substrates that enhance Raman signals for sensitive trace analysis across analytical fields.
Fluorescent silica-encapsulated nanoprobe series
Nanometer-sized fluorescent probes with controlled core and silica shell dimensions for advanced microscopy and fluorescence correlation spectroscopy.
Intracellular delivery reagent and protocol
Validated reagent formulation and protocol enabling introduction of macromolecules into mammalian cells via vesicle disruption under osmotic shock, supporting a wide cargo size range with assessed viability.
Services
Contract research and consultancy for industry
Interdisciplinary collaborative research projects, advisory services and support for external funding applications tailored to commercial partners.
Analytical and measurement services
Contract measurements and interpretation using spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, microscopy, surface analysis and X-ray crystallography with professional data processing and reporting.
Custom chemical synthesis and manufacturing (contract)
On-demand synthesis and production of chemical compounds across scales with in-house quality control and analytical support.
Technology transfer, IP and commercialization advisory
Assistance with patent filing, valuation, licensing or sale of inventions and facilitation of spin-off formation and market entry.
Equipment access and researcher matchmaking
Facilitated access to specialized apparatus via an equipment database and researcher directory to match external project needs with in-house capabilities.
Organization of scientific lectures, workshops and conferences
Planning and hosting of lecture series, seminar programmes, workshops and conferences, delivered in-person, hybrid or online webinar formats to disseminate research and foster collaboration (examples include lecture series and international conferences).
Contract research and consultancy for industry
Interdisciplinary collaborative research projects, advisory services and support for external funding applications tailored to commercial partners.
Analytical and measurement services
Contract measurements and interpretation using spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, microscopy, surface analysis and X-ray crystallography with professional data processing and reporting.
Custom chemical synthesis and manufacturing (contract)
On-demand synthesis and production of chemical compounds across scales with in-house quality control and analytical support.
Technology transfer, IP and commercialization advisory
Assistance with patent filing, valuation, licensing or sale of inventions and facilitation of spin-off formation and market entry.
Equipment access and researcher matchmaking
Facilitated access to specialized apparatus via an equipment database and researcher directory to match external project needs with in-house capabilities.
Organization of scientific lectures, workshops and conferences
Planning and hosting of lecture series, seminar programmes, workshops and conferences, delivered in-person, hybrid or online webinar formats to disseminate research and foster collaboration (examples include lecture series and international conferences).
Expertise Areas
- Physical chemistry and chemical physics
- Materials characterization and surface science
- Microfluidics and diagnostic device engineering
- Contract synthesis and process scale-up
Key Technologies
- Microfluidics
- Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS)
- Raman spectroscopy
- Mass spectrometry (EI, ESI, APCI, APPI, FD)