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We study the physics of liquids, suspensions and solutions. We focus our research on the self or field induced organization of these substances. Liquid crystals, colloidal suspensions and proteins are few examples of fundamental self-structuring systems that we study. These materials are typically composed by simple elements (molecules, particles, monomers) which, under given circumstances, spontaneously give rise to fascinating organized structures. The goal of our research is to probe and understand the unknown relationship between the well known isolated elements and the self-structured assemblies. Our interests extend from fundamental physics to technological applications, from discovery of novel materials and phenomena to new solutions for specific technological problems. The techniques we use include light scattering, laser spectroscopy, electric birefringence, optical microscopy.