The Nanochemistry Department at the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT), headed by professor Liberato Manna, aims to develop nanostructures with chemical approaches for applications in diverse sectors, such as optics, photonics, electronics, energy conversion and storage (photovoltaics, batteries), and biomedicine (multi-modal approaches to diagnosis and therapies for tumors). The present staff is composed of PhD students and postdocs with different backgrounds (chemistry, biology, physics, engineering) and the Facility has several joint projects with other groups, at IIT as well as at other research institutions in Italy and abroad. We are looking for highly motivated and talented students, with an exceptional academic record, for a three-year PhD scholarship position, in conjunction with the local University of Genoa (which includes tuition and a living stipend of 1300 Euros/month after tax).
Research topics covered:
1. Surface functionalization of inorganic nanoparticles and nanostructures based on inorganic nanoparticles
2. Synthesis of pH and thermo-responsive polymers and their combination with inorganic nanoparticles for controlled drug delivery
3. Analysis and modeling of the mechanical behavior of 3D nanoparticles superstructures
4. Synthesis and assembly of nanoparticles into superstructures for applications in photovoltaic devices
5. Novel catalytic materials based on nanocomposites for the water gas shift reaction and selective carbon monoxide oxidation
6. Synthesis and assembly of nanoparticles for applications in lithium ion batteries
For administrative aspects (i.e. how to apply, documentation requested) please contact Drs. Iulia Manolache (iulia.manolache@iit.it); For scientific aspects please contact Drs. Teresa Pellegrino (teresa.pellegrino@iit.it) for topics 1-2 and prof. Liberato Manna (liberato.manna@iit.it) for topics 3-6.
Research topics covered:
1. Surface functionalization of inorganic nanoparticles and nanostructures based on inorganic nanoparticles
2. Synthesis of pH and thermo-responsive polymers and their combination with inorganic nanoparticles for controlled drug delivery
3. Analysis and modeling of the mechanical behavior of 3D nanoparticles superstructures
4. Synthesis and assembly of nanoparticles into superstructures for applications in photovoltaic devices
5. Novel catalytic materials based on nanocomposites for the water gas shift reaction and selective carbon monoxide oxidation
6. Synthesis and assembly of nanoparticles for applications in lithium ion batteries
For administrative aspects (i.e. how to apply, documentation requested) please contact Drs. Iulia Manolache (iulia.manolache@iit.it); For scientific aspects please contact Drs. Teresa Pellegrino (teresa.pellegrino@iit.it) for topics 1-2 and prof. Liberato Manna (liberato.manna@iit.it) for topics 3-6.
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