Former Project Members

Streit, Yanik
Feb. 01. 2023 - July 15. 2023; Masterstudent ETH Zürich, Department of Chemistry
Topic: Oxynidrites

Worobiej, Emily
Nov. 01. 2022 - Mai. 15. 2023; Masterstudent UC London, Department of Chemistry
Topic: Oxynidrites

Buri, Lars
Sept. 01. 2022 - Dec. 31. 2022; Summer Student ETHZ, Department of Chemistry
Topic:

Pourmand Tehrani, Zahra
March 01. 2018 - June 31. 2022; Ph.D. Student, ETH Zürich
Topic: Developing characterization strategies for photocatalytic oxynitrides: a case study for SrTaO2N Link Thesis

Ohannessian, Natacha
March 01. 2018 - March. 31. 2022; Ph.D. Student, ETH Zürich
Topic: Optimizing an ultra-high vacuum system for growth-to-thin films studies by mass spectrometry Link Thesis

Biswas, Banani
Oct 01. 2018 - Nov. 31. 2022; Ph.D. Student, ETH Zürich
Topic: Strain-Induced Magneto-Electric Properties of Epitaxial (010) o-DyFeO3 Thin Films Link Thesis

Indrizzi, Luca
March 01. 2020 - Sept. 31. 2021; Ph.D. Student, ETH Zürich
Topic: Li Ion Conductors and Micro-Batteries

Bimashofer, Gesara
April 01. 2017 - April. 30. 2021; Ph.D. Student, ETH Zürich
Topic: Electrochemically induced magnetic phases transitions in rare-earth manganese oxides. A case study on LaxSryLizMnO3 Link Thesis

Kostejn, Martin
March 01. 2021 - Aug. 31. 2021; Guest Scientist, The Czech Academy of Sciences
Topic: Preparation and chacterization of oxynitride thin films for visible light driven water splitting

Schmitt, Tim
Nov 01. 2020 - Feb. 31. 2021; Summer Student ETHZ, Department of Chemistry
Topic: Probing the photocatalytic properties of a model oxynitride thin film catalyst for visible light driven water splitting

Gilardi, Elisa Dr.
April 01. 2017 - Jan. 31. 2021
Topic: Materials Development of Li-containing Materials for Battery Applications

Wasson Burns, Eric Dr.
April 01. 2017 - Jan. 31. 2021
Topic: Optimizing charge extraction in oxynitride photoanodes Link Thesis

Lawley, Craig Richard Dr.
April 01. 2017 - Dec. 31. 2020
Topic: In operando XAS investigation of LaTiO3 thin films Link Thesis

Kaur, Ghuman Kulbir Dr.
April 01. 2018 - Dec. 31. 2020, Paris,
Topic: Theoretical treatment of New Materials

Cheng, Xi Dr.
April 01. 2018 - Mai. 31. 2020, Paris,
Topic: New Materials for Solid State Li-Ion Rechargeable Batteries

Michel, Veronica.
Sept 01, 2019 - dec. 31.; 2019, ETH Zürich, Department of Chemistry,
Topic: Magnetic Properties of Multiferroic Materials

Daramalla, Venkateswarlu Dr.
Jan 01, 2019 - Aug. 31.; 2019, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangaloregue,
Topic: Growth and Characterization of Thin Films of Multi-Functional Materials

Gürakar, Sibel Dr.
Jan 01, 2019 - Aug. 31.; 2019, Ankara Üniversitesi, Ankara,
Topic: Photocatalytic Properties of Oxynitride Thin Films

Davydova, Marina Dr.
Jan 01, 2019 - Aug.  2019, Institute of Physics Czech Academy of Science, Prague,
Topic: Laser Induced Forward Transfer

Censabella, Maria
Jan 01, 2019 - June 30., 2019, Ph.D. Student, Guest Catania University,
Topic: Thin Films of Energy Materials

Luo, Sijun Dr.
Oct 15, 2018 - Dec. 15, 2018, I2CNER, Kyushu University Guest WPI Researcher,
Topic: Energy Materials

Farhan, Alan Dr.
Jan 1, 2018 - Nov. 30, 2018, Postdoc,
Topic: Spin Ice

Yao, Xiang
June 2014 - July 2018, Ph.D. Student, ETH Zürich
An Insight into the Expansion of Laser Induced Plasmas Link Thesis

 Haydous, Fatima
June 2014 - July 2018, Ph.D. Student, ETH Zürich
Photocatalytical Watersplitting using Oxinitrides Link Thesis

 

Valentina, Cervetto Dr.
November 1, 2015 - October 31, 2017, in cooperation with the PSI Battery Materials Group Sen. Scientist,
Topic: Thin Film Solid Electrolytes as Model Systems
Si, Wenping Dr.
July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2017, Postdoc,
Topic: Photochemical water splitting
Fluri, Aline
May 2013 - April 2017, in cooperation with the Electrochemical Materials group of Prof. Jennifer Rupp Dep. of Materials, ETHZ Ph.D. Student, ETH Zürich
Strain Engineering in Thin Film Electrolytes for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Link Thesis

Palla-Papavlu, Alexandra Dr.
Sept 1, 2014 - February 31, 2017, Sen. Scientist,
Topic: Laser Induced Forward Transfer

Ojeda Gonzalez-Posada, Alejandro
May 2013 - Dec 2016, in cooperation with The Günther Group (LAC), and The Laboratory of Ion Beam Physics, ETHZ Ph.D. Student, ETH Zürich
Physical Processes in Pulsed Laser Deposition Link Thesis

Shimamoto, Kenta
May 2013 - Dec 2016, in collaboration with LNS, LDM and the Microscopy & Magnetism Group at the SLS Ph.D. Student, ETH Zürich
Strain Engineering of Multiferroic Orthorhombic Rare-Earth Manganate Thin Films Link Thesis

Lee, Michael Dr.
2014 - July 2016, PostDoc, Marie-Curie Fellow
Pichler, Markus
2012 - 2016, Ph.D. Student, ETH Zürich
Photocatalytically active lanthanum titanium oxynitrides: an investigation of structural electronic and photoelectrochemical properties Link Thesis
Temmel, Sandra
2012 - 2016, cooperation with Prof. T.J. Schmidt and Dr. E. Fabbri at the Electrochemistry Laboratory, PSI Ph.D. Student, ETH Zürich
Design and Characterization of Strained Epitaxial Thin Film Model Catalysts: A Combined Physical and Electrochemical Study Link Thesis
Filipescu, Mihaela Dr.
September, 2014 - February, 2015, PostDoc,
NANO-SENS (SCIEX project): Laser printing of hybrid nanocomposite chemiresistors
Janke, Daniel
2014 - Oct. 2014, Ph.D. Student, ETH Zürich
Positive or negative? Selecting the charge state of ions during pulsed laser deposition of thin films.
Kylberg, William Dr.
June, 2014 - December, 2014, Scientist,
Photoelectrochemistry and photocatalysis on inorganic thin films (TiO2, LaTiO2N)
Chen, Jikun
2011-2014, Ph.D. Student, ETH Zürich
Negative ions: the overlooked species in thin film growth by pulsed laser deposition Link Thesis
Palla-Papavlu, Alexandra Dr.
February 1, 2013 - January 31, 2014, PostDoc,
ALECSA - Application of laser induced forward transfer for the fabrication of a flexible carbon nanotube sensor array
Stender, Dieter
2009-2013, Ph.D. Student, ETH Zürich
Single crystalline films of ion conductors Link Thesis
Mattle, Thomas
2009-2013, Ph.D. Student, ETH Zürich
Laser-induced forward transfer used for sensing applications Link Thesis
Bator, Matthias
2009-2013, cooperation with Prof. C. Niedermayer at the Laboratory for Neutron Scattering and Imaging, PSI Ph.D. Student, ETH Zürich
Characterization of multiferroic thin films Link Thesis
Hu, Yi
2009-2013, cooperation with Prof. M. Kenzelmann at the Laboratory for Scientific Developments and Novel Materials, PSI Ph.D. Student, ETH Zürich
Fabrication and characterization of multiferroic thin films Link Thesis
Shaw-Stewart, James
2008-2012, cooperation with Prof. F. Nüesch, Empa Ph.D. Student, ETH Zürich
Optimising the fabrication of organic light-emitting diodes by laser-induced forward transfer Link Thesis
Esposito, Martin
2008-2011, Ph.D. Student, ETH Zürich
Thin Metal Oxide Films by PLD: Tracing the Oxygen and Understanding its Role Link Thesis
Simmen, Franziska
2006-2010, Ph.D. Student, ETH Zürich
Pulsed Laser Deposition zur Herstellung von Modellphasengrenzen für elektrochemische Untersuchungen Link Thesis
Heiroth, Sebastian
2006-2010, Ph.D. Student, ETH Zürich, Received ETH medal
Pulsed Laser Deposition of Functional Electroceramic Thin Films for Micro Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Applications Link Thesis
Seyfang, Bernhard
2006-2009, cooperation with Dr. G. Scherer Ph.D. Student, ETH Zürich
Simplification and investigation of polymer electrolyte fuel cells using micro-patterened glassy carbon flow fields Link Thesis
Marozau, Ivan
2006-2009, Ph.D. Student, ETH Zürich
Pulsed laser deposition and characterisation of perovskite-type oxynitride thin films Link Thesis
Fardel, Romain
2006-2009, cooperation with Dr. F. Nüesch, Empa Ph.D. Student, ETH Zürich, Received ETH medal
Laser-Induced Forward Transfer for the Fabrication of Patterned Organic Light-Emitting Diodes Link Thesis
Heule, Stefan
2004-2008, cooperation with Professor U. Straumann Ph.D. Student, University Zürich
Production, Characterization and Reflectivity Measurements of Diamond-like Carbon and other Ultracold Neutron Guide Materials Link Thesis
Kiristopuryan, Arda
2008, Semester Student,
Fluorite-type solid electrolyte layers by aerosol assisted CVD & PLD
Canulescu, Stela
2004-2007, Ph.D. Student, ETH Zürich
Growth and characterization of thin manganite films and in-situ analysis of the laser-induced plasma Link Thesis
Urech, Lukas
2003-2007, Ph.D. Student, ETH Zürich
Design and characterization of energetic polymers applied in laser space propulsion Link Thesis
Dumont, Thomas
2001-2005, Ph.D. Student, ETH Zürich
Laser interaction with materials: From transparent materials to thin films Link Thesis
Kopitkovas, Giedrius
2001-2005, Ph.D. Student, ETH Zürich, Received ETH medal
Laser Micromachining: New concept for the fabrication of micro-optical elements in UV transparent materials Link Thesis
Kuhnke, Markus
2001-2005, Ph.D. Student, ETH Zürich
Fabrication and characterization of micro-structured glassy carbon electrodes for miniaturized fuel cells Link Thesis
Graubner, Vera-Maria Dr.
2001-2004, cooperation with Professor O. Nuyken Ph.D. Student, TU Munich
Modification of Poly(dimethylsiloxane) for the Computer-to-Plate Driography Link Thesis
Montenegro, Macarena Dr.
2000-2004, cooperation with Professor J. Osterwalder Ph.D. Student, University Zürich
Perovskite thin films deposited by pulsed reactive crossed beam laser ablation as model system for electrochemical applications Link Thesis
Hauer, Marc Dr.
2000-2004, Ph.D. Student, ETH Zürich
Laser ablation of polymers studied by time resolved methods Link Thesis
Lobpreis, Juergen
2003, Summer Student,
Emission spectroscopy during pulsed laser deposition of La-Ca-Co-Oxides
Meissner, Katharina
2001, Diploma Student,
Comparison of LIBS with Laser-ablation ICP-MS
Salmio, Hanna
2001, Summer Student,
Characterisation of excimer lamps
Wei, Jiang Dr.
1998-2000, Ph.D. Student, ETH Zürich
Part A: Influence on the Chemical Decomposition of Carbamate Pesticides, Part B: UV Laser Induced Microstructuring of Novel Polymers Link Thesis
Grimm, Matthias
2000, Summer Student,
Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS)

Buri, Lars
Sept. 01. 2022 - Dec. 31. 2022; Summer Student ETHZ, Department of Chemistry
Topic:

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