Prof. Daniel Gryko
π-Conjugated systems
Design and synthesis of advanced π-conjugated molecules, functional dyes and chromophores with tailored photophysical properties.
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Prof. Dorota Gryko
Photoredox catalysis
Development of photochemical and photoredox methods for the synthesis of complex organic molecules and functional materials.
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Prof. Bartosz Grzybowski
Machine learning in chemistry
Computer-assisted molecular design, reaction prediction and the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in chemistry.
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Prof. Agnieszka Szumna
Supramolecular systems
Design and investigation of supramolecular structures, molecular recognition systems and functional molecular assemblies.
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Prof. Bartłomiej Furman
Photomechanochemistry
Development of synthetic methods combining light-driven chemical processes with mechanochemical activation.
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Dr Marek Grzybowski
Helicenes and twistacenes
Synthesis and investigation of helically and non-planarly structured aromatic systems with advanced photophysical properties.
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Dr Katarzyna Rybicka-Jasińska
Electrosynthesis
Development of electrochemical strategies for organic synthesis and the preparation of functional molecular systems.
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Assoc. Prof. Marcin Lindner
Optoelectronic materials
Design, synthesis and characterisation of organic materials for optoelectronic and light-emitting applications.
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Assoc. Prof. Cina Foroutan-Nejad
Computational modelling
Quantum-chemical modelling and computational investigation of molecular structure, reactivity and photophysical behaviour.
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Dr Michał Ociepa
Radical and base-metal catalysis
Development of new synthetic methods and reagents based on radical chemistry and catalysis using non-precious metals such as Fe, Ni, Co and Cu.
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Dr Kajetan Dąbrowa
Ion recognition and extraction
Design of molecular receptors and photoswitchable systems for selective ion recognition, separation and extraction, including lithium salts.
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Proposed projects must contribute to the broad scientific objectives of MATERIALIZE and be aligned with the expertise, infrastructure, and research environment available at IOC PAS. The programme supports original research in organic synthesis and synthetic methodology, including the development of new reactions, synthetic strategies, and complex molecular architectures.
Projects may, in particular, address advanced aromatic and π-conjugated organic systems with tailored structural, electronic, or photophysical properties and explore their potential relevance to areas such as optoelectronics, bioimaging, circularly polarised luminescence, molecular sensing, and other emerging applications.
Candidates should identify the IOC PAS research group and Principal Investigator whose expertise and research environment are best suited to support the scientific objectives of their proposed project.
Scientific supervisors
MATERIALIZE fellows will conduct their projects within one of the participating research groups at IOC PAS.
Each fellow will work under the guidance of an experienced Principal Investigator while retaining the scientific independence needed to develop an original project and build an individual research profile.
Lead your own research project
Candidates do not apply for predefined research topics. Instead, each candidate proposes an original interdisciplinary project within the scientific scope of the programme.
Selected fellows will take responsibility for the scientific direction of their work, including the formulation of research questions, choice of methodology and development of collaborations. Each project will be hosted by one of the participating research groups at IOC PAS and supported by an experienced Principal Investigator.
Choosing a host group and a supervisor
The proposed project should demonstrate a clear connection between the candidate’s research idea and the expertise of the selected host group.
The application should explain:
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the originality and scientific relevance of the project;
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its alignment with the scientific scope of MATERIALIZE;
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why the selected group and supervisor provide a suitable research environment;
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how the project can be completed using the available expertise and infrastructure;
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its potential for interdisciplinary collaboration.
Detailed instructions concerning the selection of a host group and contact with potential supervisors will be provided in the call documentation.
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