Doctor's Degree, PhD.
Information for PhD candidates
The deadline to submit your application for a PhD programme at Comenius University, Faculty of Natural Sciences is END OF MAY. You can find more information here.
- Head of PhD studies for the field Inorganic Chemistry is prof. RNDr. Jozef Noga, DrSc. (nogafns.uniba.sk)
- PhD programme - current academic year
List of topics for PhD thesis
Heteroaromatic compounds of boron for optoelectronic applications (Dr. Hrobarik)
The aim of the thesis is computer-aided design, synthesis, characterization and detailed photophysical study of heteroaromatic boron compounds based on the diborabezene or BODIPY skeleton for optoelectronic applications, including OLED materials, photodynamic cancer therapy and high-resolution bioimaging using laser fluorescence microscopy.
Highly efficient triplet photosensitizers for photodynamic therapy and phosphorescent bioimaging (Dr. Hrobarik)
The aim of the thesis is computer-aided design and synthesis of novel thiazole-annulated heteroaromatic ligands with intramolecular charge-transfer and their complexes with various transition metal ions, as highly-efficient and photochemically stable triplet sensitizers for photodynamic therapy and phosphorescent bioimaging. The detailed photophysical and electrochemical characterization of the newly synthesized dyes and their application in biomedical applications will be performed in a close collaboration with our foreign partners.
Photocatalysts Operating in the Near-Infrared (NIR) Region (Dr. Hrobarik)
The aim of the thesis is rational design and development of new class of highly efficient photocatalysts absorbing light in the near-infrared (NIR) region by single- or two-photon absorption process. This also includes development of efficient synthetic strategies towards them and application of these catalysts in chemically and industrially relevant transformations.
Hybrid inorganic-organic photosensitizers displaying large multiphoton absorption (Dr. Hrobarik)
The aim of the thesis is computer-aided design, synthesis, characterization and detailed photophysical study of hybrid inorganic-organic systems with potential application in photodynamic cancer therapy and high-resolution bioimaging using laser fluorescence microscopy.
Metal-organic frameworks comprising multidentate ligands with intramolecular charge-transfer for nonlinear optical applications (Dr. Hrobarik)
The aim of the thesis is synthesis of novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) comprising of various transition metal/lanthanoid ions and multidentate charge-transfer ligands based on thiazole-annulated heteroaromatics. The synthesized nanoporous MOFs will be structurally characterized and investigated for their photochemical properties and potential application in various fields of materials chemistry, utilizing nonlinear optical phenomena.
Preparation of nanostructure materials via electrochemical anodic oxidation for environmental applications (Dr. Motola)
The goal of the project is the preparation and characterization of nanostructured materials prepared via anodic oxidation and the study of their activity in catalysis and energy
Design of efficient electrode/electrolyte materials for reversible solid oxide fuel cells (RSOFCs) (Dr. Motola)
The aim of the thesis is to (i). synthesize highly efficient electrode materials that may be employed in SOFC and SOEC modes, as well as characterize them thoroughly (ii). develop a chemically stable ionic and proton-conducting electrolyte at lower sintering temperatures in order to reduce its cost.
Design of Oxygen electrode materials for reversible solid oxide cells (Dr. Motola)
The aim of the thesis is to fabricate new triple conducting oxygen electrode material (TCOEMs) by introducing transition metal cation in proton conducting and oxygen-ion conducting material for reversible solid oxide cell (RSOC) to introduce electronic conductivity in it.
Low-Temperature Sintering Strategies in Electrolyte Material Design for SOFCs (Dr. Motola)
The aim of the project is to (i). cover the innovative approaches and methods employed to achieve reduced sintering temperatures in the design of electrolyte materials for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) (ii). develop a chemically stable ionic and proton-conducting electrolyte at 1 100-1 200 °C to reduce its cost (enerbgy consumption).
Unravelling the mechanism of oxidant activation at the surface of nanomaterials in AOPs for wastewater treatment (Dr. Monfort)
The main goal of this PhD thesis is to clarify the mechanism of oxidant activation including H2O2, S2O82- and SO5- using transition metal oxides. The investigation will be performed both in the dark and under light irradiation, and the degradation of organic pollutants will be monitored. Scavenging techniques will be employed for the analysis of reactive species and the degradation pathway will be determined using advanced techniques. The work also involves the preparation of different nanomaterials.
Investigation of the degradation of pharmaceutical compounds in wastewaters using nanomaterials and/or photochemical processes (Dr. Monfort)
The main goal of this PhD thesis is to investigate how pharmaceutical compounds are degraded in the presence of nanomaterials. The work involves the preparation of different nanomaterials in the form of transition metal oxides after clarification of the degradation mechanism, tests in tertiary effluents from wastewater treatment plant in Bratislava will be performed to investigate the performance and applicability of prepared nanomaterials.
Structure and redox properties of biologically relevant transition metal complexes (Dr. Rakovsky)
The goal of the project is to prepare and characterize new transition metal complexes with redox activities and studying their enzymomimetic activities and interactions with DNA.
Catalytic applications of selected transition metal complexes (Dr. Rakovsky)
The main focus is preparation, characterization and application if stable Cu(I) and Ru complexes in homogenous and heterogenous catalytic processes.
List of current PhD students
M.Sc. Sridhar Gowri Sankaran:
Školiteľ: doc. Mgr. Olivier Monfort, PhD.
M.Sc. Arshitha Madhusudhan:
Školiteľ: doc. Mgr. Olivier Monfort, PhD.
M.Sc. Lenin Thulluvan Valappil:
Školiteľ: doc. RNDr. Erik Rakovský, PhD.
M.Sc. Arash Ebrahimi:
Školiteľ: Mgr. Martin Motola, PhD.
M.Sc.Yogeswara Rao Pateda:
Školiteľ: doc. RNDr. Erik Rakovský, PhD.
M.Sc. Rida Zahid:
Školiteľ: Mgr. Martin Motola, PhD.
M.Sc. Hamidreza Behtooei:
Školiteľ: doc. Mgr. Olivier Monfort, PhD.
M.Sc. Thalekela Mayuri Karanth:
Školiteľ: Mgr. Peter Hrobárik, PhD.