PhD Position in Photochemistry and Optical Microcavities with Nanofluidic Access
Reference number REF 2025-0004
Are you passionate about cutting-edge nanotechnology, nanophotonics, photochemistry, and multidisciplinary research? Join the Langhammer group at Chalmers University of Technology to explore the intersection of advanced nanofabrication, nanofluidics, optical microcavities, and photochemistry.
About the project
Photochemical and photocatalytic reactions are pivotal to science and technology, with applications in organic synthesis, photosensitizers, wastewater treatment, CO2 fixation, and solar fuel production. At the same time, geometrically confining molecules at the nanoscale can alter reaction pathways and it is hypothesized that optical microcavities may offer further, to-date unexplored, handles fur tuning photochemical reactions by significantly enhancing the interaction between light and molecules inside the cavity.
This project combines these paradigms to create integrated nanoarchitectures comprised of optical cavities integrated with nanofluidic systems, enabling simultaneous nanoconfinement of chemical reactants and light. These nanoarchitectures aim to revolutionize photochemical synthesis, unlocking pathways for producing challenging organic compounds such as chiral and bioactive molecules.
The project builds on recent achievements in single-particle catalysis, nanofluidic microscopy, optical microcavities, and photochemistry under confinement by the project team of this research effort that also involves Prof. Timur Shegai and Prof. Angela Grommet at Chalmers and is funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation:
About the research group hosting the position:
The Langhammer group at the Chemical Physics Division specializes in nanomaterials science, catalysis, nanoplasmonics, sensors and nanofluidics. Furthermore, we develop advanced optical microscopy techniques, state-of-the-art nanofabrication methodologies and custom research instruments. Learn more:
Contract terms and what we offer
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Application procedure
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Application deadline: March 16, 2025
For questions, please contact: Prof. Christoph Langhammer, Chemical Physics, Physics, clangham@chalmers.se, +46(0)317723331
We look forward to your application!
Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg conducts research and education in technology and natural sciences at a high international level. The university has 3100 employees and 10,000 students, and offers education in engineering, science, shipping and architecture. With scientific excellence as a basis, Chalmers promotes knowledge and technical solutions for a sustainable world. Through global commitment and entrepreneurship, we foster an innovative spirit, in close collaboration with wider society.
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