Filippo Aria
Doctoral Candidate at the Max Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short Pulse Spectroscopy (MBI) in Berlin/Germany.
Topic:Environmental effects in time-resolved photoemission spectroscopy of biomimetic switches: polarity, proticity, temperature and interface.
Background: Photochemist
What I find particularly exciting about LUMIERE: I got interested in this project both for its affinity with my latest studies and for the possibility of actively collaborating with a plurality of well-renowned laboratories across Europe.
Jens Fellner
Doctoral Candidate at the University of Strasbourg, Institute of Physics and Chemistry of Materials (IPCMS), France.
Topic: Ultrafast transient absorption and TRPES of bio-mimetic switches and molecular motors.
Background: Physical Chemist
What I find particularly exciting about LUMIERE: LUMIERE offers the opportunity to apply my experience in ultrafast spectroscopy within an international and interdisciplinary research environment. I particularly value the international collaboration, structured training, and secondments as a strong foundation for my future development.
Pietro Dal Cin
Doctoral Candidate at Scuola Normale Superiore (SNS) in the Department for Physical Chemistry in Pisa/Italy.
Topic: Theoretical Approaches to Model Solvent Effects on (Time-resolved) Photoemission Spectroscopy
Background: Theoretical Chemist
What I find particularly exciting about LUMIERE: The idea of being part of an international doctoral network and the focus on time-resolved spectroscpy are the aspects that most excite me about LUMIERE, as well as the idea exchange and stimulating conversations that will take place in all of the planned activites.
Nika Iurgenson
Doctoral Candidate at Fritz Haber Institute (FHI) of the Max Planck Society, Research Group Liquid microjets in Berlin/Germany.
Topic: Time- and energy-resolved photoemission spectroscopy of aqueous solutions.
Background: Physical and Analytical Chemist
What I find particularly exciting about LUMIERE: The opportunity to apply a new, unique method for monitoring molecular state dynamics is inspiring. Moreover, I see the secondments, workshops, and summer and winter schools organized by leading European universities and research institutes as a solid foundation for my PhD.
Merve Temel
Doctoral Candidate at Uppsala Universitet (UU), Department of Chemistry – Ångström Laboratory; Synthetic Molecular Chemistry in Uppsala/Sweden.
Topic: Novel photochemical switches based on C=N and C=P bonds
Background: Organic Chemist
What I find particularly exciting about LUMIERE: LUMIERE provides a unique opportunity to learn from experts and to collaborate with scientists from diverse backgrounds. It also allows me to build on the organic synthesis experience I gained during my Master’s by applying it to develop novel photoswitches.
Sabrina Moreira Eyer Cabral
Doctoral Candidate at Università degli Studi di Siena (UNISI), Department of Biotechnology, chemistry and pharmacy in Siena/Italy
Topic: Design, Synthesis and Characterization of biomimetic photoswitches based on a cinnamic scaffold and their application in biological systems
Background: Organic and medicinal chemist
What I find particularly exciting about LUMIERE: LUMIERE offers me the opportunity to work and learn from different perspectives (including synthetic and theoretical chemistry, as well as physics) on light-driven molecular systems, while contributing to innovative research. Its structured training program and international collaboration provide an inspiring environment for both scientific and personal development.
Cristina Sobrino Fernández
Doctoral Candidate at University of Chemistry and Technology Prague (UCT), Department of Physical Chemistry, in Prague/Czech Republic.
Topic: Efficient Approaches for Modelling (Time-resolved) Photoemission Spectra in the Condensed Phase.
Background: Theoretical Chemist
What I find particularly exciting about LUMIERE: Modelling photoreactivity while applying the knowledge from my background excites me the most. Moreover, doing so in an international, collaborative environment alongside experts from other fields of chemistry is a remarkable opportunity.
Adela Ceman
Doctoral Candidate at University College London, (UCL) in the Fielding Research Group in London/UK.
Topic: Understanding the role of a complex environment on cis-trans isomerisation in biomimetic switches.
Background: Physical Chemist
What I find particularly exciting about LUMIERE: The Lumiere Network enables me to apply innovative methods to uncover new aspects of complex systems, while also broadening my knowledge through interdisciplinary collaborations and advanced analytical tools.