- Department / Institute
- Physics/Nanoinstitute Munich
- Subject area
- Plasmonic and Photonic Chemistry
- Name of Supervisor
- Prof. Emiliano Cortés
- Number of open positions
- 1 or 2
- Project title
- Single particle photo and electrocatalysis. Synthesis of hybrid colloids.
- Language requirements
- Fluent in English
- Academic requirements
- Applicants are preferred to have a strong knowledge background in physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, electrochemistry and/or material science.
- Contact
- Prof. Dr. Emiliano Cortés
University of Munich (LMU)
Nanoinstitute Munich www.hybridplasmonics.org
Email: Emiliano.Cortes@lmu.de
Phone: +49 89 2180 83902
Project description
The reactivity of plasmonic systems is deeply influenced by the dynamics and interplay of photons, plasmon-polaritons, carriers, phonons, and molecular states. These degrees of freedom can affect the reaction rates, the product selectivity, or the spatial localization of a chemical reaction. Final understanding of these processes requires the emergence of new techniques that can explore these systems at the single particle level. Moreover, rational design and synthesis of plasmonic colloidal photo and electrocatalysts need to consider all these energy transfer pathways. We are looking for candidates that can help us towards these ends.