Solubility of amyloid beta peptide as a function of intrinsic and extrinsic factors You will investigate the solubility of amyloid β peptide and the influence of intrinsic and extrinsic factors, in particular surfaces in the form of nanoparticles and phospholipid membranes, and cosolutes. The ultimate goal is to understand whether the reduced solubility apparent in Alzheimer's disease is a cause o

https://www.nano.lu.se/phd-project-solubility-amyloid-b-peptide - 2025-08-09

Advanced nanostructures for photon detection and sustainable energy generation Solar cells and photodetectors absorb photons and convert their energy into electrical power, and they are essential for renewable energy generation, telecommunications and X-ray imaging. Completely new optical and electronic semiconductors properties can be achieved by nanostructuring. For instance, quantum confinement

https://www.nano.lu.se/phd-project-photon-detection-sustainable-energy - 2025-08-09

NanoLundians are cordially invited to a 1-day workshop that provides effective writing and publishing strategies for maximizing the impact of your research. When: 16 November 2020 (8:30-16:30)Where: Segerfalksalen at the Biomedical Centre (BMC), Sölvegatan 17, LUND.Please sign up below before 18 October 2020.The course will be given by Elevate Scientific.We ask you for a fraction of your personal

https://www.nano.lu.se/form/nanolund-workshop-scientific-writing-and-publishing-impact - 2025-08-09

Ultrafast spectroscopy for new solar energy solutions Coherent spectroscopy of quantum materials: The project is about coherent spectroscopy of new quantum materials. The weight here is on spectroscopy while the materials will be made in collaboration with other groups. We will apply multi-pulse ultrafast spectroscopy and make use of the coherence between the pulses. We will also investigate the p

https://www.nano.lu.se/phd-project-ultrafast-spectroscopy - 2025-08-09

Nanoparticles in the brain: multitalented drug carriers to target neurodegenerative disease The aim of the PhD-project is to use cellular biology techniques combined with synchrotron-based spectroscopy to study early changes in brain tissue. The PhD project is part of an interdisciplinary project and the student will work in collaboration with PhD students and researchers from both the Department

https://www.nano.lu.se/phd-project-nanoparticles-against-neurodegenerative-disease - 2025-08-09

Biomarker detection by optical sensing with nanowires IntroductionThe research at the Division of Solid State Physics focuses around different aspects of semiconductor physics, ranging from materials science to quantum physics, to different applications. The division also leads NanoLund, the major interdisciplinary research environment within nanoscience and nanotechnology at Lund University. Lund

https://www.nano.lu.se/phd-project-biosensing-nanowires - 2025-08-09

Multiscale biomechanics from molecules to cells in cancer The mechanical properties of cancer cells and their surrounding affects their capability to metastasize. Fundamental physical mechanisms will be studied at different relevant length scales on the single-molecule and single-cell level. For example the molecules responsible for motion and mechanical properties of the cells will be studied in

https://www.nano.lu.se/phd-project-biomechanics-cancer - 2025-08-09

How does the shape of bacteria influence their capability to infect? It is known that the shape of some bacteria influence their ability to infect the host and to evade the immune system. Using novel microfluidics technology, bacteria will be fractionated into subpopulations characterized by their shape and studied phenotypically using advanced microscopy and lab on a chip technologies as they int

https://www.nano.lu.se/phd-project-morphology-virulence - 2025-08-09

Our objective is to unravel fundamental dynamic neural and glial mechanisms underlying learning-related altered neural network structures and information processing in conscious individuals using implantable and biocompatible nanostructured neural interfaces. Research area: Nanostructured electrodes for long-term communication with neuronal networks in the awake brainOne of the greatest scientific

https://www.nano.lu.se/research/life-science-nano/nanoelectrodes-vivo-neurocommunication - 2025-08-09

We give specialised courses preparing students for graduate studies in our research, as well as for careers outside the university. In order to study Nanoscience at Lund University you can either chose the Integrated five year Master Program or the two year specialised master programme. You can also choose to attend courses related to nanoscience and nanotechnology as a part of many other educatio

https://www.nano.lu.se/education/undergraduate-master-studies - 2025-08-09

To understand the fundamental connections between particle properties and human and environmental toxicology we study toxicological effects on all levels, from single cells to ecosystems using various in-vitro, ex-vivo, and in-vivo methods. We also study trophic transfer of nanomaterials, as well as the toxic effects thereof, using model ecosystems and mesocosm systems. Research areasCellular toxi

https://www.nano.lu.se/research/nanosafety/biological-effects - 2025-08-09

PhD studies (also known as third cycle programmes) in Sweden are stipulated to take four years of full time studies. Additional time (up to one year) is usually added for teaching. PhD at NanoLundNanoLund is Sweden’s largest research environment for interdisciplinary nanoscience and nanotechnology, engaging more than 130 PhD students in sciences ranging from engineering to natural sciences and med

https://www.nano.lu.se/education/phd-studies - 2025-08-09

Epitaxial growth and characterization of energy-saving LEDs based on branched nanowires The main idea of this project is to exploit the advantages of III-V semiconductor nanowires to pursue novel charge diffusion induced LEDs with high emission efficiency as a game changer in the traditional design of LEDs.   Introduction The research at the division of Solid State Physics focuses around different

https://www.nano.lu.se/about-nanolund/career-opportunities/generationnano/phd-project-energy-saving-leds-based-branched-nanowires - 2025-08-09

Advanced nanoscale X-ray methods for photon detection and sustainable energy generation Solar cells and photodetectors absorb photons and convert their energy into electrical power, and they are essential for renewable energy generation, telecommunications and X-ray imaging. Their performance is limited by the semiconductor materials that they are formed of, but completely new optical and electron

https://www.nano.lu.se/about-nanolund/career-opportunities/generationnano/phd-project-x-ray-methods-photon-detection - 2025-08-09

Coherent ultrafast spectroscopy of quantum nanomaterials Coherent spectroscopy of quantum materials: The project is about coherent spectroscopy of new quantum materials. The weight here is on spectroscopy while the materials will be made in collaboration with other groups. We will apply multi-pulse ultrafast spectroscopy and make use of the coherence between the pulses. We will also investigate th

https://www.nano.lu.se/about-nanolund/career-opportunities/generationnano/phd-project-coherent-ultrafast-spectroscopy - 2025-08-09

Structure, function, and modification of semiconductor nanostructure surfaces to the atomic scale With the continuous downscaling of nanostructure devices, surface effects become more and more dominating. Characterization and controlled modification of surfaces at the atomic scale gets essential, though challenging. Direct access to electronic and geometric surface structure with atomic resolution

https://www.nano.lu.se/about-nanolund/career-opportunities/generationnano/phd-project-surfaces-atomic-scale - 2025-08-09

Spatio-temporal studies of electronic excitation and charge carrier dynamics in molecular and solid state materials The interdisciplinary project encompasses spatially-resolved studies of electronic excitations and charge carrier dynamics in molecular as well as semiconductor and plasmonic systems. The simultaneous temporal and spatial resolution is achieved by combining multidimensional femtoseco

https://www.nano.lu.se/about-nanolund/career-opportunities/generationnano/phd-project-mapping-charge-carriers-space-and-time - 2025-08-09

Development of tandem solar cells by combining III-IV semiconductor nanowires with perovskites   Different architectures integrating hybrid perovskite semiconductors with III-V nanowire based solar cell devices. Different architectures integrating hybrid perovskite semiconductors with III-V nanowire based solar cell devices. Image by Eva Unger. Introduction The research at the division of Solid St

https://www.nano.lu.se/about-nanolund/career-opportunities/generationnano/phd-project-tandem-solar-cells-combining-nanowires-perovskites - 2025-08-09

The focus of the annual meeting 2020 was on nanotechnology solutions for life science problems featuring exciting talks and lively discussions. The format was a hybrid-meeting of sessions in the AF-borgen combined with streaming. Afterwards, the videos were edited and you can find them below. Nanotechnology solutions for Life Science problems The opening session started with an update by Heiner Li

https://www.nano.lu.se/annualmeeting/past-annual-meetings/talks-annual-meeting-2020 - 2025-08-09

Each year at the Annual Meeting, NanoLund is giving Junior Scientist Ideas Awards, Young Teacher Awards, and the Excellent Support Awards. The Awards have been given since 2017 and on this page, you will find the awardees from the years 2017–2024. Awards given by NanoLund annuallyJunior Scientist Ideas AwardSelection for this award is based on the originality, quality and impact of the project as

https://www.nano.lu.se/annualmeeting/our-awards - 2025-08-09