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🌟 Read about Ana Lozančić's Inspiring Research Adventure in Paderborn Meet Ana Lozančić, a dedicated young scientist working at the Laboratory for Functional Materials at our Institute. As part of the Hrvatska zaklada za znanost (Croatian Science Foundation)'s "Young Researchers' Career Development Project" (DOK-2020-01), Ana is pushing the boundaries of materials science under the guidance of Dr. Marijana Jurić. Her current PhD research focuses on the synthesis and potential applications of oxalate compounds within the TOPOXAL-SYPROXID project. Recently, Ana enhanced her research during a fruitful stint at the University of Paderborn, under the expert mentorship of Professor Michael Tiemann, exploring advanced methods in material conductivity. 🔬 Why Paderborn? Ana chose this destination to access specialized equipment not available locally, which is crucial for advancing her PhD research on the electrical properties of oxalate complexes of transition metals. This project is part of a broader effort to develop materials with multi-functional properties, essential for innovations in various technological applications. 📚 Dive into Ana's journey and discover how her work is paving the way for new technologies. 👉 Read the full interview here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dzaJqvxc #Science #MaterialsScience #Innovation #Research #PhD #InternationalCollaboration #WomenInSTEM Feel free to like, comment, and share this post with your network to celebrate Ana's achievements and the exciting possibilities her research holds! 🎉

✨ Currently in the process of writing my European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant proposal, with the deadline fast approaching on October 15! ✨ Here are a few insights from the journey so far: 🚀 Unparalleled challenge and opportunity: I've worked on up to five project proposals a year, but the ERC is in a league of its own – prestigious, demanding, and filled with possibility. 💡 Realizing my progress: This process has made me truly see how far I’ve come as a researcher. I’m generating ideas on a completely different level compared to my earlier career stages. 🧪 Incredible support at the Kemijski inštitut - National Institute of Chemistry: Here, I have the freedom to explore my research in my own way, which fuels my passion and creativity. 🔄 Breaking away from outdated methods: The support I’ve received for introducing new ways of working, powered by the Qx app, has been remarkable. It helps me accelerate the development and testing of my research ideas. 🎯 Ambitious ERC ideas: With Quipnex, my approach to research is fundamentally different, offering far more possibilities. This allows me to develop ERC project ideas at a level that might seem excessive at first glance, but truly reflects the innovation and ambition I’m excited to pursue.

🌍 International Research Collaboration: A Successful Visit to Technical University Ilmenau 🌍 We are thrilled to share that our PhD student, Zvonimir Lipšinić, has just completed a productive three-week research visit to the Department of Product and Systems Engineering at the Technical University Ilmenau. The visit was an important step in furthering our joint work on a research paper focused on Model-Based System Engineering and Sustainability. Hosted by Prof. Stephan Husung, Zvonimir had the opportunity to not only contribute to the collaborative research but also gain valuable insights into the tools used at TU Ilmenau, particularly Cameo Systems Modeler. This collaboration also opened up interesting discussions that will play a key role in shaping the direction of Zvonimir’s PhD thesis. The visit also included engaging knowledge exchange sessions with other PhD students from TU Ilmenau, Zirui Li and Faizan Faheem, exploring topics such as knowledge graphs and SysML v2. Furthermore, Zvonimir had the chance to meet with Prof. Husung and Prof. David Inkermann from TU Clausthal to discuss and explore potential research opportunities that could strengthen the collaboration between the institutions. A heartfelt thanks to Prof. Husung and the team at TU Ilmenau for their warm welcome and unwavering support throughout the visit. We look forward to the next steps in our collaboration! #researchcollaboration #systemengineering #sustainability #phdjourney #TUIlmenau #academicpartnerships #knowledgeexchange

⚕ Last week at the Oslo University Hospital and Oslo Cancer Cluster, we met for a Melomanes meeting focused on advancing melanoma therapy 🧬👥, organized by Cécilia Ménard-Moyon and Marion Roullet! 🌿 We discussed the safety and sustainability of emerging nanoparticle technologies and the traditional pharma sector. #SSbD #SafetybyDesign #Sustainability 🌊 Did you know? Up to 80% of drug-active ingredients can end up in wastewater without being metabolized. Studies have found over 130 pharmaceuticals, including antitumor agents and antibiotics, at concerning concentrations in European waters, particularly in Germany 🇩🇪. ⏩ Remember, the fight against cancer also involves combating the environmental presence of harmful chemicals (including pharmaceuticals) and pollutants in our water, air, and soil. #GreenChemistry 🔬 New technologies like nanoparticles, are simultaneously potentially more effective but also more unpredictable, and still require extensive studies to determine if they are safe enough. #NanoparticleSafety Thanks to Ayush Shukla and his supervisor, Michiel Van Oudheusden for their workshop exploring ethics and self-awareness! NovaMechanics Ltd for the data management workshop 🌐 and Sofia Gaio for the inspiring discussions about communication! #Ecotoxicity #Toxicity #SafeandSustainablebyDesign #Pharma #CancerTeraphy #PharmaceuticalInnovation #SustainableHealthcare

Ever faced a team project where diverse personalities, job roles, and viewpoints made collaboration a real challenge? Meet the Gluon Researcher— a new academic role whose main aim is to help teams bridge diverse perspectives and achieves collective goals with a broader reach and real impact. Nikki Brand, who started the project two years ago, shares her vision behind the Gluon Project and the need for this new addition to the academic stage. “We are a small but strategic addition to the knowledge ecosystem, that ensures whole groups of people get to create and apply knowledge together.” Read the full interview here below

📢 Check the latest paper in the Journal of Materials Research! 👩🏻🔬🧑🏻🔬 The paper is by Bogna Sztorch, Julia Głowacka, Robert E. Przekop, and Bogdan Marciniec from the Center for Advanced Technologies. The remaining co-authors are Dariusz Brząkalski (former employee of CZT UAM) and Eliza Romańczuk-Ruszuk from Politechnika Białostocka. 📲 https://t.co/9eWAvBBhHJ 📄 The paper describes the impact of organofunctional spherosilicates on the mechanical properties of polylactide. The research focused on enhancing the materials to broaden their range of applications. It was proven that organosilicon compounds can significantly improve critical mechanical parameters even at low modifier concentrations.

Light Conversion's #femtosecond #PHAROS #laser was applied to generate nanocarbon networks (NCNs) through the laser writing process in diamond.

I recently attended the 3rd UD International Scientific Conference at the University of Debrecen, Hungary, held on May 16, 2024; and it was spectacular. 👏 👏 The atmosphere, the harmony, the way science is expressed, and how it demonstrates a suitable environment for acquiring knowledge, wisdom, and above all, a desire to develop science and technology, as well as to create impacts on our world and significant changes so that science becomes clearer and more effective every day to meet our human needs. And during this event, not only could I learn a lot, but I could also experience what science is capable of doing and broaden my worldview regarding future events and scientific advancements, which every passing day awakens in me the desire to grow and continue growing in knowledge. Therefore, I challenge all of you to open your eyes and minds to science and to always seek knowledge. As the old proverb says, 'you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.' The only way to be free is by seeking knowledge. So always seek knowledge, because knowledge will always make us grow, flourish, and bear fruit. 

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🫵 Hey University of Helsinki researcher! Do you have an idea or an innovation that you think might have commercial potential, but haven't reported your invention disclosure (ID) yet? 👀 Now's the perfect chance to do so, as our friends over at Helsinki Innovation Services Ltd are giving away special springtime mystery boxes to all teams who submit invention disclosures by the end of this month. 🎁🌷 More details and submission instructions can be found through the Flamma news piece linked in the comments!