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Current XANADU PhD students

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Andrea Grespi

Doctoral student, Department of Physics, division for Synchrotron Radiation Research

Email: andrea [dot] grespi [at] sljus [dot] lu [dot] se

My research focuses on employing advanced surface-sensitive techniques, particularly synchrotron-based X-ray methods, to gain insights into the fundamental processes occurring at the electrode-electrolyte interface during the Oxygen Evolution Reaction.
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Auden Ti Yun

Doctoral student, Department of Physics, division of Synchrotron Radiation Physics

Email: auden [dot] ti_yun [at] sljus [dot] lu [dot] se

My reasearch is focused on studying metal surfaces during the corrosion process, aiming to bridge traditional methods with modern X-Ray spectroscopy techniques. By doing so, we seek to gain novel insights into corrosion processes at the atomic scale, addressing a significant societal issue with wide-ranging impacts.
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Axl Eriksson

Doctoral student, Department of Chemistry, Chemical Physics

Email: axl [dot] eriksson [at] chemphys [dot] lu [dot] se

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Caroline Björnerås

Doctoral student, Department of Geology

Email: caroline [dot] bjorneras [at] biol [dot] lu [dot] se

My research is focused on the environmental effects of past volcanic eruptions, focusing on sulfur emissions' impact on ecosystems. We analyse lake sediments to understand volcanic sulfate deposition and investigate the reasons behind rising iron levels in freshwater, using advanced spectroscopic techniques.
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David Ribar

Doctoral student, Department of Chemistry, Computational Chemistry

Email: david [dot] ribar [at] compchem [dot] lu [dot] se

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Fanny Bergman

Doctoral student, Division of Ergonomics and Aerosol Technology, LTH.

Email: fanny [dot] bergman [at] design [dot] lth [dot] se

My research is research is focused on the secondary use of ash from municipal solid waste incineration. We utilize methods like x-ray absorption spectroscopy and nano-resolved x-ray fluorescence, along with standard aerosol characterization techniques, to analyze the heavy metal content and assess the potential for recycling.
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Gayathri Yuvaraj

Doctoral student, Department of Chemistry, Chemical Physics

Email: gayathri [dot] yuvaraj [at] compchem [dot] lu [dot] se

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Hajar Jalili

Doctoral student, Department of Physics, division for Synchrotron Radiation Research

Email: hajar [dot] jalili [at] sljus [dot] lu [dot] se

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Hani Younes

Doctoral student, Department of Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science

Email: hani [dot] younes [at] nateko [dot] lu [dot] se

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Huaiyu Chen

Doctoral student, Department of Physics, division for Synchrotron Radiation Research

Email: huaiyu [dot] chen [at] sljus [dot] lu [dot] se

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Johan Lundquist

Doctoral student at Synchrotron Radiation Research, Department of Physics, Lund University.

Email: johan [dot] lundquist [at] sljus [dot] lu [dot] se

My research focuses on developing machine learning methods to understand electron beams in accelerators, particularly at the MAX IV synchrotron facility. We accelerate electrons close to the speed of light to produce X-rays for scientific research. Extracting beam information in terms of time and energy is challenging due to the high speeds. To overcome this, I'm developing non-destructive methods using artificial neural networks. These methods map data from the accelerator to the destructive measurements without disturbing the beam.
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Julia Katharina Rogalinski

Doctoral student at Synchrotron Radiation Research, Department of Physics.

Email: julia_katharina [dot] rogalinski [at] sljus [dot] lu [dot] se

My focus is on advancing X-ray multi-projection imaging (XMPI), a novel technique revolutionizing X-ray imaging. At synchrotron and XFEL facilities, I'm spearheading its hardware development and integration.

Unlike traditional tomography, XMPI doesn't require sample rotation. Instead, it utilizes multiple simultaneous X-ray beams to illuminate samples from various angles. This non-rotational approach is vital for studying samples sensitive to centrifugal forces and enables capturing ultra-fast dynamics.

My ultimate aim is to employ XMPI in analyzing cellulose fibers, exploring their properties and dynamics. These renewable biomaterials hold promise as eco-friendly alternatives to plastics.
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Katarzyna Gajewska

Doctoral student at the Department of Geology.

Email: katarzyna [dot] gajewska [at] geol [dot] lu [dot] se

My PhD project delves into shock metamorphism, a crucial process occurring during celestial body collisions, leading to impact craters. While quartz's response to shock is well-documented, I focus on exploring how accessory minerals, despite their prevalence, react under these extreme conditions, particularly within low-pressure regimes. This research sheds light on both Earth's geological history and the broader processes shaping planetary bodies in the universe.
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Kristoffer Lundgren

Doctoral student at the Division of Computational Chemistry, Department Chemistry

Email: kristoffer [dot] lundgren [at] compchem [dot] lu [dot] se

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Marshall Machingauta

Doctoral student at Physical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry

Email: marshall [dot] machingauta [at] fkem1 [dot] lu [dot] se

My research centers on advancing pharmaceutical development using lipid nanoparticles, particularly non-lamellar lipid crystalline phases like spongosomes. These structures encapsulate complex biomolecules for human therapeutics, necessitating a deep understanding of their structure, dynamics, and biomolecule interactions. My work emphasizes designing nanocarriers to safeguard biomolecules, enable targeted delivery, and optimize release mechanisms. Additionally, I investigate cellular uptake of these formulations using techniques such as SAXS, SANS, DLS, reflectometry, microscopy (STED, cryoEM), QCMd, and flow cytometry.
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Matheus Ferreira

Doctoral student at Chemical Physics, Department of Chemistry

Email: matheus [dot] ferreira [at] chemphys [dot] lu [dot] se

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Mehran Sedrpooshan

Doctoral student at Synchrotron Radiation Research, Department of Physics

Email: mehran [dot] sedrpooshan [at] sljus [dot] lu [dot] se

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My Celander

Doctoral student at Medical Radiation Physics

Email: my [dot] celander [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se

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Nelia Zaiats

Doctoral student at Synchrotron Radiation Research, Department of Physics.

Email: nelia [dot] zaiats [at] sljus [dot] lu [dot] se

My project explores nanostructure dynamics within ultrashort timeframes, specifically focusing on 0D, 1D, and 2D metal-semiconductor hybrid systems fabricated in cleanrooms. Using high-resolution electron imaging/spectroscopy and advanced laser sources, I investigate femtosecond phenomena at the atomic level. This research holds promise for applications in renewable energy and computation.
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Nishant Patel

Doctoral student at Synchrotron Radiation Research, Department of Physics.

Email: nishant [dot] patel [at] sljus [dot] lu [dot] se

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Nitin Chaudhary

Postdoc at Centre for Environmental and Climate Science (CEC).

Email: nitin [dot] chaudhary [at] cec [dot] lu [dot] se

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Patrycja Struzynska

Doctoral student at the Department of Geology

Email: patrycja [dot] struzynska [at] geol [dot] lu [dot] se

My research centers on impact cratering and shock metamorphism. My dissertation's preliminary title is "Insights into impact cratering through microscale deformation."