Peter's research interests are focused on colloidal semiconductor quantum dots, metal halide perovskites and silicon nanowires, in particular their synthesis, surface functionalization, integration into optoelectronic devices, use in energy conversion and bio-detection.

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Dmitry's research topics are colloidal quantum dots, halide perovskites, surface functionalization, confined semiconductors, perovskite solar cells,
photodetectors, photo(electro)catalytic water splitting and CO2 reduction, XPS/UPS surface characterisation.

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Céline joined works on in-batch and in-flow syntheses of QDs. She obtained her Bachelor's degree in chemistry in Orleans, after which she worked for 13 years in a pharmaceutical laboratory. She then worked for 18 months at the CEA in Grenoble on the synthesis of copper chelators for Wilson's disease. Afterwards, she worked for 6 years in the glass syringes industry, specializing in inorganic analysis techniques.

Oleksandra is working on a collaborative project between CEA and ST Microelectronics. She obtained her PhD in Organic and Material Chemistry from the University of Namur (Belgium) in 2022. Prior to this, she obtained her double MSc in Organic and Green Chemistry from Kharkiv National University (Ukraine) and Nice Sophia Antipolis University (France) in 2017. Currently, her research is focused on the NIR emissive III-V quantum dots.

Sudhakar is working on a joint collaboration project between CEA and ST Microelectronics. He obtained his PhD in Chemistry from CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune. India. Following this, he moved to Israel as a Kreitman postdoctoral fellow, working on the Perovskite Solar Cells (PSCs) at the Ben Gurion University of Negev. In early January 2024, he joined the STEP team.  Sudhakar’s current research is focused on the development of III-V NIR QDLEDs and QD Photodetectors. 

Raman completed his MSc at Guru Jambhe-shwar University of Science and Technology (India) in 2016 and his PhD in chemistry from Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (India) in 2023. He joined the QDLab in April 2024. Currently, he is working on the synthesis of Pb-free halide perovskites encapsulated in mesoporous matrices for CO2 photoreduction. His research interests also include double perovskite materials for different applications in the field of optoelectronics and catalysis.

Siddhant joined the SyMMES Lab as a post-doctoral researcher in October 2024. He completed his PhD from Sikkim University, India, where he focused on the synthesis and mechanistic studies of colloidal III-V quantum dots. Additionally, he has experience in the synthesis and application of various II-VI, NIR and perovskite nanocrystals. His current research focuses on properties and synthesis of I-III-VI based QDs.

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Pierre started his PhD early January 2022 under the supervision of Peter REISS in collaboration with ST Microelectronics. He works on the synthesis of PbS-based quantum dots for NIR/SWIR emission applications.
His research focuses on the synthesis of core/shell structures in order to get better photoluminescence from the particles at specific wavelengths​

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Lorenzo started his PhD in April 2023 under the supervision of Dmitry Aldakov. He works on the PROSPER-H2 project. He obtained his BSc in Chemistry at Università degli Studi di Genova, and continued with an international MSc in Materials Science and Engineering with short-time stays at Université Paris-Saclay, University of Porto and Stockholm University. Now he is working on the synthesis of non-toxic ternary and quaternary QDs for photoelectrochemical H2 production.

Omar is working on a collaborative project between the QDLab and COMX/CBM laboratories. He graduated from Durham University in 2021, with an integrated master’s degree in chemistry, during which he conducted his master’s internship in non-toxic QDs for FRET-based bio-detection at SyMMES (CEA). He is currently working on the synthesis, surface-functionalisation and in-vitro stability of new non-toxic QDs as novel biomedical probes for theranostic applications.

Antik started his PhD in April 2021 in a collaborative project with Dr Dmitry Aldakov and Dr Vincent Artero (SolHyCat). He obtained his MSc in Nanotechnology from the Central University of Gujarat, India, during which, he investigated on the synthesis and nanozymatic activity of cerium incorporated MoSe2 nanosheets for colorimetric sensing of glucose and pesticide. Currently, he is working on the synthesis of Bi-based perovskite NCs for photoelectrocatalytic CO2 reduction.

Ranin started her PhD in 2023 focusing on lead-free perovskites for photovoltaic applications. She obtained M2 in Nanosciences and Nanotechnology from the University of Grenoble (UGA). Prior to that, she completed a M1 in Physical Chemistry and BSc in Chemistry at Lebanese University (LU) in Lebanon. Her research journey is dedicated to advancing sustainable energy solutions through innovative applications of nanomaterials
in photovoltaics.

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Loïc started his PhD in February 2022 under the supervision of Dr Aladkov Dmitry and Dr Verilhac Jean-Marie. He investigates new pathways to fabricate and develop NIR/SWIR sensors with PbS quantum dots & perovskiteis.    

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Shadi is working on probing surface chemistry of halogenated perovskite nanocrystals using NMR and Dynamic Nuclear Polarization, alongside complementary characterization methods such as XRD and TEM. These efforts aim to advance novel synthetic pathways for precise control of nanocrystal size and shape, as well as to refine ligand exchange techniques crucial for ensuring the stability and usability of these nanocrystals.

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Anna started her PhD in February 2024. She obtained her BSc and MSc in Chemical Technology and Engineering at “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute”, Kyiv, Ukraine. She then worked on synthesis and characterization of TiO2 and its application for photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B at National Institute of Materials Physics, Bucharest-Magurele, Romania. Now she is working on the synthesis of III-V core/shell QDs and their use in photocatalysis and photodetection.

Majed began his PhD in December 2024, under the supervision of Peter REISS. He obtained his BSc in chemistry from the Lebanese University, followed by an MSc in Nano chemistry from Université Grenoble Alpes. During his masters’ research, he focused on the synthesis and functionalization of temperature-sensing luminescent nanoparticles. Currently, his research is centered on developing III-V Quantum Dot materials for photodetectors in the SWIR region.

Thais is a Chemical Engineer and has a master's degree in Physics and Chemistry of Materials, from UFSJ - Brazil, during which she worked on synthesis and characterization of lead-free metal halide perovskite nanocrystals. She is currently a PhD student under the supervision of Marco SCHIAVON, working on the development of solar concentrators based on luminescent nanocrystals. She started her internship at CEA in September 2024, under the supervision of Dmitry ALDAKOV.

Leticia started her PhD at UFSJ (2022), under the supervision of Marco Schiavon and started her internship at CEA in September 2024, under the supervision of Dmitry Aldakov. She obtained her MSc (2022) in Physics and Chemistry of Materials researching photophysical processes between CsPbBr3/R6G and her BSc (2020) from UFSJ. Currently her research project is focused on the synthesis and characterization of non-toxic quaternary QDs for application in photovoltaic systems.