Centre International de Formation et de Recherche Avancées en Physique

Stages of overseas based researchers at CIFRA/NIMP

2024_31. Sachin SINGH (Ph.D. student), Università degli Studi di Torino, Turin, Italy, (01.12.-15.12.2024)

Targets and superconducting thin films for squid applications

Local tutor: Petre BADICA

2024_30. Marit KAUK-KUUSIK, Tallinn University of Technology (TALTECH), Tallinn, Estonia, (10.11.-15.11.2024)

Development of Emergent Materials for New Generation of Solar Cells

Local host: Aurelian Catalin GALCA

2024_29. Annabel SAAR (B.Sc. student), Tallinn University of Technology (TALTECH), Tallinn, Estonia, (10.11.-15.11.2024)

Development of Low-Cost, Environmentally-Friendly Kesterite-Based Solar Cells

Local tutor: Aurelian Catalin GALCA

2024_28. Marc Dolcet SADURNI (Ph.D. student), Tallinn University of Technology (TALTECH), Tallinn, Estonia, (10.11.-15.11.2024)

Characterization of 1-D Antimony Chalcohalides

Local tutor: Aurelian Catalin GALCA

2024_27. Marwene OUMEZZINE, University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia, (31.10.-10.11.2024)

New ferro-magnetic materials; Synthesis and characterization of new nanostructured compounds based on manganites

Local host: Aurelian Catalin GALCA

2024_26. Ievgen SOLODKYI, National Technical University of Ukraine, Kiev, Ukraine & Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, Germany (16.10.-30.10.2024)

Spark plasma sintering of molybdenum-based powder alloy for high temperature applications in oxidizing environment

Local host: Petre BADICA

2024_25. Messaoud TAMIN (Ph.D. student, Eugen Ionescu scholarship – AUF/MAE), Bourgogne Franche-Comté University, Dijon, France (15.09.–14.12.2024)

Towards the development of semiconductors and wide-bandgap chalcogenide devices for advanced photovoltaic applications

Local tutor: Aurelian Catalin GALCA

2024_24. Lahbib AKABBOUCH (PhD student, CIFRA/ICTP grant), Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco, (01.09.-30.11.2024)

Synthesis and characterization of oxide materials for energy storage applications

Local tutors: Teddy TITE, Aurelian Catalin GALCA

2024_23. Nour el Hoda BOUFTILA (PhD student, CIFRA/ICTP grant), Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fès, Morocco, (01.09.-30.11.2024)

Electrochemical characterization of phosphate intercalation materials for Na ion battery

Local tutor: Aurelian Catalin GALCA

2024_22. Vagelis GKOUGKOUSIS, University of Zurich, Switzerland, (05.08.-10.08.2024)

Electrical measurements including on irradiated silicon sensors using DLTS (Deep Level Transient Spectroscopy) or/and TSC (Thermally Stimulated Current)

Local host: Ioana PINTILIE

2024_21. Nikola ILIĆ (https://renewpv.eu/ mobility), Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences, University of Belgrade, Serbia, (05.08-30.08.2024)‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

Characterization of Sb₂S₃, Cu-doped Sb₂S₃ and CuSbS₂ powders and fabrication and testing of solar cells

Local tutor: Aurelian Catalin GALCA

2024_20. Ouanassa GUELLATI, Mohamed Chérif Messaadia University of of Souk Ahras / Badji Mokhtar University of Annaba, Algeria, (28.07-09.08.2024)

Smart Functionalized NanoMaterials for Energy Storage, Biosensing, Water and Soil Treatment

Local host: Mihaela BAIBARAC

2024_19. Alessandro FONDACCI, Università degli Studi di Perugia, Italy, (15.07.-18.07.2024)

Electrical measurements including on irradiated silicon sensors using DLTS (Deep Level Transient Spectroscopy) or/and TSC (Thermally Stimulated Current)

Local tutor: Ioana PINTILIE

2024_18. Arianna MOROZZI, Università degli Studi di Perugia, Italy, (15.07.-18.07.2024)

Electrical measurements including on irradiated silicon sensors using DLTS (Deep Level Transient Spectroscopy) or/and TSC (Thermally Stimulated Current)

Local host: Ioana PINTILIE

2024_17. Valentina SOLA, Università degli Studi di Torino, Italy, (15.07.-18.07.2024)

Electrical measurements including on irradiated silicon sensors using DLTS (Deep Level Transient Spectroscopy) or/and TSC (Thermally Stimulated Current)

Local host: Ioana PINTILIE

2023_16. Rkia ELOTMANI (https://renewpv.eu/ mobility), Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco, (14.07-10.10.2024)

Development of Low-Cost, Environmentally-Friendly Kesterite-Based Solar Cells

Local tutor: Aurelian Catalin GALCA

2023_15. Lorenza ROMAGNOLI (https://renewpv.eu/ mobility), Department of Chemistry, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy, (12.07-24.08.2024)

Electrical characterization of BaZrS₃, BaHfS₃ and their solid solutions

Local tutor: Aurelian Catalin GALCA

2024_14. Michaela LASTOVICKOVA (Bachelor student), Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom, (10.07.-13.08.2024)

Electrical measurements via DLTS (Deep Level Transient Spectroscopy) or/and TSC (Thermally Stimulated Current)

Local tutor: Ioana PINTILIE

2024_13. Rim SAYED (PhD student), Ibn Tofal University, Kenitra, Morocco, (15.06.2024–13.09.2024)

Engineering electron transport layers and interfaces for boosting the efficiency of emergent inorganic solar cells

Local tutor: Aurelian Catalin GALCA

2024_12. Samira SAADAOUI (PhD student), Ibn Tofal University, Kenitra, Morocco, (15.06.2024–13.09.2024)

Doping/Alloying in halide organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite solar cells

Local tutors: Lucia Nicoleta LEONAT, Aurelian Catalin GALCA

2024_11. Denis Alexander PIKULSKI, (PhD student), AGH University of Science and Technology, Kraków, Poland, (12.06.-15.09.2024)

Metallic glasses

Local tutors: Maria Cristina BARTHA, Aurelian Catalin GALCA

2024_10. Théo Gerard Marcel HOFFMANN (Master student, Erasmus+ mobility), CESI Graduate School of Engineering – Nancy, and in apprenticeship at Renault, France, (13.06.-04.10.2024)

Fabrication of oxide ceramics and their integration via additive manufacturing into passive microwave devices and bone regenerative grafts

Local tutor: George STAN

2024_09. Sana HANDOR (PhD student), Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Béni Mellal, Morocco, (16.05.2024–05.08.2024)

Progress in mixed halide organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite solar cells, from precursor solution preparation to functional devices

Local tutors: Lucia Nicoleta LEONAT, Aurelian Catalin GALCA

2024_08. Abdessamad EL KANOUNY (PhD student), Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco, (10.05.-30.07.2024)

Synthesis and characterization of ternary Sn(Se_1-xS_x) thin-film materials for solar cells at low cost and low environmental impact

Local tutor: Aurelian Catalin GALCA

2024_07. Hamid NEHMAR (PhD student, Eugen Ionescu scholarship – AUF/MAE), Ahmed Ben Bella Es Sénia Oran 1 University, Oran, Algeria (01.05.–31.07.2024)

Antibody binding to nanostructured materials: Realization of an Ag-Ab Biosensor

Local tutor: Victor Constantin DICULESCU

2024_06. Yosra ZIDI (PhD student, Eugen Ionescu scholarship – AUF/MAE), University of Gafsa, Gafsa, Tunisia, (03.05.–31.07.2024)

Study of the Effect of Praseodymium Doping on Barium Strontium Titanate (BST): New Potential Model and Its Implications

Local tutors: Roxana Elena PATRU, Aurelian Catalin GALCA

Experimental and theoretical perspective on band gap modulation in Sr²⁺ modified BaTiO₃ capacitors, Yosra Zidi, Othmen Khaldi, Roxana Elena Patru, Lucia Nicoleta Leonat, Monica Enculescu, Vasilica Toma, Anna Stepanova, Rached Ben Younes, Aurelian Catalin Galca, Ceramics International (2025), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2025.01.591

2024_05. Salma Kaotar HNAWI (Eugen Ionescu scholarship – AUF/MAE), Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morroco, (15.05.–31.07.2024)

Development of Innovative Oxide and Composite Thin Films to Optimize Energy Storage

Local tutors: Teddy TITE, Aurelian Catalin GALCA

2024_04. Khouloud DAMMAK (Eugen Ionescu scholarship – AUF/MAE), University of Sfax, Tunisia, (14.05.–31.07.2024)

Evaluation of the anticancer biological activity of new complexes synthesized based on monovalent metals of group 11 (Cu+, Ag+, Au+) coordinated with different types of phosphines and supported by mesoporous silica platforms

Local tutor: Victor Constantin DICULESCU

2024_03. Ricardo MARTINS (PhD student), Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal, (17.-22.03.2024)

Synthesis and characterization of high entropy materials

Local tutor: Andrei GALATANU

2024_02. Denis CHAUMONT, Bourgogne Franche-Comté University, Dijon, France (11.–13.03.2024)

Towards the development of semiconductors and wide-bandgap chalcogenide devices for advanced photovoltaic applications

Local host: Aurelian Catalin GALCA

2024_01. Muhammad TAHA SULTAN (EEA – PERLA-PV mobility), Reykjavik University, Reykjavik, Iceland, (28.02.-09.03.2024)

Development of photovoltaic cells based on organic perovskites

Local tutor: Ioana PINTILIE

2023_32. Denis Alexander PIKULSKI, (PhD student), AGH University of Science and Technology, Kraków, Poland, (17.12.-22.12.2023)

Metallic glasses

Local tutors: Maria Cristina BARTHA, Aurelian Catalin GALCA

2023_31. Gianluca D’OLIMPIO (https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Università degli Studi dell’Aquila, Italy, (11.-12.12.2023)

CrPS4: a layered phosphorous compound for electrocatalysis

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

2023_30. Jakub LACH ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), AGH University of Science and Technology, Kraków, Poland, (14.-16.11.2023)

On-Demand Functionalized Nanomaterials for Applications in Biomedicine: Antiviral Cu(I)-Coordination Compounds Conjugated with Gold Nanorods. Investigation of the Molecular, Electronic Structure and Morphology of the Complex Assembly

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

2023_29. Marija PEROVIĆ, Vinca Institute of Nuclear Sciences, Belgrade, Serbia, (07.11.-15.11.2023)

Magneto-electric measurements

Local host: Victor KUNCSER

2023_28. Dorota DARAS, Institute of Molecular Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Poznań, Poland, (07.11.-15.11.2023)

Liquid Crystals

Local host: Monica ENCULESCU

2023_27. Xueying GU (Bachelor student, Erasmus+ mobility), ENISE Saint-Etienne, Saint-Etienne, France, (31.10.-04.01.2024)

Development and applications dedicated to bioengineering

Local tutors: Ioan Alexandru IVAN, Victor KUNCSER

2023_26. Rachel Elisabeth BROPHY (PhD student, EEA – PERLA-PV mobility), Reykjavik University, Reykjavik, Iceland, (08.10.-10.10.2023)

Development of photovoltaic cells based on organic perovskites

Local tutor: Ioana PINTILIE

2023_25. Ricardo MARTINS (PhD student), Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal, (08.10.-20.10.2023)

Synthesis and characterization of high entropy materials

Local tutor: Andrei GALATANU

Simulation and study of the milling parameters on CuFeTaTiW multicomponent alloy, Ricardo Martins, António Pereira Gonçalves, José Brito Correia, Andrei Galatanu, Eduardo Alves, Marta Dias, Nuclear Materials and Energy 38 (2024) 101568, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nme.2023.101568 

Simulation, Structural, Thermal and Mechanical Properties of the FeTiTaVW High Entropy Alloy, Ricardo Martins, António Pereira Gonçalves, José Brito Correia, Andrei Galatanu, Eduardo Alves, Elena Tejado, José Ygnacio Pastor, Marta Dias, Metals 14 (2024) 436, https://doi.org/10.3390/met14040436 

2023_24. Katarzyna UNGEHEUER, (PhD student), AGH University of Science and Technology, Kraków, Poland, (25.10.-30.01.2024)

Exhaustive characterization of Cu_xO and ZnO layers for development of thin film PV

Local tutor: Aurelian Catalin GALCA

Influence of Proton Irradiation on Thin Films of AZO and ITO Transparent Conductive Oxides—Simulation of Space Environment, Katarzyna Ungeheuer, Janusz Rybak, Amelia E. Bocirnea, Denis A. Pikulski, Aurelian C. Galca, Konstanty W. Marszalek, Applied Sciences 15 (2025) 754, https://doi.org/10.3390/app15020754 

2023_23. Chiara BATTOCCHIO ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Università degli Studi Roma Tre, Italy, (24.-26.10.2023)

On-Demand Functionalized Nanomaterials for Applications in Biomedicine: Antiviral Cu(I)-Coordination Compounds Conjugated with Gold Nanorods. Investigation of the Molecular, Electronic Structure and Morphology of the Complex Assembly

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

2023_22. Yosra ZIDI (PhD student, Tunisian MESRS mobility grant), Gafsa University, Gafsa, Tunisia, (15.09.-13.12.2023)

Synthesis and characterization of titanium and barium oxides

Local tutors: Roxana Elena PATRU, Aurelian Catalin GALCA

2023_21. Nour el Hoda BOUFTILA (PhD student, CIFRA/ICTP grant), Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fès, Morocco, (01.09.-29.11.2023)

Electrochemical characterization of phosphate intercalation materials for Na ion battery

Local tutor: Aurelian Catalin GALCA

2023_20. Zaineb MIGHRI (PhD student, CIFRA/ICTP grant), Monastir University, Monastir, Tunisia, (01.09.-29.11.2023)

Development, spectroscopic and structural characterization of new phosphates for energy storage

Local tutor: Aurelian Catalin GALCA

Hybrid supercapacitors based on X-site Ba(II) ions substituted by Sr(II) in Langbeinite-type phosphates, Zaineb Mighri, , Ipek Deniz Yıldırım, Lucia Nicoleta Leonat, Outman El Khouja, Emre Erdem, Habib Nasri, Aurelian Catalin Galca, Arpad Mihai Rostas, Materialia 36 (2024) 102147, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtla.2024.102147 

Effect of transition metal ions on the dielectric properties of chromium potassium phosphates, Zaineb Mighri, Roxana Elena, Lucia Nicoleta Leonat, Outman El Khouja, Habib Nasri, Arpad Mihai Rostas, Aurelian Catalin Galca, Journal of Alloys and Compounds 1009 (2024) 176870, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2024.176870 

2023_19. André Luiz MENEZES DE OLIVEIRA, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Brazil, (04.06.-10.06.2023)

Improving photocatalytic or antimicrobial activity of novel nanomaterials

Local host: Aurelian Catalin GALCA

α-MoO₃ Micro- and Nanoparticles as Catalysts for Biofuel Production, Suelen Alves Silva Lucena de Medeiros, André Luiz Menezes de Oliveira, Thiago Marinho Duarte, Brendan James Kennedy, Arpad Mihai Rostas, Constantin Catalin Negrila, Aurelian Catalin Galca, Ary da Silva Maia, Julio Ricardo Sambrano, Marta Célia Dantas, Ana Flávia Felix Farias, Iêda Maria Garcia dos Santos, ACS Applied Nano Materials (2024) , https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsanm.4c01239 

TiO₂/ZIF-67 nanocomposites synthesized by the microwave-assisted solvothermal method: a correlation between the synthesis conditions and antimicrobial properties, R.D. Campos, A.L. Menezes de Oliveira, A.M. Rostas, A.C. Kuncser, C.C. Negrila, A.C. Galca, C. Felix, L. Castellano, F.F. da Silva, I.M. Garcia dos Santos, New Journal of Chemistry 47 (2023) 2177, https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ04415C 

Understanding the Photocatalytic Activity of Sodium Hexatitanate Nanoparticles for Pollutants Degradation: A Spectroscopic Insight, A.R. Ferreira Alves Teixeira, A.L. Menezes de Oliveira, F. Neatu, A.C. Kuncser, A.C. Galca, A.M. Rostas, I.M. Garcia dos Santos, ACS Applied Nano Materials 6 (2023) 4477, https://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acsanm.2c05577 

2023_18. Martina ZANGARI ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Università degli Studi di Trieste, Italy, (24.-27.05.2023)

The study of the asbestos fibers effects on protein involved in iron homeostasis in the cells

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

2023_17. Daniela MEDAS ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Università degli Studi di Cagliari, Italy, (22.-26.05.2023, 04-06.12.2023)

Emerging pollutants in ocean waters and their impact on biomineralization and cellular processes in foraminifera: from laboratory culture to mesocosm-scale investigation

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

2023_16. Antonio POLITANO ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Italian Institute of Technology, Italy, (08.-09.05.2023, 07.-08.12.2023)

Indium sulfide (InS), a van der Waals semiconductor suitable for efficient humidity sensing: a combined NAP-XPS and TEM investigation / Efficient humidity sensing with SnSeS Janus van der Waals semiconductor: insights from NAP-XPS and TEM

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

Unlocking superior NO₂ sensitivity and selectivity: the role of sulfur abstraction in indium sulfide (InS) nanosheet-based sensors, Gianluca D’Olimpio, Danil W. Boukhvalov, Vardan Galstyan, Jessica Occhiuzzi, Michael Vorochta, Matteo Amati, Zygmunt Milosz, Luca Gregoratti, Marian Cosmin Istrate, Chia-Nung Kuo, Chin Shan Lue, Corneliu Ghica, Elisabetta Comini, Antonio Politano, Journal of Materials Chemistry A 12 (2024)10329, https://dx.doi.org/10.1039/d4ta01287a 

2023_15. Rkia ELOTMANI (PhD student, Eugen Ionescu scholarship – AUF/MAE), Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco, (04.05.-29.07.2023)

Synthesis and characterization of thin film kesterite materials for low cost and low environmental impact solar cells

Local tutor: Aurelian Catalin GALCA

2023_14. Stephanie NKEMONE (PhD student, Eugen Ionescu scholarship – AUF/MAE), University Yaoundé I, Cameroon, (02.05.-29.07.2023)

Preparation of Ternary Metal Oxide Nanocomposites for Potential Energetic Application

Local tutor: Daniela PREDOI

2023_13. Marina CIOBANU (UTM mobility), Technical University of Moldavia, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova, (25.04.-30.04.2023; 30.10-05.11.2023)

Synthesis and characterization of thin layers of chalcogenide glasses from the As-S-Ge system

Local supervisors: Alin VELEA, Aurelian Catalin GALCA

2023_12. Ayushi RAI (PhD student, EEA-NO-179/2020 TEESM mobility), Stavanger University, Stavanger, Norway, (16.04.2023-19.06.2023)

Development of thermochromic vanadium oxides for energy efficient smart windows

Local tutor: Victor KUNCSER

2023_11. Ion LUNGU (PhD student, https://cost-opera.eu/ mobility), Moldova State University, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova, (16.04.2023-30.04.2023)

Intermediate-Band Solar Cells (IBSCs) Based on ZnO/CdS/ZnTe Heterojunctions

Local tutor: Lucian PINTILIE

DC current–voltage and impedance spectroscopy characterization of nCdS/pZnTe HJ, I. Lungu, R. E. Patru, A. C. Galca, L. Pintilie, T. Potlog, Scientific Reports 14 (2024) 12955, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-63615-6 

2023_10. Dario MASTRIPPOLITO ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Università degli Studi dell’Aquila, Italy, (10.-13.04.2023)

VCl3: a new layered magnetic van der Waals crystal

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

2023_09. Safia HAMEED ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Università di Brescia, Italy, (26.03.-01.04.2023)

Nanostructured materials for the production of clean hydrogen from biomethane/biogas

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

2023_08. Lucas QUIBLIER (Bachelor student, Erasmus+ mobility), ENISE Saint-Etienne, Saint-Etienne, France, (20.03.-25.08.2023)

Development and applications dedicated to bioengineering

Local tutors: Ioan Alexandru IVAN, Victor KUNCSER

2023_07. Patrick TSOPBOU NGUEAGNI (Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons – https://www.opcw.org/ scholarship), University of Yaounde I, Yaounde, Cameroon, (20.03.-19.08.2023)

Cerium, zinc and magnesium doped hydroxyapatite composites derived from biogenic materials: Synthesis and characterization for optimization of antimicrobial properties

Local supervisor: George STAN

2023_06. Remi ASTIER (Master student, Erasmus+ mobility), ENISE Saint-Etienne, Saint-Etienne, France, (13.03.-31.08.2023)

Development of haptic applications

Local tutors: Ioan Alexandru IVAN, Victor KUNCSER

2023_05. Laetitia GROUT (Bachelor student, Erasmus+ mobility), ENISE Saint-Etienne, Saint-Etienne, France, (13.03.-11.08.2023)

Sensorial characterization of materials

Local tutors: Ioan Alexandru IVAN, Victor KUNCSER

2023_04. Lahbib AKABBOUCH (PhD student), Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco, (26.02.-16.05.2023)

Synthesis and characterization of oxide materials for energy storage applications

Local tutors: Teddy TITE, Aurelian Catalin GALCA

2023_03. Safia DASSALEM (PhD student), Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco, (26.02.-16.05.2023)

Synthesis and functionality of biosensors

Local tutors: Anca ALDEA, Madalina Maria BARSAN

2023_02. Omar AIT LAYACHI (PhD student), Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco, (27.01.-01.03.2023)

Characterization of electrochemically obtained kesterite films

Local tutor: Aurelian Catalin GALCA

Electrodeposition mechanism of Cu₂CoSnS₄ thin films onto FTO-coated glass: Effect of some additives, Omar Ait Layachi, Asmaa Moujib, Outman El Khouja, Aurelian Catalin Galca, Abderrazzak Boudouma, Sara Azmi, Meryem Nini, Mohamed Nohair, Elmati Khoumri, Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry 959 (2024) 118177, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelechem.2024.118177 

2023_01. Hamid NEHMAR (PhD student, Algerian mobility grant), Ahmed Ben Bella Es Sénia Oran I University, Oran, Algeria, (14.01.-21.03.2023; 26.10-25.12.2023)

Synthesis and characterization of biosensors

Local tutor: Victor Constantin DICULESCU

2022_30. Marco GIORGETTI ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Università di Bologna, Italy, (6.-8.12.2022)

Magnesium ion batteries: structure and morphology checked by in situ XAS, in situ XRD and TEM

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

2022_29. Dario MASTRIPPOLITO ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Università degli Studi dell’Aquila, Italy, (21.-24.11.2022)

Revealing the varied surface crystalline phases of oxidized van der Waals CrCl₃ crystals

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

2022_28. Giovanni Battista DE GIUDICI ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Università degli Studi di Caglary, Italy, (13.-14.09.2022)

Co-contamination of ocean waters and its impact of cellular and biomineralization processes: a case study on foraminifera

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

2022_27. Elyazid EL MAHBOUB (PhD student), Cady Ayyad University, Marrakesh, Morocco, (03.09.–01.12.2022)

Structural characterization of kesterite/stanite films

Local tutor: Aurelian Catalin GALCA

Investigation of kesterite to stannite phase transition and band gap engineering in Cu₂Zn_1-xCo_xSnS₄ thin films prepared by sol-gel spin coating, Elyazid El Mahboub, Outman El Khouja, Amelia Elena Bocirnea, Sana Zakaria, Aurelian Catalin Galca, Mohammed Mansori, Ahmed El Hichou, Applied Surface Science 672 (2024) 160848, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2024.160848 

2022_26. Dorsaf BAYOUDHI (PhD student, Tunisian MESRS mobility grant), Centre National de Recherche des Sciences des Matériaux – CNRSM, Borj Cedria, Tunisia, (03.09.-01.12.2022)

Elaboration, purification and study of the physicochemical properties of P₂O₅-Al₂O₃-MO undoped and rare earth-doped phosphate glasses

Local tutors: Mihail SECU, Aurelian Catalin GALCA

Optical characterization of Sm³⁺ doped phosphate glasses for potential orange laser applications, Dorsaf Bayoudhi, Chaker Bouzidi, Elena Matei, Mihail Secu, Aurelian Catalin Galca, Journal of Luminescence 265 (2024) 120204, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jlumin.2023.120204 

2022_25. Yosra ZIDI (PhD student, Tunisian MESRS mobility grant), Gafsa University, Gafsa, Tunisia, (05.09.-30.11.2022)

Synthesis and characterization of titanate and barium oxides

Local tutors: Roxana Elena PATRU, Aurelian Catalin GALCA

2022_24. Sara LAAFAR (Eugen Ionescu scholarship – AUF/MAE), Cady Ayyad University, Marrakesh, Morocco, (13.09.–06.12.2022)

Fabrication and modeling of ZTO-based transistors (ZTO-bioTFT) for electronic biosensing applications

Local tutor: Cristina BESLEAGA

2022_23. Ali Sadek KADARI (Ph.D. student, Eugen Ionescu scholarship – AUF/MAE), Oran I University, Oran, Algeria, (11.09.-07.12.2022)

Synthesis and characterization of semiconductor thin films by chemical and physical sputtering for optoelectronic applications

Local tutor: Aurelian Catalin GALCA

Growth and optimization of spray coated Cu₂BaSnS₄ thin films for solar photovoltaic application, Ali Sadek Kadari, Abdelkader Nebatti Ech-Chergui, Prashant R. Ghediya, Atika Guendouz, M’hamed Guezzoul, Outman El Khouja, Amelia Elena Bocirnea, Kouider Driss-Khodja, Bouhalouane Amrani , Aurelian Catalin Galca, Materialia 36 (2024) 102178, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtla.2024.102178 

2022_22. Aurelien BOPDA (Eugen Ionescu scholarship – AUF/MAE), Dschang University, Dschang, Cameroon, (26.09.-15.12.2022)

Post-synthesis functionalization of coordination polymers (MOFs) for CO₂ capture

Local tutor: Victor Constantin DICULESCU

2022_21. Hassen DHIFAOUI (Eugen Ionescu scholarship – AUF/MAE), Monastir University, Monastir, Tunisia, (26.09.-15.12.2022)

Study of the effect of the DABMN passivation layer at the perovskite/HTM interface in solar cells

Local tutor: Oana RASOGA

2022_20. Zaineb MIGHRI (PhD student, Eugen Ionescu scholarship– AUF/MAE), Monastir University, Monastir, Tunisia, (06.09.-29.11.2022)

Development, spectroscopic and structural characterization of new phosphates for energy storage

Local tutor: Aurelian Catalin GALCA

Structural and Electrical Properties of Novel Cr/Fe Mixed Transition-Metal Phosphates, Z. Mighri, K. Souiwa, A.M. Rostas, R.E. Patru, A.E. Bocirnea, N. Iacob, V. Kuncser, O. El Khouja, L.N. Leonat, M. Hidouri, H. Nasri, A.C. Galca, Inorganic Chemistry 62 (2023) 8530, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.inorgchem.2c04389 

2022_19. Issam BOUKHOUBZA (Eugen Ionescu scholarship– AUF/MAE), Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fès, Morroco, (12.09.-07.12.2022)

Oxide nanowire functionalized nanocarbons (ZnO, WO₃): Synthesis and improvement of their performance as gas sensors

Local tutors: Elena MATEI

Electrochemical Deposition of ZnO Nanowires on CVD-Graphene/Copper Substrates, I. Boukhoubza, E. Matei, A. Jorio, M. Enculescu, I. Enculescu, Nanomaterials 12 (2022) 2858, https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12162858 

2022_18. Alvaro RODRIGUEZ LOPEZ (Ph.D. student, UC3M mobility), University Carlos III, Madrid, Spain, (05.09.-07.12.2022)

Synthesis and characterization of high entropy alloys

Local tutor: Andrei GALATANU

Evaluation of thermal properties of CuCrFeV (Ti, Ta, W, Mo) for nuclear fusion applications, A. Rodríguez-López, B. Savoini, M.A. Monge, A. Galatanu, M. Galatanu, Nuclear Materials and Energy 41 (2024) 101767, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nme.2024.101767 

2022_17. Iryna IVANENKO, Technical University of Ukraine, Kiev, Ukraine, (04.08.-04.09.2022)

Development of functional materials based on nickel ferrites

Local host: Petre BADICA

2022_16. Marina CIOBANU (UTM mobility), Technical University of Moldavia, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova, (17.07.-01.08.2022)

Synthesis and characterization of thin layers of chalcogenide glasses from the As-S-Ge system

Local supervisors: Alin VELEA, Aurelian Catalin GALCA

2022_15. Martina ZANGARI ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Università degli Studi di Trieste, Italy, (06.-08.06.2022)

Analysis of the interaction between proteins and asbestos fibers

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

2022_14. Maria KHACHEBA (PhD student), Mohamed Khider University of Biskra, Biskra, Algeria, (05.06.–30.06.2022)

Synthesis of new ceramics; determination of dielectric, piezoelectric and ferroelectric properties

Local tutors: Luminita AMARANDE, Aurelian Catalin GALCA

2022_13. Rachel Elisabeth BROPHY (PhD student, EEA – PERLA-PV mobility), Reykjavik University, Reykjavik, Iceland, (14.05.-04.06.2022)

Development of photovoltaic cells based on organic perovskites

Local tutor: Ioana PINTILIE

Effect of Pressure on the Dynamics of Iodide Defects in Methylammonium Lead Iodide: An Atomistic Simulation, R.E. Brophy, M. Kateb, K. Torfason, G.A.Nemnes, H.G. Svavarsson, I. Pintilie, A. Manolescu, Journal of Physical Chemistry C 127 (2023) 7938, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpcc.3c00657 

Capacitive and Inductive Effects in Perovskite Solar Cells: The Different Roles of Ionic Current and Ionic Charge Accumulation, N.e Filipoiu, A.T. Preda, D.V. Anghel, R. Patru, R.E. Brophy, M. Kateb, C. Besleaga, A.G. Tomulescu, I. Pintilie, A. Manolescu, G.A. Nemnes, Physical Review Applied 18 (2022) 064087, https://dx.doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevApplied.18.064087 

2022_12. Marta DIAS (researcher, EUROfusion mission), Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal, (05.06.-08.06.2022; 12.12.-15.12.2022)

Synthesis and characterization of high entropy materials

Local host: Andrei GALATANU

Damage threshold of CuCrFeTiV high entropy alloys for nuclear fusion reactors, M. Dias, S. Magalhães, F. Antão, R.C. da Silva, A.P. Gonçalves, P.A. Carvalho, J.B. Correia, A. Galatanu, E. Alves, Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms, 529 (2022) 49, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nimb.2022.09.003 

2022_11. Ricardo MARTINS (PhD student), Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal, (05.06.-24.06.2022)

Synthesis and characterization of high entropy materials

Local tutor: Andrei GALATANU

Behavior of Cu-Y₂O₃ and CuCrZr-Y₂O₃ composites before and after irradiation, R. Martins, F. Antão, J.B. Correia, E. Tejado, J. Pastor, A. Galatanu, P.A. Carvalho, E. Alves, M. Dias, Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms, 539 (2023) 73, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nimb.2023.03.011 

2022_10. Marwene OUMEZZINE (Tunisian MESRS project), Gafsa University, Gafsa, Tunisia, (14.05.-04.06.2022)

New ferro-magnetic materials; Synthesis and characterization of new nanostructured compounds based on manganites

Local host: Aurelian Catalin GALCA

A-site K-doped lanthanum manganite nanocrystalline La_0.67Ba_0.33MnO₃ for room-temperature micro-scale magnetic cooling, Marwène Oumezzine, Arpad Mihai Rostas, Amelia Elena Bocirnea, El Kebir Hlil, Aurelian Catalin Galca, Journal of Alloys and Compounds 976 (2024) 173257, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2023.173257 

Structural, Frequency and Temperature Dependent Dielectric Properties of Zn²⁺ Substituted Ni-Co Based Spinel Ferrite (Zn_xNi_0.8−xCo_0.2Fe₂O₄), Marwène Oumezzine, Alin Iuga, Monica Enculescu and Aurelian Catalin Galca, ECS Journal of Solid State Science and Technology 12 (2023) 053008, http://dx.doi.org/10.1149/2162-8777/acd6bb 

2022_09. Antonio POLITANO ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Italian Institute of Technology, Genoa, Italy, (24.-25.05.2022, 13-14.09.2022)

Platinum disulfide (PtS₂): a transition-metal dichalcogenide for photonics and humidity sensing; Gallium sulfide (GaS): a van der Waals semiconductor for efficient gas sensing

Local hosts: Corneliu GHICA, Mariana STEFAN

2022_08. Amit AGARWAL ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India, (23.-24.05.2022)

Surface states in Au₂Bi, a candidate for plasmonics and topological superconductivity, and its structural and physicochemical properties

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

2022_07. Elisabetta COMINI ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Università di Brescia, Italy, (9.-15.05.2022, 15-30.06.2022)

Fabrication of metal oxide (paramagnetic) nanostructure – based acetone sensors

Local hosts: Corneliu GHICA, Mariana STEFAN

Nb₂O₅ Microcolumns for Ethanol Sensing, Gayan W. C. Kumarage, Shasika A. Panamaldeniya,Valentin A. Maraloiu, Buddhika S. Dassanayake, Nanda Gunawardhana, Elisabetta Comini, Sensors 24 (2024) 1851, https://doi.org/10.3390/s24061851 

2022_06. Killian TOULGOAT (Master student, Erasmus+ mobility), Polytech Clermont-Ferrand, Clermont-Ferrand, France, (11.04.-29.07.2022)

Materials characterization and related physics on ceramic-ceramic and metal-ceramic composite

Local tutor: Petre BADICA

2022_05. Robin MONET (Master student, Erasmus+ mobility), Polytech Clermont-Ferrand, Clermont-Ferrand, France, (11.04.-29.07.2022)

Synthesis and characterization of superconductor YBa₂Cu₃O_7-δ dub shaped ceramic targets for pulsed laser deposition (PLD). Synthesis and characterization of the collinowensite phase (BaCuSi₂O₆)

Local tutor: Petre BADICA

2022_04. Sebastian WACHOWSKI ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Gdansk University of Technology, Poland, (07-25.03.2012)

Defect structure, local coordination and electron interactions in BaLnCo₂O₆– layered perovskites

Local hosts: Daniela GHICA, Mariana STEFAN

2022_03. Marko ROBIC (PhD student, Croatian Science Foundation mobility), Ruder Boskovic Institute, Zagreb, Croatia, (03.03.-11.03.2022)

Advanced characterization of iron and rare earth oxide compounds obtained by electrospinning

Local tutor: Petre BADICA

2022_02. Nina POPOV (PhD student, Croatian Science Foundation mobility), Ruder Boskovic Institute, Zagreb, Croatia, (03.03.-11.03.2022)

Advanced characterization of rare earth-doped iron oxides for photocatalytic applications

Local tutor: Petre BADICA

Influence of erbium doping on the structural, magnetic and optical properties of hematite (α-Fe₂O₃) nanorods, N. Popov, M. Ristić, V. Kuncser, K. Zadro, N. Velinov , P. Badica, A. Alexandru-Dinu, N. Iacob, L.K. Krehula, S. Musić, S. Krehula, Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids 169 (2022) 110857, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpcs.2022.110857 

2022_01. Marko KARLUŠIĆ ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Ruder Boskovic Institute, Croatia, (17-21.01.2022)

Comparison between swift heavy ion and highly charged ion impact sites on the surfaces of SiO₂ and CaF₂

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

2021_09. Marwene OUMEZZINE (Tunisian MESRS project), Gafsa University, Gafsa, Tunisia, (02.12.-15.12.2021)

New ferro-magnetic materials; Synthesis and characterization of new nanostructured compounds based on manganites

Local supervisor: Aurelian Catalin GALCA

Magnetocaloric and Giant Magnetoresistance Effects in La-Ba-Mn-Ti-O Epitaxial Thin Films: Influence of Phase Transition and Magnetic Anisotropy, M. Oumezzine, C.F. Chirila, I. Pasuk, A.C. Galca, A. Leca, B. Borca, V. Kuncser, Materials 15 (2022) 8003, https://doi.org/10.3390/ma15228003 

2021_08. Zaineb MIGHRI (PhD student, Tunisian MESRS mobility grant), Monastir University, Monastir, Tunisia, (07.09.-03.12.2021)

Characterization of phosphates

Local tutor: Aurelian Catalin GALCA

2021_07. Myriam BERKOUCH (student, personal funds, co-financed by NIMP/CIFRA), ESAIP, Angers, France, (01.06.2021-03.07.2021)

Assessment of uncertainties associated to X-ray diffraction measurements

Local tutor: Aurelian Catalin GALCA

2021_06. Marina CIOBANU (Postdoctoral researcher, Eugen Ionescu scholarship– AUF/MAE), Technical University of Moldavia, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova, (15.09.-13.12.2021)

Synthesis and characterization of thin layers of chalcogenide glasses from the As-S-Ge system

Local supervisors: Alin VELEA, Aurelian Catalin GALCA

First Sharp Diffraction Peak features of the intermediate phase glasses and amorphous thin films in the non-stoichiometric (GeS₄)_x(AsS₃)_1-x system, M. Ciobanu, A.C. Galca, F. Sava, M.Y. Zaki, A. Velea, D. Tsiulyanu, Thin Solid Films 773 (2023) 139828, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsf.2023.139828 

2021_05. Hajar GHANNAM (Postdoctoral researcher, Eugen Ionescu scholarship– AUF/MAE), Abdelmalek Essaâdi University, Tétouan, Morocco, (03.09.-15.12.2021)

Development of a high performance electrochemical super-capacitor device based on graphene-ZnO

Local tutors: Teddy TITE, Aurelian Catalin GALCA

2021_04. Clement ROUVET (Master student, Erasmus+ mobility); Polytech Clermont-Ferrand, Clermont-Ferrand, France, (05.04.-30.07.2021)

Materials characterization and related physics on ceramic-ceramic and metal-ceramic composite

Local tutor: Petre BADICA

2021_03. Clement RAINHA (Master student, Erasmus+ mobility), Polytech Clermont-Ferrand, Clermont-Ferrand, France, (05.04.-30.07.2021)

Studies of ceramic-ceramic, ceramic-metallic, ceramic polymer, and metallic polymer composite material

Local tutor: Petre BADICA

2021_02. Sara AIT BOUZID (PhD student, CNRST Morocco mobility grant), Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Béni Mellal, Morocco, (22.03.2021–13.06.2021)

Synthesis and characterization of new magnetocaloric materials

Local tutors: Aurelian Catalin GALCA, Victor KUNCSER

Magnetocaloric properties of La_0.9K_0.1MnO₃ and La_0.8K_0.1Pb_0.1MnO₃ bulk perovskite manganites, S. Ait Bouzid, N. Elhamouchi, M. Sajieddine, O. Aitmellal, V. Kuncser, A.C. Galca, N. Iacob, M. Enculescu, A. Essoumhi, Journal of Materials Science–Materials in Electronics 35 (2024) 2138, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-024-13873-x 

Enhanced magnetocaloric properties of La_0.8K_0.2-xPb_xMnO₃ nanoparticles by optimizing Pb doping concentrations, S. Ait Bouzid, A. Essoumhi, A.M. Rostas, A.C. Kuncser, C.C. Negrila, N. Iacob, A. Galatanu, B. Popescu, M. Sajieddine, A.C. Galca, V. Kuncser, Ceramics International 48 (2022) 16845, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2022.02.239 

2021_01. Oussama AITMELLAL (PhD student, CNRST Morocco mobility grant), Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Béni Mellal, Morocco, (22.03.2021–13.06.2021)

Studying the properties of luminescent materials with potential applications in the field of energy

Local tutors: Mihail SECU, Aurelian Catalin GALCA

The influence of Zr⁴⁺ doping on the structural and photoluminescence properties of LaPO₄:Ce³⁺/Mn²⁺ phosphors, O. AitMellal, L. Oufni, M.Y. Messous, A.M. Rostas, A.C. Galca, V. Toma, E. Matei, M. Secu, Journal of Luminescence 251 (2022) 119226, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jlumin.2022.119226 

Temperature-induced phase transition and tunable luminescence properties of Ce³⁺-Mn²⁺-Zr⁴⁺ tri-doped LaPO₄ phosphor, O. AitMellal, L. Oufni, M.Y. Messous, E. Matei, A.M. Rostas, A.C. Galca , M. Secu, Optical Materials 129 (2022) 112567, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optmat.2022.112567 

2020_09. Ilhame ASSAHSAHI (PhD student, Eugen Ionescu scholarship– AUF/MAE), Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco, (16.09.-14.04.2021)

Thermoelectric materials for energy recovery applications

Local tutor: Andrei GALATANU

Influence of the synthesis parameters on the transport properties of Mg₂Si_0.4Sn_0.6 solid solutions produced by melting and spark plasma sintering, I. Assahsahi, B. Popescu, M. Enculescu, M. Galatanu, A.C. Galca, R. El Bouayadi, D. Zejli, A. Galatanu, Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids 163 (2022) 110561, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpcs.2021.110561 

2020_08. Abdoulaye DIALLO (Eugen Ionescu scholarship– AUF/MAE)

Cheikh Anta Diop University, Dakar, Senegal, (20.09.-13.12.2020)

Nano- oxides and nanocomposites synthesized by green chemistry: physical properties and applications

Local supervisors: Teddy TITE, Victor Constantin DICULESCU

2020_07. Mama SANGARE (Eugen Ionescu scholarship– AUF/MAE), University of Science and Technology from Bamako, Bamako, Mali, (27.09.-18.12.2020)

Preparation and study of the properties of organic molecular layers

Local tutor: Bogdana BORCA

2020_06. Hanadi MEHDI (PhD student, Eugen Ionescu scholarship– AUF/MAE), Monastir University, Monastir, Tunisia, (02.09.–28.11.2020)

Optimization and stability study of double-cation perovskite solar cells

Local tutors: Lucia Nicoleta LEONAT, Aurelian-Catalin GALCA

Effect of chlorine and bromine on the perovskite crystal growth in mesoscopic heterojunction photovoltaic device, H. Mehdi, L.N. Leonat, V. Stancu, H. Saidi, M. Enculescu, A.G. Tomulescu b, V. Toma, I. Pintilie, A. Bouazizi , A.C. Galca, Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing 143 (2022) 106558, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mssp.2022.106558 

2020_05. Issam DERKAOUI (Eugen Ionescu scholarship– AUF/MAE), Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fès, Morroco, (16.09.-12.12.2020)

Studies on vanadium oxide nanocomposites: Synthesis and improvement of their optoelectronic performance for energy storage

Local tutors: Teddy TITE, Aurelian-Catalin GALCA

2020_04. Issam BOUKHOUBZA (PhD student, Eugen Ionescu scholarship– AUF/MAE), Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fès, Morroco, (16.09.-12.12.2020)

Local tutors: Elena MATEI, Aurelian-Catalin GALCA

Graphene Oxide Concentration Effect on the Optoelectronic Properties of ZnO/GO Nanocomposites, I. Boukhoubza, M. Khenfouch, M. Achehboune, L. Leontie, A.C. Galca, M. Enculescu, A. Carlescu, M. Guerboub, B.M. Mothudi, A. Jorio, I. Zorkani, Nanomaterials 10 (2020) 1532, https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10081532 

2020_03. Eleftherios NIAPOS (Master student, Erasmus+ student mobility for traineeship), University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece, (28.02–07.05.2020)

Magnetism and magneto-functionalities in nanostructured materials including thin films and multilayers

Local tutor: Victor KUNCSER

2020_02. Jamal ZIMOU (PhD student, co-financing granted by the home university and the Physics and Cultural Foundation at Magurele), Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco, (27.02.–01.08.2020)

Characterization of doped CeO₂ films

Local tutors: Aurelian-Catalin GALCA, Lucian PINTILIE

2020_01. Outman EL KHOUJA (PhD student, co-financing granted by the home university and the Physics and Cultural Foundation at Magurele, ICTP fellow), Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco, (30.01.–01.08.2020; 07.11.2020-30.06.2021)

Preparation and characterization of chalcogenide films

Local tutors: Aurelian-Catalin GALCA, Lucian PINTILIE

Structural, morphological and optical properties of Cu–Fe–Sn–S thin films prepared by electrodeposition at fixed applied potential, O. El Khouja, A.C. Galca, K. Nouneh, M.Y. Zaki, M. Ebn Touhami, M. Taibi, E. Matei, C.C. Negrila, M. Enculescu, Lucian Pintilie, Thin Solid Films 721 (2021) 138547, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsf.2021.138547 

Secondary phases and their influence on optical and electrical properties of electrodeposited Cu₂FeSnS₄ films, O. El Khouja, A.C. Galca, M.Y. Zaki, A. Talbi, H. Ahmoum, K. Nouneh, M. Ebn Touhami, M.Taibi, E. Matei, M. Enculescu, L. Pintilie, Applied Physics A-Materials Science & Processing 127 (2021) 887, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00339-021-05038-y 

Bulk and surface characteristics of co-electrodeposited Cu₂FeSnS₄ thin films sulfurized at different annealing temperatures, O. El Khouja, C.C. Negrila, K. Nouneh, M. Secu, M. Ebn Touhami, E. Matei, V. Stancu, M. Enculescu, V. Kuncser, A.C. Galca, Journal of Alloys and Compounds 906 (2022) 164379, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2022.164379 

Structural and transport properties of Cu₂CoSnS₄ films prepared by spray pyrolysis, O. El Khouja, I. Assahsahi, K. Nouneh, M. Ebn Touhami, M. Secu, A. Talbi, Y. Khaissa, E. Matei, V. Stancu, A. Galatanu, A.C. Galca,; Ceramics International 48 (2022) 32418, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2022.07.185 

Growth and characterization of Cu–Ni–Sn–S films electrodeposited at different applied potentials, O. El Khouja, K. Nouneh, M. Ebn Touhami, E. Matei, V. Stancu, M. Enculescu, A.C. Galca, Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics 34 (2023) 760, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-023-10173-8 

2019_19. José Pedro Basto da SILVA ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Universidade do Minho, Portugal, (04-06.11.2019, 09-13.12.2019)

Understating interfacial effects on p-n junctions for thermoelectric generator devices

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

Tri-layered Si/Co₃O₄/ZnO heterojunction for high-performance visible photodetection, Leonardo Domingues,  Ampattu R. Jayakrishnan, Adrian Kaim, Katarzyna Gwozdz, Marian C. Istrate, Corneliu Ghica, Mario Pereira, António Castro, Luís Marques, Robert L. Z. Hoye, Judith L. MacManus-Driscoll, José P. B. Silva, Journal of Materials Chemistry C 12 (2024) 8727, https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TC01624F 

All-Oxide p–n Junction Thermoelectric Generator Based on SnOx and ZnO Thin Films, E.M.F. Vieira, J.P.B. Silva, K. Veltruská, C.M. Istrate, V. Lenzi, V. Trifiletti, B. Lorenzi, V. Matolín, C. Ghica, L. Marques, O. Fenwick, L.M. Goncalves, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 13 (2021) 35187, https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsami.1c09748 

2019_18. Nico HEMPEL ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Technische Universität Braunschweig, Germany, (18-21.11.2019)

Analysis of microstructural evolution in high-alloy steels due to welding and plastic deformation at high temperatures

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

2019_17. Jing REN & Jianzhong ZHANG, Key Laboratory of In-fiber Integrated Optics, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China, (14-18.07.2019)

Luminescent Nano-Glass Composites

Local host: Mihail SECU

Third-order optical nonlinearity properties of CdCl₂-modifed Ge–Sb–S chalcogenide glasses, X.S. Lu, J.H. Li, L. Yang, R.N. Zhang, Y.D. Zhang, J. Ren, A.C. Galca, M. Secu, G. Farrell, P.F. Wang, Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids 528 (2020) 119757, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnoncrysol.2019.119757 

2019_16. Hamza SAIDI (Eugen Ionescu scholarship – AUF/MAE)

Monastir University, Monastir, Tunisia; (06.05-03.08.2019)

Study of transfer and charge transport properties in organic structures based on NO₂-BMN

Local tutor: Anca STANCULESCU

2019_15. Sara AZMI (PhD student, Eugen Ionescu scholarship – AUF/MAE), Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco; (10.05-07.08.2019)

Electrodeposition of thin kesterite layers for photovoltaics

Local tutor: Aurelian Catalin GALCA

Towards phase pure kesterite Cu₂ZnSnS₄ absorber layers growth via single step free sulfurization electrodeposition under a fix applied potential on Mo substrate, S. Azmi, A. Moujib, O.A. Layachi, E. Matei, A.C. Galca, M.Y. Zaki, M. Secu, M.I. Rusu, C.E.A. Grigorescu, E.M. Khoumri, Journal of Alloys and Compounds 842 (2020) 155821, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2020.155821 

2019_14. Khaled BELFAA (PhD student, Eugen Ionescu scholarship – AUF/MAE),Gabes University, Gabes, Tunisia; (06.05-03.08.2019)

Elaboration and characterization of nanocrystals and thin films based on pure TiO₂ and modified by noble metals

Local tutor: Stefan NEATU

2019_13. Larbi FILALI (Eugen Ionescu scholarship – AUF/MAE), Ahmed Ben Bella Es Sénia Oran 1 University, Oran, Algeria; (06.05- 03.08.2019)

Study of the effect of molecular hydrogen on the nanostructured silicon, for the detection of biomolecules at the solid / liquid interface

Local tutors: Alin VELEA, Victor Constantin DICULESCU

2019_12. Sarah DERBALI (PhD student, Eugen Ionescu scholarship– AUF/MAE), Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco; (15.05-12.08.2019)

Obtaining and characterization of new halogenated organic perovskites

Local tutor: Mihaela Florea

Influence of doping the inorganic cation with Eu or Sb on the properties of perovskite films, V. Stancu, L.N. Leonat, A.G. Tomulescu, S. Derbali, L. Pintilie, C. Besleaga, A.C. Galca, F. Neatu, S. Neatu, M. Florea, I. Pintilie, Physica Scripta 95 (2020) 075707, https://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1402-4896/ab90be 

Enhancing stability of hybrid perovskite solar cells by imidazolium incorporation, A.G. Tomulescu, L.N. Leonat, F. Neatu, V. Stancu, V. Toma, S. Derbali, S. NEatu, A.M. Rostas, C. Besleaga, R. Patru, I. Pintilie, M. Florea, Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells 227 (2021) 111096, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solmat.2021.111096 

2019_11. Marwa HATTAB (PhD student, Eugen Ionescu scholarship– AUF/MAE), El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia; (06.05-03.08.2019)

Research theme: Study of the corrosion of a ceramic coating developed by the sol-gel method on magnesium and its alloys which are used in biomedical applications

Local tutor: Marin CERNEA

Ce-doped MgO films on AZ31 alloy substrate for biomedical applications: preparation, characterization and testing, Marwa Hattab, Samia Ben Hassen, Silvia Spriano, Sara Ferraris, Marin Cernea, Yasser Ben Amor, Biomedical Materials 19 (2024) 025013, https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-605X/ad1dfa 

2019_09. Ilhame ASSAHSAHI (PhD student, Eugen Ionescu scholarship– AUF/MAE), Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco; (07.05-04.08.2019)

Thermoelectric materials for energy recovery applications

Local tutor: Andrei GALATANU

2019_08. Mohamed Yassine ZAKI (PhD student, Eugen Ionescu scholarship– AUF/MAE), Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco; (15.05-12.08.2019)

Obtaining and characterization of Cu₂ZnSnS₄ films for photovoltaics

Local tutor: Aurelian Catalin GALCA

ZnS stacking order influence on the formation of Zn-poor and Zn-rich Cu₂ZnSnS₄ phase, M.Y. Zaki, O. El Khouja, K. Nouneh, M. Ebn Touhami, E. Matei, S. Azmi, M.I. Rusu, C.E.A. Grigorescu, S. Briche, M. Boutamart, P. Badica, M. Burdusel, M. Secu, L. Pintilie, A.C. Galca, Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics 33 (2022) 11989, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-022-08160-6 

2019_07. Mohammed GUERBOUB (PhD student, Eugen Ionescu scholarship– AUF/MAE), Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fès, Maroc; (05.05-02.08.2019)

Study of defects induced by irradiation in detectors

Local tutor: Ioana PINTILIE

2019_06. Ousmane DIAGNE (PhD student, Eugen Ionescu scholarship– AUF/MAE), Cheikh Anta Diop University, Dakar, Senegal; (07.05- 04.08.2019)

Development and characterization of Cu₂ZnSnS₄ (CZTS) thin films of for photovoltaic applications

Local tutors: Alin VELEA, Aurelian Catalin GALCA

Secondary Crystalline Phases Influence on Optical Properties in Off-Stoichiometric Cu₂S–ZnS–SnS₂ Thin Films, F. Sava, O. Diagne, A.C. Galca, I.D. Simandan, E. Matei, M. Burdusel, N. Becherescu, V. Becherescu, C. Mihai, A. Velea, Materials 13 (2020) 4624, https://doi.org/10.3390/ma13204624 

2019_05. Oussama AITMELLAL (PhD student, CNRST Morocco mobility grant) Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Béni Mellal, Morocco; (09.05.-06.08.2019)

Studying the properties of luminescent materials with potential applications in the field of energy

Local tutors: Florentina NEATU, Mihail SECU

Structural and Optical Investigations of Ce^3+/Mn²⁺-Doped LaPO₄ Phosphors, O. AitMellal, L. Oufni, M.Y. Messous, F. Neatu, M. Florea, S. Neatu, A.M. Rostas, M. Secu, Journal of Electronic Materials 50 (2021) 2137, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11664-020-08678-7 

Structural properties and near-infrared light from Ce³⁺/Nd³⁺-co-doped LaPO₄ nanophosphors for solar cell applications, O. AitMellal, L. Oufni, M.Y. Messous, M. Tahri, Ş. Neatu, M. Florea, F. Neatu, M. Secu, Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics 33 (2022) 4197, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-021-07615-6 

Comparative investigation of structural, EPR, optical and photoluminescence properties of nanostructured LaPO₄:Ce/RE/Me and LaPO₄:Yb/Er phosphors prepared by co-precipitation method, O. AitMellal, L. Oufni, M.Y. Messous, M.M. Trandafir, I.M. Chirica, M. Florea, Ş. Neațu, A.M. Rostas, M. Secu, F. Neațu, Journal of Solid State Chemistry 301 (2021) 122310, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jssc.2021.122310 

2019_04. Sara AIT BOUZID (PhD student, CNRST Morocco mobility grant), Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Béni Mellal, Morocco; (09.05.-06.08.2019)

Synthesis and characterization of new magnetocaloric materials

Local tutors: Aurelian Catalin GALCA, Victor KUNCSER

Magneto-functionalities of La_1-xA_xMnO₃ (A = K; Ba) synthesized by flash combustion method, S. Ait Bouzid, A.C. Galca, M. Sajieddine, V. Kuncser, A.M. Rostas, N. Iacob, M. Enculescu, L. Amarande, I. Pasuk, A. Essoumhi, Journal of Alloys and Compounds 839 (2020) 155546, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2020.155546 

2019_03. Sebastian WACHOWSKI ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Gdansk University of Technology, Poland, (06-13.05.2019)

Structural defects, cation ordering and phase transitions in conducting BaLnCo₂O₆ double perovskites

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

Structure and water uptake in BaLnCo₂O_6−δ (Ln =La, Pr, Nd, Sm, Gd, Tb and Dy), S. Lech Wachowski, I. Szpunar, M.H. Sørby, A. Mielewczyk–Gryń, M. Balaguer, C. Ghica, M.C. Istrate, M. Gazda, A.E. Gunnæs, J.M. Serra , T. Norby, R. Strandbakke, Acta Materialia 199 (2020) 297, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actamat.2020.08.018 

2019_02. Stefano LETTIERI ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), CNR- Institute of Applied Science and Intelligent Systems, Italy, (02-05.04.2019)

Investigating structural and electronic fingerprints of enhanced photocatalytic efficiency in TiO2/graphene and N-doped TiO2 nanostructures

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

Mesoporous TiO₂ from Metal-Organic Frameworks for Photoluminescence-Based Optical Sensing of Oxygen, M. Alfè, V. Gargiulo, M. Amati, V.A. Maraloiu, P. Maddalena, S. Lettieri, Catalysts 11 (2021) 795, https://doi.org/10.3390/catal11070795 

Simple Ethanol Refluxing Method for Production of Blue-Colored Titanium Dioxide with Oxygen Vacancies and Visible Light-Driven Photocatalytic Properties, S. Lettieri, V. Gargiulo, M. Alfè, M. Amati, P. Zeller, V.A. Maraloiu, F. Borbone, M. Pavone, A.B. Muñoz-García, P. Maddalena, Journal of Physical Chemistry C 124 (2020) 3564, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpcc.9b08993 

2019_01. Marcin LAPINSKI ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Gdansk University of Technology, Poland, (26-27.02.2019)

Au-Si plasmonic platforms: mechanism of formation

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

Experimental tuning of AuAg nanoalloy plasmon resonances assisted by machine learning method, R. Kozioł, M. Łapiński, P. Syty, W. Sadowski, J.E. Sienkiewicz, B. Nurek , V.A. Maraloiu, B. Kościelska, Applied Surface Science 567 (2021) 150802, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2021.150802 

2018_20. José Pedro Basto da SILVA ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Departamento de Fisica Universidade do Minho, Portugal, (19-23.11.2018)

Ferroelectric/TMDs hybrid structures for memory applications

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

Energy storage performance of ferroelectric ZrO₂ film capacitors: effect of HfO₂:Al₂O₃ dielectric insert layer, J.P.B. Silva, J.M.B. Silva, K.C. Sekhar, H. Palneedi, M. C. Istrate, R.F. Negrea, C. Ghica, A. Chahboun, M. Pereira, M.J.M. Gomes, Journal of Materials Chemistry A 8 (2020) 14177, https://doi.org/10.1039/D0TA04984K 

HfO₂–Al₂O₃ Dielectric Layer for a Performing Metal–Ferroelectric–Insulator–Semiconductor Structure with a Ferroelectric 0.5Ba(Zr_0.2Ti_0.8)O₃-0.5(Ba_0.7Ca_0.3)TiO₃ Thin Film, J.P.B. Silva, K.C. Sekhar, K. Veltruská, V. Matolín, R.F. Negrea, C. Ghica, M.J.S. Oliveira, J. Agostinho Moreira, M. Pereira, M.J.M. Gomes, ACS Applied Electronic Materials 2 (2020) 2780, https://doi.org/10.1021/acsaelm.0c00480 

2018_19. Navpreet KAUR ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Università di Brescia, Italy, (05-09.11.2018)

Surface doping of nanostructured MOX chemical sensors by ion beam irradiation

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

Novel Christmas Branched Like NiO/NiWO₄/WO₃ (p–p–n) Nanowire Heterostructures for Chemical Sensing, N. Kaur, D. Zappa, V.A. Maraloiu, E. Comini, Advanced Functional Materials 31 (2021) 2104416, https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202104416 

2018_18. Maria KHACHEBA (PhD student), Mohamed Khider University of Biskra, Biskra, Algeria; (02.11.–30.11.2018)

Structural and electrical design (dielectric, piezoelectric, ferroelectric) of PZT and BT doped ceramics

Local tutors: Luminita AMARANDE, Aurelian Catalin GALCA

2018_17. Abdelbassat KENANE (PhD student, PNE scholarship granted by the Algerian government) Mustapha Stambouli University of Mascara, Mascara, Algeria, 22.10.2018–30.08.2020)

Synthesis and characterization of new hybrid polymer materials / Clays

Local tutors: Oana RASOGA, Anca STANCULESCU

Synthesis and characterization of conducting aniline and o-anisidine nanocomposites based on montmorillonite modified clay, A. Kenane, A.C. Galca, E. Matei, A. Yahiaoui, A. Hachemaoui, A.M. Benkouider, C. Bartha, M.C. Instrate, M. Galatanu, O. Rasoga, A. Stanculescu, Applied Clay Science 184 (2020) 105395, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clay.2019.105395 

Efficient NLO Materials Based on Poly(ortho-anisidine) and Polyaniline: A Quantum Chemical Study, A. Kenane, D. Hadji, K. Argoub, A/ Yahiaoui, A. Hachemaoui, K. Toubal, A.M. Benkouider, O. Rasoga, A. Stanculescu, A.C. Galca, Journal of Electronic Materials 52 (2023) 530, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11664-022-10022-0 

2018_16. Raya ENGAZOU (Master student) Tunis – El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia; (29.09.–27.10.2018)

Characterization of chalcogenic films obtained by chemical methods

Local tutor: Petre BADICA

2018_15. Emine DEMIRYÜREK (student, ERASMUS scholarship), Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu, Turkey; (28.09. – 04.12.2018)

Manufacturing and characterization of superconducting materials

Local tutor: Petre BADICA

2018_14. Raouia BEN SADOK (PhD student) University of Science and Technology – Houari Boumediene, Bab-Ezzouar (Algiers), Algeria; (20.09–05.12.2018)

Electronic, dielectric and dynamic properties in ABX3 halogenated perovskites

Local tutors: Anca BIRSAN, Victor KUNCSER

Effect of chemical nature of atoms on the electronic, dielectric, and dynamical properties of ABX₃ halide perovskite, R. Ben Sadok, N. Plugaru, A. Birsan, V. Kuncser, D. Hammoutene, International Journal of Quantum Chemistry 120 (2020) e26172, https://doi.org/10.1002/qua.26172 

2018_13. Marwene OUMEZZINE, University of Monastir, Tunisia; (04.09-18.09.2018)

New ferromagnetic materials

NIMP responsible: Aurelian Catalin GALCA

2018_12. Johannes MUNKE ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), FRM II – Forschungs-Neutronenquelle Heinz Maier-Leibnitz, Germany, (28-31.08.2018)

HRTEM study of the high temperature phase present at the new VDM-780 Premium Ni-base superalloy

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

HRTEM analysis of the high-temperature phases of the newly developed high-temperature Ni-base superalloy VDM 780 Premium, C. Ghica, C. Solís, J. Munke, A. Stark, B. Gehrmann, M. Bergner, J. Rösler, R. Gilles, Journal of Alloys and Compounds 814 (2020) 152157, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2019.152157 

2018_11. Lamyaa KREIT (PhD student, ICTP-Trieste fellow), Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco, (01.08.-31.12.2018)

Analysis of structural, thermal and dielectric properties of biocomposites

Local tutor: Lucian PINTILIE

2018_10. Etienne LALLEMAND (Master student, ERASMUS scholarship), University of Clermont Auvergne, Clermont-Ferrand, France; (01.05.–01.07.2018)

Research theme: Hard composites based on B₄C, TiB₂

Local tutor: Petre BADICA

2018_10. Yethreb ESSOUDA (PhD student, Eugen Ionescu fellow), University of Monastir, Tunisia; (21.05.–31.07.2018)

Development of new ferromagnetic materials

Local tutor: Aurelian Catalin GALCA

2018_09. Amjad NISAR ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Pakistan Institute of Nuclear Science & Technology (PINSTECH) Materials Division, Pakistan, (21-25.05.2018)

Morphological and structural investigation of polyoxometalate nanobuilding block, (DODA)3PW12O40, self-assembly behavior exposed to high temperature and pressure conditions

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

2018_08. Barbara CAVALAZZI ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Università di Bologna, Italy, (14-17.05.2018)

Nanocrystals as biosignatures in 3.5 billion years old microbial remains

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

Multidisciplinary characterization of melanin pigments from the black fungus Cryomyces antarcticus, C. Pacelli, A. Cassaro, A. Maturilli, A.M. Timperio, F. Gevi, B. Cavalazzi, M. Stefan, D. Ghica, S. Onofri, Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology 104 (2020) 6385, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00253-020-10666-0 

2018_07. Anna DMITRUK ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Poland, (02-07.05.2018)

Investigation of the interface between Al matrix and MAX phase reinforcement in composite materials fabricated by squeeze casting infiltration of porous Ti-Al-C or Ti-Si-C MAX phase performs

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

2018_06. Mohamed Yassine ZAKI (PhD student) Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco, (29.04.–26.07.2018)

Synthesis and characterization of Cu₂ZnSnS₄ films

Local tutors: Aurelian Catalin GALCA, Lucian PINTILIE

Effect of mixing complexing agents on the properties of electrodeposited CZTS thin films, M.Y. Zaki, K. Nouneh, M. Ebn Touhami, R.A. Belakhmima, A.C. Galca, L. Pintilie, M. Enculescu, M. Baibarac, M. Taibi, Optical Materials 83 (2018) 252 , https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optmat.2018.06.030 

Influence of boric acid concentration on the properties of electrodeposited CZTS absorber layers, M.Y. Zaki, K. Nouneh, M. Ebn Touhami, E. Matei, P. Badica, M. Burdusel, C.C. Negrila, M. Baibarac, L. Pintilie, A.C. Galca, Physica Scripta 95 (2020) 054001, https://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1402-4896/ab6afd

2018_05. Sara LAAFAR (PhD student, Eugen Ionescu fellow), Cady Ayyad University, Marrakesh, Morocco; (23.04.–21.07.2018)

Modeling the electrical characteristics of field effect transistors

Local tutor: Cristina BESLEAGA

2018_04. Nora ZIANI (PhD student, Eugen Ionescu fellow), Mouloud Mammeri University of Tizi-Ouzou, Tizi-Ouzou, Algeria; (23.04.–20.07.2018)

Obtaining and characterization of new thin film materials for photovoltaic applications

Local tutor: Aurelian Catalin GALCA

Argon pressure dependent optoelectronic characteristics of amorphous tin oxide thin films obtained by non-reactive RF sputtering process, N. Ziani, A.C. Galca, M.S. Belkaid, I. Stavarache, Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics 32 (2021) 12308, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-021-05861-2 

2018_03. Hassan WAHAB ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Pakistan Institute of Nuclear Science & Technology (PINSTECH), Pakistan, (16-17.04.2018)

Temperature dependent structural phase transition of novel Zn and in co-doped Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

2018_02. Sarah DERBALI (PhD student), Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco; (01.04.–28.06.2018)

Obtaining and characterization of new halogenated organic perovskite

Local tutors: Aurelian Catalin GALCA, Lucian PINTILIE

Structural and optical properties of ZnO thin films grown by rapid atmospheric mist chemical vapor technique, S. Derbali, K. Nouneh, A.C. Galca, M. Ebn Touhami, M. Secu, E. Matei, L.N. Leonat, L. Pintilie, N. El Harfoui, M. Fahoume, Optical and Quantum Electronics 51 (2019) 210 , https://doi.org/10.1007/s11082-019-1937-2 

Exploring the effect of aliovalent substitution of Pb²⁺ by Eu³⁺ on structural, morphological and optical properties of CH₃NH₃PbI₃ perovskite films, S. Derbali, K. Nouneh, M. Florea, F. Neatu, S. Neatu, L.N. Leonat, M. Secu, A.G. Tomulescu, V. Stancu, L. Pintilie, M. Ebn Touhami, A.C. Galca, Physica Scripta 95 (2020) 044003, https://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1402-4896/ab5baa 

2018_01. Francisco MARTINEZ ROJAS (PhD student), Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, Santiago, Chile; (15.02.–15.05.2018)

Development of an electrochemical immunosensor for the detection of cancer-specific biomarkers

Local tutor: Victor Constantin DICULESCU

Electrochemical Immunosensing Platform for the Determination of the 20S Proteasome Using an Aminophenylboronic/Poly-indole-6-carboxylic Acid-Modified Electrode, F. Martinez-Rojas, V.C. Diculescu, F. Armijo, ACS Applied Bio Materials 3 (2020) 4941, https://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acsabm.0c00478 

2017_09. Debora MEIRA ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), ESRF – European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, France, (12-14.12.2017)

Cu-Pt bimetallic catalysts: understanding structure-function relationships under combustion of volatile organic compounds

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

2017_08. Mihai Ionuț STURZA, IFW Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research, Dresda, Germany; (26.11.–15.12.2017)

Effects induced by chemical doping in two-dimensional chalcogenides

NIMP responsible: Aurelian Catalin GALCA

2017_07. Marco GIORGETTI ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Università di Bologna, Italy, (13-15.11.2017)

High energy cathode material at work: structure and morphology checked by in situ

XAS, in situ XRD and TEM

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

2017_06. Mohamed Yassine ZAKI (PhD student), Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco; (07.11.–20.11.2017)

Characterization of electrochemically deposited Cu₂ZnSnS₄ films

Local tutor: Aurelian Catalin GALCA

2017_05. Bryan STUART, University of Nottingham, England, (11.06. – 19.06.2017)

Synthesis and characterization of biocompatible silica- and phosphate-based glass coatings incorporating antimicrobial agents

Local host: George STAN

Gallium incorporation into phosphate based glasses: Bulk and thin film properties, B.W. Stuart, C.A. Grant, G.E. Stan, A.C. Popa, J.J. Titman, D.M. Grant, Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials 82 (2018) 371, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2018.03.041 

2017_04. Marwene OUMEZZINE, University of Monastir, Tunisia; (23.06-20.08.2017)

Synthesis and characterization of new nanostructured compounds based on manganites

NIMP responsible: Aurelian Catalin GALCA

Structure, transition temperature, and magnetoresistance of titanium-doped lanthanum barium manganite epilayers onto STO 001 substrates, A.C. Galca, Ma. Oumezzine, A. Leca. C.F. Chirila. V. Kuncser, A. Kuncser, C. Ghica, I. Pasuk, Mo. Oumezzine, Applied Physics Letters 11 (2017) 182409 , https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4998011 

2017_03. Barbara CAVALAZZI ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Università di Bologna, Italy, (23-26.05.2017)

Searching for biosignatures in ancient carbonaceous matter as evidence of early life

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

2017_02. Marko KARLUŠIĆ ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Ruder Boskovic Institute, Croatia, (05-08.06.2017)

Comparison between swift heavy ion and highly charged ion impact sites on the surfaces of SiO₂ and CaF₂

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

On the threshold for ion track formation in CaF₂, M. Karlušić, C. Ghica, R.F. Negrea, Z. Siketić, M. Jakšić, M. Schleberger, S. Fazinić, New Journal of Physics 12 (2017) 023023, https://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1367-2630/aa5914 

2017_01. Giovanni DE GIUDICI ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Università degli Studi di Cagliari, Italy, (03-07.04.2017)

Effects of X-rays irradiation on biofilm and induced biomineralization processes.

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

2016_15. Mohamed AL-HADA ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), ICTP – International Centre for Theoretical Physics Abdus Salam, Trieste, Italy, (28-29.11.2016)

Inner and final state effects contributing to the XPS binding energy in supported mass selected Ag clusters on free standing and supported Gr

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

2016_14. Giovanni DE GIUDICI ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), I.N.F.M. – c/o Politecnico di Milano, Italy, (24-28.11.2016)

Characterization of biomineralization processes, biopolymers, trace element speciation and microbial carbonation

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

2016_13. Alberto NALDONI ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), CNR – ISTM – Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche – Istituto Scienze e Tecnologie Molecolari, Italy, (14-18.11.2016)

Enhancing the solubility of silicon in hematite nanostructures for solar water splitting: interplay among morphology, crystallographic, magnetic and electronic properties

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

Electron Small Polaron and Magnetic Interactions Direct Anisotropic Growth of Silicon-Doped Hematite Nanocrystals, M. Allieta, K. Beranová, M. Marelli, M. Coduri, M. Stefan, D. Ghica, G. Morello, F. Malara, A. Naldoni, Crystal Growth & Design 20 (2020) 4719, http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acs.cgd.0c00496 

2016_12. Elisabetta COMINI ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Università di Brescia, Italy, (07-11.11.2016)

Electronic, chemical, microstructural interface properties of metal oxide nanowires and heterojunctions for gas sensing applications.

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

Branch-like NiO/ZnO heterostructures for VOC sensing, N. Kaur, D. Zappa, M. Ferroni, N. Poli, M. Campanini, R. Negrea, E. Comini, Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical 262 (2018) 477, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.snb.2018.02.042 

2016_11. Claudio FERRARI ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), C.N.R. – Ist. MASPEC, Italy, (03-07.10.2016)

The origin of compressive strain in surface damaged materials

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

A Study of Extended Defects in Surface Damaged Crystals, C. Ferrari, C. Ghica, E. Rotunno, Crystals 8 (2018) 67, https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/cryst8020067 

2016_10. Sara BAGHERIFARD ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), I.N.F.M. – c/o Politecnico di Milano, Italy, (19-23.09.2016)

Surface nanocrystallization of Mg alloy for Improved Spinal Fusion

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

2016_09_. José Pedro Basto da SILVA ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Departamento de Fisica, Universidade do Minho, Portugal, (27.06-01.07.2016)

((1-x)Ba(Zr0.2Ti0.8)O3-x(Ba0.7Ca0.3)TiO3/ZnO heterostructures for resistive random access memories

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

Hysteretic Characteristics of Pulsed Laser Deposited 0.5Ba(Zr_0.2Ti_0.8)O₃-0.5(Ba_0.7Ca_0.3)TiO₃/ZnO Bilayers, J.P.B. Silva, J. Wang, G. Koster, G. Rijnders, R.F. Negrea, C. Ghica, K.C. Sekhar, J. Agostinho Moreira, and M.J.M. Gomes, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 10 (2018) 15240, https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.8b01695

Ferroelectric photovoltaic characteristics of pulsed laser deposited 0.5Ba(Zr_0.2Ti_0.8)O₃-0.5(Ba_0.7Ca_0.3)TiO₃/ZnO heterostructures, J.P.B. Silva, K.C. Sekhar, F. Cortés-Juan, R.F. Negrea, A.C. Kuncser, J.P. Connolly, C. Ghica, J. Agostinho Moreira, Solar Energy167 (2018) 18, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2018.03.072

Ferroelectric switching dynamics in 0.5Ba(Zr_0.2Ti_0.8)O3-0.5(Ba_0.7Ca_0.3)TiO₃ thin films, J.P.B. Silva, K. Kamakshi, R.F. Negrea, C. Ghica, J. Wang, G. Koster, G. Rijnders, F. Figueiras, M. Pereira, M.J.M. Gomes, Applied Physics Letters 113 (2018) 082903, https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5044623 

2016_08. Charlotte COCHARD ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Ecole Centrale Paris – Laboratoire SPMS UMR 8580, France, (06-10.06.2016)

Relationship between local orders and global properties

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

2016_07. Marko KARLUŠIĆ ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Ruder Boskovic Institute, Croatia, (02-03.06.2016)

Swift heavy ion track formation in GaN: role of defects

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

2016_06. Rubina SHAHEEN ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), PINSTECH, Electronic and Magnetic Materials Group, NPD, Pakistan, (11-17.05.2016)

Anomalous Structures, Microstructure and Temperature Induced Phase Transitions in Rare Doubly Ordered Perovskites NaLaMgBO₆ (B=Te, W)

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

2016_05. Cinzia Anna VENTURA ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Università degli Studi di Messina – Dipartimento di Scienze del Farmaco e dei Prodotti per la Salute (SCIFAR), Italy, (26-27.04.2016)

Spatial disposition of hyaluronic acid in chitosan-hyaluronan nanoparticles for drug delivery: a combined UV resonant Raman and microscopy study

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

2016_04. Venkatesan DHANASEKARAN ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Société Civile Synchrotron – SOLEIL, France, (11-15.04.2016)

Structural and morphological analysis of mono/bi metallic nanostructures for CO oxidation

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

2016_03. Nalini SUNDARAM ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Poornaprajna Institute of Scientific Research, India, (29-30.03.2016)

Evaluation of Micro structure and Phase Composition of Bi_2-xGd_xWO₆(x = 0.2 to 1) Mixed phase Nano Photocatalysts

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

2016_02.Giovanni De GIUDICI ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Università degli Studi di Cagliari – Dipartimento di Scienze della Terra, Italy, (29-30.03.2016)

Characterization of biomineralization processes, biopolymers, trace element speciation and microbial carbonation

Local host: Mariana STEFAN

2016_01. Alberto NALDONI ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), CNR – ISTM – Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche – Istituto Scienze e Tecnologie Molecolari, Italy, (29-30.03.2016)

Enhancing the solubility of silicon in hematite nanostructures for solar water splitting: interplay among morphology, crystallographic, magnetic and electronic properties

Local host: Mariana STEFAN

2015_09. Matteo FERRONI & Angela BERTUNA ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Università degli Studi di Brescia – Dipartimento di Chimica e Fisica per i Materiali, Brescia, Italy, (22.11.-28.11.2015)

Electronic, chemical, magnetic and microstructural properties of semiconductive and ferroelectric nanowires for gas sensing applications

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

2015_08. Marco CAMPANINI ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), C.N.R.-I.M.E.M. Parma, Italy, (22.11.-28.11.2015)

Electronic, chemical, magnetic and microstructural properties of semiconductive and ferroelectric nanowires for gas sensing applications

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

2015_07. Giovanni DE GIUDICI & Claudia PUSCEDDU, Università degli Studi di Cagliari – Dipartimento di Scienze della Terra, Cagliari, Italy, (04.10-20.20.2015)

Biosphere – geosphere interaction and environmental implications for heavy metals mobility

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

2015_06. Jaroslava LAVKOVA & Ivan KHALAKHAN ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Charles University of Prague – Department of Electronics and Vacuum Physics, Prague, Czech Republic, (15.09.-20.09.2015)

Electrochemically shape-controlled synthesis of Pt nanostructures with high index facets

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

Electrochemically shape-controlled transformation of magnetron sputtered platinum films into platinum nanostructures enclosed by high-index facets, I. Khalakhan, J. Lavková, I, Matolínová, M. Vorokhta, V. Potin, P. Kúš, M. Václavů, V.A. Maraloiu , A.C. Kuncser, V. Matolín, Surface and Coatings Technology 309 (2017) 6, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2016.11.017 

2015_05. Güner ÇETIN, (student, Erasmus mobility), Marmara University, Turkey, (15.06. – 15.08.2015)

Biocompatible thin films: preparation and structural characterization

Local tutor: George STAN

2015_04. Heinz Wilfried AMENITSCH & Barbara SARTORI ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Graz University of Technology, Graz, Austria, (14.06.-19.06.2015)

Controlling the morphology of the meso/microstructure during the evaporation induced self-assembly process in the aerosol route with ammonium sulphate

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

2015_03. Djamel Eddine AIMOUCH (PhD student), Abdelhamid Ibn Badis University, Mostaganem, Algeria; (30.03-3.06.2015)

Theoretical investigation of the structural, optical and magnetic properties of Mn doped and (Mn, Cr) co-doped CdS

Local tutors: Ancuta BIRSAN, Victor Eugen KUNCSER

Theoretical investigation of the structural, optical and magnetic properties of Mn doped and (Mn, Cr) co-doped CdS in its cubic structure, D.E. Aimouch, S. Meskine, A. Birsan, V. Kuncser, A. Zaoui, A. Boukortt, Materials Chemistry and Physics 213 (2018) 249 , https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2018.03.089 

2015_02. Daniel MAZUR & Jaroslava LAVKOVA ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Elettra – Sincrotrone Trieste S.C.p.A., Italy & Charles University of Prague – Department of Electronics and Vacuum Physics, Prague, Czech Republic, (15.03.-24.02.2015)

Platinum-Cobalt alloy GLAD film for Carbon-free PEMFC cathodes

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

2015_01. Zoltan Imre DUDAS ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Magyar Tudomanyos Akademia Wigner Fizikai Kutatokozpont – Wigner RCP, Budapest, Hungary, (22.02.-27.02.2015; 21.09.-25.09.2015)

Morphologic and spectroscopic characterization of methyl substituted hybrid silica gels

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

Improved Optical and Morphological Properties of Vinyl-Substituted Hybrid Silica Materials Incorporating a Zn-Metalloporphyrin, Z. Dudás, E. Fagadar-Cosma, A. Len, L. Románszki, L. Almásy, B. Vlad-Oros, D. Dascălu , A.  Krajnc, M. Kriechbaum, A. Kuncser, Materials 11 (2018) 565, https://doi.org/10.3390/ma11040565 

2014_02. Margit FABIAN ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Centre for Energy Research – Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest, Hungary, (21.10.-24.10.2014)

NMR and HTEM structure characterization of new borosilicate and boromolybdate glasses

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

2014_01. Tomas CEPONIS ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Institute of Applied Physics, University of Vilnius, Lithuania, (17.03 – 17.04.2014)

Training in EPR techniques at cryogenic temperatures

Local host: Sergiu V. NISTOR

2013_04. Piotr KLIMCZYK (FP7 REGPOT SINTERCER), Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Krakow, Poland, (14.10.-25.10.2013)

Local host: Ionel MERCIONIU

Al₂O₃–cBN composites sintered by SPS and HPHT methods, P. Klimczyk, M.E. Cura, A.M. Vlaicu, I. Mercioniu, P. Wyżga, L. Jaworska, S.-P. Hannula, Journal of the European Ceramic Society 36 (2016) 1783, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2016.01.027 

2013_03. Dovilė MEŠKAUSKAITĖ (Master student, Erasmus mobility), Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania; (20.07-30.10.2013)

Local tutor: Ioana PINTILIE

2013_02. Marwene OUMEZZINE (PhD student), University of Monastir, Tunisia; (20.04-30.05.2013)

Synthesis and characterization of new nanostructured compounds based on manganites

Local tutor: Aurelian Catalin GALCA

Structural, magnetic and magnetocaloric effects in epitaxial La_0.67Ba_0.33Ti_0.02Mn_0.98O₃ ferromagnetic thin films grown on 001-oriented SrTiO₃ substrates, Ma. Oumezzine, A.C. Galca, I. Pasuk, C.F. Chirila, A. Leca, V. Kuncser, L. C. Tanase, A. Kuncser, C. Ghica, Mo. Oumezzine, Dalton Transactions 45 (2016) 15034 , https://doi.org/10.1039/C6DT01914E 

2013_01. Gopi KRISHNAN ( https://www.ceric-eric.eu/ stage), Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen, the Netherlands, (22.04.-26.04.2013)

Joint TEM characterization of bimetallic nanoparticles (Mg-Cu, Mg-Ni, & Mo-Cu) synthesized

by Gas-Phase method.

Local host: Corneliu GHICA

Synthesis and exceptional thermal stability of Mg-based bimetallic nanoparticles during hydrogenation, G. Krishnan, R.F. Negrea, C. Ghica, G.H. ten Brink, B.J. Kooi, G. Palasantzas, Nanoscale 6 (2014) 11963, https://doi.org/10.1039/C4NR03885A

Determination of the Electronic Energy Levels of Colloidal Nanocrystals using Field-Effect Transistors and Ab-Initio Calculations, S.Z. Bisri, E. Degoli, N. Spallanzani, G. Krishnan, B.J. Kooi, C. Ghica, M. Yarema, W. Heiss, O. Pulci, S. Ossicini, M.A. Loi, Advanced Materials 26 (2014) 5639, https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.201400660 

2011_02. Arnaud LE FEBVRIER (PhD student), University of Rennes I, Rennes, France; (14.11.-25.11.2011)

Structural, optical and electrical characterization of heterostructures

Local tutor: Lucian PINTILIE

Ferroelectric and dielectric multilayer heterostructures based on KTa_0.65Nb_0.35O₃ and Bi_1.5-xZn_0.92-yNb_1.5O_{6.92–1.5x-y} grown by pulsed laser deposition and chemical solution deposition for high frequency tunable devices, A. Le Febvrier, S. Députier, V. Bouquet, V. Demange, S. Ollivier, A.C. Galca, C. Dragoi, R. Radu, L. Pintilie, M. Guilloux-Viry, Thin Solid Films 520 (2012) 4564, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsf.2011.10.142 

Structural, Optical, and Dielectric Properties of Bi_1.5–xZn_0.92–yNb_1.5O_6.92−δ Thin Films Grown by PLD on R-plane Sapphire and LaAlO₃ Substrates, A. Le Febvrier, A. C. Galca, Y. Corredores, S. Députier, V. Bouquet, V. Demange, X. Castel, R. Sauleau, R. Lefort, L.Y. Zhang, G. Tanné, L. Pintilie, and M. Guilloux-Viry, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 4 (2012) 5227, https://doi.org/10.1021/am301152r 

2011_01. Hamidreza KHASSAF (Master Student), Sabanci University, Istanbul, Turkey; 15.09.-15.11.2011)

Electrical characterization of heterostructures

Local tutor: Lucian PINTILIE

Potential barrier increase due to Gd doping of BiFeO₃ layers in Nb:SrTiO₃-BiFeO₃-Pt structures displaying diode-like behavior, H. Khassaf, G.A. Ibanescu, I. Pintilie, I.B. Misirlioglu, L. Pintilie, Applied Physics Letters, 100 (2012) 252903, http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4729816