Research projects
The list of research projects for the third admission round 2022/2023 is available below.
Research Projects
1.1 Role of metabolic stress in differentiation of pancreatic progenitor cells (Prof. Agnieszka Dobrzyń)
1.2 Molecular mechanisms of 5-HT7R-mediated resilience in stress-related disorders (Prof. Jakub Wlodarczyk PhD, DSc)
2 places available
1.3 The role of lipid modifications of proteins in functional neuronal plasticity, learning and memory (Tomasz Wójtowicz, PhD / Prof. Jakub Wlodarczyk PhD, DSc)
1.4 Verification of personalized therapeutic strategy for myeloid leukemias with PTPN11 mutations (dr hab. Katarzyna Piwocka)
1.5 Modulation of the injured nerve microenvironment to support axon regeneration and spinal cord motoneuron survival (dr hab. Małgorzata Zawadzka)
1.6 Interlaminar astrocytes in primates – from molecular signature to functions in-vivo (dr Aleksandra Pękowska)
1.7 Neuronal mechanisms of working memory: a combined single-neuron and network-level approach in humans (dr Jan Kamiński / dr hab Ewelina Knapska)
1.8 The role of transcriptional condensates in regulating embryonic development and stress response (dr Adam Kłosin)
2.1 Design of functional organic memristors (DOOM) (dr hab. Cina Foroutan-Nejad)
2.2 Novel hybrid glycomimetics as lectin ligands (dr hab. Mykhaylo Potopnyk)
2.3 Chemoenzymatic cascades of new Cu and Pd reactions of significant application potential (Professor Ryszard Ostaszewki)
2.4 The self- or directing group-aided remote C-H functionalization of bifunctional compounds initiated by alkoxy radical species (Dr Sebastian Stecko, Assoc. Professor)
2.5 Ambipolar polyaromatic compounds in the shape of a bowl, containing precisely localized admixtures of nitrogen atoms. A unique class of highly efficient OLED emitters (BOwLEDs) (Prof. Dr hab. Daniel Gryko/Dr Marcin Lindner)
3.1 Photophysics and Bimolecular Reactions of Metal Nanoclusters (dr hab. Gonzalo Manuel Angulo Núñez, profesor instytutu / dr Marcin Pastorczak)
3.2 Development of strategies for improving stability of perovskite solar cells (dr hab. inż. Daniel Prochowicz, profesor instytutu)
2 places available
3.3 Electrochemical fixation of CO2 by heterogenous porous catalysts (prof. dr hab. Marcin Opałło / dr Shumaila Razzaque)
3.4 Structurally tuned and nanostructured polymers conducting in both the positive and negative potential range as electrode materials for supercapacitors and molecular interconnections (dr hab. Piyush Sindhu Sharma / dr inż. Kamila Łucja Łępicka)
3.5 Synthesis of different dimensional nanopolymers for chemosensing (dr hab. Piyush Sindhu Sharma, profesor instytutu)
3.6 Use of external electromagnetic fields to control physicochemical processes (dr hab. Jan Paczesny)
3.7 Activation of Dinitrogen by Multinuclear Iron and Vanadium Complexes Supported by Sterically Demanding N,N-ligands (prof. dr hab. inż. Janusz Lewiński)
3.8 Design and synthesis of inorganic-organic porous materials for biomedical applications (prof. dr hab. inż. Janusz Lewiński)
3.9 Microfluidic methods for leukemia diagnostics using stimulated Raman spectroscopy (SRS) (prof. dr hab. Piotr Garstecki / dr Ladislav Derzsi)
3.10 Laboratory and field studies on secondary organic aerosol (SOA) aging at suburban sites (dr hab. inż. Rafał Szmigielski, profesor instytutu / dr Agata Kołodziejczyk)
3.11 Ionic liquid mixtures for supercapacitor applications (dr hab. S. Kondrat)
3.12 Physical insights into charging mechanisms and performance optimisation of nanoporous supercapacitors (dr hab. S. Kondrat)
4.1 PbTe/CdTe multilayers, a new material with controlled properties for infrared sensing (experimental) (prof. dr hab. Grzegorz Karczewski / dr Michał Szot)
4.2 Study of the effect of the nanostructured periodic nanomagnet lattices on magnon-photon coupling, project 1 (eksperymentalne) (Prof. Tomasz Dietl / Dr. Vinayak Bhat)
4.3 Ultracold but nonzero temperature one-dimensional Bose gases (theoretical) (Dr hab. Piotr Deuar / Dr Felipe Taha Sant’Ana)
4.4 Ultrafast melting and crystallization of metals (experimental) (dr hab. Ryszard Sobierajski)
4.5 Ab initio investigations of Hund’s Rule breaking organic molecules (theoretical) (prof. dr hab. Andrzej Sobolewski)
No projects available.
6.1 Terahertz Metasurfaces for Detection of Viruses and Other Biological Substances – Simulations (dr hab. Maciej Sakowicz)
6.2 Nitrogen-polar GaN-based light emitters (dr hab. Henryk Turski, prof IWC PAN)
6.3 Excitonic effects in perovskites for the photovoltaic and laser applications (dr hab. Małgorzata Wierzbowska)
6.4 AlInGaN laser diodes and micro LEDs with active regions shaped as micro ribbons and discs fabricated on corrugated substrates (prof. dr hab. Piotr Perlin / dr Anna Kafar)
6.5 Theoretical study of THz plasma instabilities in low dimensional systems (Prof. dr hab. Wojciech Knap)
No projects available.
Research projects
The list of research projects for the second admission round 2022/2023 is available below.
Research Projects
1.1 Treating procrastination - effectiveness and neurobehavioral mechanisms of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Working Time Restriction (Marek Wypych, PhD)
1.2 Deep learning techniques in the studies of cortical circuitry remodelling following damages to the primate visual cortex (Piotr Majka, Ph.D / prof. Daniel Wójcik, PhD. DSc.)
1.3 Non-canonical functions of ATP in the regulation of gene expression (SONATA BIS-11) (Aleksandra Pękowska, PhD.)
2 places available
1.4 Glymphatic system in epilepsy pathogenesis (Prof. Katarzyna Łukasiuk, PhD., D.Sc)
1.5 How mutations in the dystrophin-encoding gene affect calcium homeostasis, energy metabolism and selected functions of vascular endothelial cells; indicating regulatory mechanisms (Prof. Krzysztof Zabłocki, PhD., D.Sc)
1.6 Verification of personalized therapeutic strategy for myeloid leukemias with PTPN11 mutations (Katarzyna Piwocka, PhD., D.Sc)
1.7 Predicting prognosis in asymptomatic subjects with multiple sclerosis-like brain lesions using cognitive testing and advanced magnetic resonance techniques (dr Maciej Jurynczyk, MD PhD)
1.8 The role of transcriptional condensates in regulating embryonic development and stress response (Adam Kłosin, PhD / prof. Bożena Kamińska-Kaczmarek, PhD, DS.c)
2.1 Autonomous discovery, development and optimization of organocatalytic reactions through intelligent chemical robots (Prof. Janusz Jurczak / Jarosław Granda, PhD)
2.2 Novel glycomimetics as DC-SIGN receptor ligands (Mykhaylo Potopnyk, PhD., DS.c)
2.3 Novel hybrid glycomimetics as lectin ligands (Mykhaylo Potopnyk, PhD., DS.c)
2.4 The amidyl radical initiated self- or directing group-aided remote C-H functionalization of bifunctional compounds (Dr Sebastian Stecko, Assoc. Professor)
2.5 The self- or directing group-aided remote C-H functionalization of bifunctional compounds initiated by alkoxy radical species (Dr Sebastian Stecko, Assoc. Professor)
2.6 Design of organic memristors (Cina Foroutan-Nejad)
2.7 Mechanochemical induction of self-assembly of anion-sealed molecular capsules (Prof. Agnieszka Szumna)
2.8 Chemoenzymatic cascades of new Cu and Pd reactions of significant application potential (Prof. Ryszard OStaszewski)
2.9 Redox-neutral photocatalytic C-H carboxylation of hydrocarbons with CO2 (Prof. Dorota Gryko)
3.1 Ionic liquid mixtures for supercapacitor applications (Svyatoslav Kondrat, PhD., DS.c)
3.2 Physical insights into charging mechanisms and performance optimisation of nanoporous supercapacitors (Svyatoslav Kondrat, PhD., DS.c)
3.3 Preparation of a library of pseudotyped Rabies viruses to target specific cell types in the retina (Andrzej Foik, PhD / Ewa Kublik, PhD, DS.c)
3.4 Application of the TRP calcium channels in vision restoration (Andrzej Foik, PhD / Ewa Kublik, PhD, DS.c)
3.5 Assisted surgical guiding in ophthalmology (Andrea Curatolo, PhD. / prof. Maciej Wojtkowski, PhD, DS.c)
3.6 Phase sensitive spatio- temporal optical coherence imaging (Andrea Curatolo, PhD. / prof. Maciej Wojtkowski, PhD, DS.c)
3.7 Activation of dinitrogen by multinuclear Iron complexes supported by sterically demanding N,N-ligands (prof. Janusz Lewiński, PhD, DS.c, Eng.)
3.8 Nanoplastics in living cells (Karina Kwapiszewska, PhD. Eng / prof. Robert Hołyst, PhD., DS.c)
3.9 Microfluidic methods for leukemia diagnostics using stimulated Raman spectroscopy (SRS) (Ladislav Derzsi, PhD. / prof. Piotr GarsteckiPhD., DS.c)
3.10 Laboratory and field studies on secondary organic aerosol (SOA) aging at suburban sites (Agata Kołodziejczyk, PhD. / Rafał Szmigielski, PhD., DS.c )
3.11 Synthesis of different dimensional nanopolymers for chemosensing (Piyush Sindhu Sharma, PhD., DS.c )
3.12 Development of strategies for improving stability of perovskite solar cells (Daniel Prochowicz, PhD, DS.c, Eng )
3.13 Photophysics and Bimolecular Reactions of Metal Nanoclusters (Marcin Pastorczak, PhD. / Gonzalo Manuel Angulo Núñez, PhD, DS.c)
2 places available
3.14 On the inclusion of magnetic interactions in hybrid QM/MM calculations for catalysis and spintronics (Aleksandra Siklitckaia, PhD. / Adam Kubas, PhD., DS.c)
4.1 Structure and properties of bundles of carbon nanotubes filled with magnetic halide phases (Piotr Dłużewski, PhD., DS.c / Sławomir Kret, PhD., DS.c)
4.2 Study of the effect of the nanostructured periodic nanomagnet lattices on magnon-photon coupling, project 1 (experimental) (Prof. Tomasz Dietl / Vinayak Bhat, PhD.)
4.3 Study of the effect of the nanostructured quasicrystal nanomagnet lattices on magnon-photon coupling, project 2 (experimental) (Prof. Tomasz Dietl / Vinayak Bhat, PhD.)
4.4 PbTe/CdTe multilayers, a new material with controlled properties for infrared sensing (experimental) (prof. Grzegorz Karczewski PhD, DS.c, / Michał Szot, PhD.)
4.5 Ultrafast melting and crystallization of metals (experimental) (Ryszard Sobierajski, PhD. DS.c)
4.6 Rocksalt (MgZn)O alloys and (MgZn)O/MgO quantum structure and their application in deep-ultraviolet light-emitters (experimental) (Henryk Teisseyre, PhD. DS.c)
4.7 Rocksalt (MgZn)O alloys and (MgZn)O/MgO quantum structure and their application in deep-ultraviolet light-emitters (theoretical) (Henryk Teisseyre, PhD. DS.c)
6.1 Terahertz Metasurfaces for Detection of Viruses and Other Biological Substances – Processing (Maciej Sakowicz, PhD., DS.c)
6.2 Terahertz Metasurfaces for Detection of Viruses and Other Biological Substances – Simulations (Maciej Sakowicz PhD., DS.c)
6.3 GaN-based light emitters obtained by plasma-assisted MBE (Henryk Turski, PhD., DS.c, prof IWC PAN)
6.4 Excitonic effects in perovskites for the photovoltaic and laser applications (Małgorzata Wierzbowska, PhD., DS.c)
6.5 AlInGaN laser diodes and micro LEDs with active regions shaped as micro ribbons and discs fabricated on corrugated substrates (prof. Piotr Perlin, PhD., DS.c)
No projects available.
No projects available.
No projects available.
Research projects
The list of research projects for the first admission round 2022/2023 is available below.
Research Projects
1.1 Role of metabolic stress in differentiation of pancreatic progenitor cells (prof. Agnieszka Dobrzyń, Ph.D., D.Sc.)
1.2 Molecular mechanisms of 5-HT7R-mediated resilience in stress-related disorders (prof. Jakub Włodarczyk, Ph.D., D.Sc.)
2 places available
1.3 Harnessing gut microbiota-derived metabolites to combat acute respiratory distress syndrome (dr inż. Tomasz Wypych / prof. Katarzyna Kwiatkowska, Ph.D., D.Sc.)
1.4 Mechanisms underlying ketamine-induced high frequency oscillations in the rodent olfactory system (dr hab. Mark J. Hunt)
1.5 Coming together - the neural dynamics of transition from out-group reserve to in-group fellowship (prof. Ewelina Knapska / Alicja Puścian, PhD.)
1.6 Influence on inhibition of ribosome biogenesis on oligodendrocyte differentiation and myelination process (prof. Anna Filipek, Ph.D., D.Sc.)
1.7 How mutations in the dystrophin-encoding gene affect calcium homeostasis, energy metabolism and selected functions of vascular endothelial cells; indicating regulatory mechanisms (prof. Krzysztof Zabłocki, Ph.D., D.Sc.)
1.8 Predicting prognosis in asymptomatic subjects with multiple sclerosis-like brain lesions using cognitive testing and advanced magnetic resonance techniques (Maciej Jurynczyk, MD Ph.D.)
1.9 The role of intrinsically disordered domains of transcription factors in cellular differentiation (Adam Kłosin, Ph.D. / prof. Bożena Kamińska-Kaczmarek, Ph.D., D.Sc.)
2 places available
1.10 Non-canonical functions of ATP in the regulation of gene expression (SONATA BIS-11) (Aleksandra Pękowska, Ph.D.)
2 places available
1.11 Verification of personalized therapeutic strategy for myeloid neoplasms with PTPN11 mutations (Katarzyna Piwocka, Ph.D., D.Sc.)
1.12 Dispersed mossy fiber synapses as a possible cause of cognitive dysfunctions in epileptiform neuropsychiatric conditions (Adam Gorlewicz, Ph.D / Ewelina Knapska, Ph.D., D.Sc.)
1.13 Role of unconventional myosin VI in development of cardiomyopathy: New insights into understanding of function and dysfunction of cardiac muscle (prof. Maria Jolanta Rędowicz, PhD. DSc.)
1.14 Deep learning techniques in the studies of cortical circuitry remodeling following damages to the primate visual cortex (prof. Daniel Wójcik, PhD. DSc. / Piotr Majka, Ph.D)
2.1 Regio- and stereocontrolled synthesis of olefins substituted with fluoromethyl groups (dr hab Wojciech Chaładaj)
2.2 CO2CHEM – redox-neutral photocatalytic C-H carboxylation of hydrocarbons with CO2 (prof. Dorota Gryko)
2.3 RED LIGHT – a tool for organic and biomolecular chemistry (prof. Dorota Gryko)
2.4 RED LIGHT – a tool for organic transformations (prof. Dorota Gryko)
2.5 Synthesis of curved derivatives of acenes - towards bottom-up synthesis of zig-zag carbon nanotubes (prof. Daniel T. Gryko / dr Marek Grzybowski)
2.6 Design of organic memristors (Cina Foroutan-Nejad)
2.7 Mechanochemical induction of self-assembly of anion-sealed molecular capsules (prof. Agnieszka Szumna)
2.8 Chemoenzymatic cascades of new Cu and Pd reactions of significant application potential (prof. Ryszard OStaszewski)
3.1 Nanoengineering of multicomponent metal-free carbonaceous materials for bio-oil upgrading through ultrasound-assisted selective redox photo-catalysis in continuous-flow reactors (dr hab. inż. Juan Carlos Colmenares Q)
3.2 Nanoplastics in living cells (prof. dr hab. Robert Hołyst / dr inż. Karina Kwapiszewska)
2 places available
3.3 Diffusion of rods and flexible polymers in complex fluids (prof. dr hab. Robert Hołyst / dr Karol Makuch)
2 places available
3.4 Microfluidic methods for leukemia diagnostics using stimulated Raman spectroscopy (SRS) (prof. dr hab. Piotr Garstecki / dr Ladislav Derzsi)
3.5 Laboratory and field studies on secondary organic aerosol (SOA) aging at suburban sites (dr hab. Rafał Szmigielski, profesor instytutu / dr Agata Kołodziejczyk)
3.6 Synthesis of different dimensional nanopolymers for chemosensing (dr hab. Piyush Sindhu Sharma, profesor instytutu)
3.7 Application of fast Laplace NMR methods for reaction monitoring (dr hab. Piotr Bernatowicz / dr Mateusz Urbańczyk)
3.8 Probing the structure-property relationships in single-crystalline lead halide perovskites for photodetector applications (dr hab. inż. Daniel Prochowicz)
3.9 Use of dynamic light scatterers to improve resolution in OCT imaging (prof dr hab. Maciej Wojtkowski / dr Dawid Borycki)
3.10 Development of strategies for improving stability of perovskite solar cells (dr hab. inż. Daniel Prochowicz)
4.1 Mesoscale simulations of bio-membrane adhesion (theoretical) (dr hab. Bartosz Różycki)
4.2 MBE growth and characterization of oxide heterostructures for photovoltaic applications (experimental) (dr hab. Ewa Przeździecka)
4.3 Topological Aspects of Superconductivity and Ferromagnetism in Group IV Chalcogenides - an Experimental Approach (prof. dr hab. Maciej Sawicki)
4.4 Ultra-cold atomic gases in optical lattices (theoretical) (dr hab. E. Witkowska)
4.5 Laser spectroscopy of diatomic molecules (experimental) (prof. dr hab. Włodzimierz Jastrzębski / dr Jacek Szczepkowski)
4.6 Synthesis and structural investigation of bundles of carbon nanotubes filled with magnetic halide phases (dr hab. Piotr Dłużewski / dr hab. Sławomir Kret)
4.7 Relation between physical properties and atomic structure of bundles of carbon nanotubes filled with magnetic halide phases (dr hab. Piotr Dłużewski / dr hab. Sławomir Kret)
4.8 Fluorescence of single I-III-VI colloidal nanocrystals (experimental) (dr hab. Łukasz Kłopotowski)
6.1 Terahertz Metasurfaces for Detection of Viruses and Other Biological Substances (prof. Wojciech Knap / dr Maciej Sakowicz)
2 places available
6.2 Growth of Iron-based superconductors by high-pressure technology and their characterizations (Prof. Dr. Andrzej Wisniewski (Institute of Physics, PAS) / Dr. Shiv J. Singh (IHPP PAS))
6.3 Critical current density and flux pinning behavior of Iron-based superconductors by high-pressure technology (Prof. Dr. Andrzej Wisniewski (Institute of Physics, PAS) / Dr. Shiv J. Singh (IHPP PAS))
6.4 A study of always-active, distributed and ubiquitous energy sources as applied to power Internet of Things (IoT) nodes (prof. dr hab. inż. Tomasz Skotnicki / dr inż. Maciej Haras)
6.5 Excitonic effects in perovskites for the photovoltaic and laser applications (dr hab. Małgorzata Wierzbowska)
No projects available.
No projects available.
9.1 Poly(A) tails - central hubs of mRNA stability control (prof. Andrzej Dziembowski)
2 places available
9.2 Mechanistic and structural studies of th replication of (+)ssRNA viruses (NCN/OPUS) (prof. Marcin Nowotny)
9.3 RNA-Protein Interactions in Human Health and Disease (NCN/DIOSUCRI) (prof. Gracjan Michlewski)
Research projects
The list of research projects for the third admission round 2021/2022 is available below.
Research Projects
1.1 The role of somatostatin- and parvalbumin interneurons in the modulation of neuronal function and synaptic plasticity via the activation of GABAb receptors (Joanna Urban-Ciećko, Ph.D., D.Sc.)
1.2 Deep learning techniques in the studies of cortical circuitry remodeling following damages to the primate visual cortex (Piotr Majka, Ph.D./prof. Daniel Wójcik, Ph.D., D.Sc.)
1.3 Harnessing gut microbiota-derived metabolites to combat acute respiratory distress syndrome (Tomasz Wypych, Ph.D./prof. Katarzyna Kwiatkowska, Ph.D., D.Sc.)
1.4 N-DRC proteins in cilia beating regulation and primary ciliary dyskinesia etiology (Dorota Włoga, Ph.D., D.Sc.)
2 places available
1.5 Coming together - the neural dynamics of transition from out-group reserve to in-group fellowship (prof. Ewelina Knapska, Ph.D., D.Sc./ Alicja Puścian, PhD.)
1.6 Analysis of the fusion properties of the fragments of RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) and HPIV (human parainfluenza viruses) (prof. dr hab. Jakub Włodarczyk /Remigiusz Worch, Ph.D.)
1.7 Mechanisms underlying ketamine-induced high frequency oscillations in the rodent olfactory system (dr hab. Mark J Hunt)
1.8 Self-awareness and processing of emotions in regular users of classic psychedelics (dr hab. Michał Bola)
1.9 How mutations in the dystrophin-encoding gene affect calcium homeostasis, energy metabolism and selected functions of vascular endothelial cells; indicating regulatory mechanisms (prof. dr hab. Krzysztof Zabłocki)
1.10 Role of metabolic stress in differentiation of pancreatic progenitor cells (prof. dr hab. Agnieszka Dobrzyń)
2.1 Mechanochemical induction of self-assembly of anion-sealed molecular capsules (prof. Agnieszka Szumna)
2.2 COCHEM – redox-neutral photocatalytic C-H carboxylation of hydrocarbons with CO2 (prof. Dorota Gryko)
2.3 CO2CHEM – wykorzystanie CO2 w redoks neutralnym C-H karboksylowaniu na drodze fotokatalitycznej (prof. Dorota Gryko)
2.4 Asymmetric reduction of prochiral ketones - designing new catalysts using artificial intelligence methods (prof. Jacek Młynarski)
2.5 Asymmetric reduction of prochiral imines - designing new catalysts using artificial intelligence methods (prof. Jacek Młynarski)
2.6 Synthesis of curved derivatives of acenes - towards bottom-up synthesis of zig-zag carbon nanotubes (Prof. Daniel T. Gryko / Dr Marek Grzybowski)
2.7 Chemoenzymatic cascades of new Cu reactions of significant application potential (prof. Ryszard Ostaszewski)
3.1 Assembly of particle chains based on dielectrophoretic, magnetic and capillary effects (prof. Robert Hołyst / K. Giżyński)
3.2 Probing the structure–property relationships in single-crystalline lead halide perovskites for photodetector applications (Daniel Prochowicz)
3.3 Artificial intelligence-assisted 3D digital manufacturing of functionally graded materials: towards the next generation of porous materials (prof. Piotr Garstecki / dr Marco Costantini)
2 places available
3.4 Controlling regioselectivity of catalytic transfer hydrofunctionalization reactions by non-covalent interactions (Volodymyr Sashuk / Dawid Lichosyt)
3.5 Nanoengineering of multicomponent metal-free carbonaceous materials for biooil upgrading through ultrasound-assisted selective redox photo-catalysis in continuous-flow reactors (dr hab. inż. Juan Carlos Colmenares Q.)
3.6 Horizon for Excellence in messenger RNA applications in immunoOncology: Quantitative analysis of mRNA in cells (prof. dr hab. Robert Hołyst / dr inż. Karina Kwapiszewska)
3.7 Application of fast Laplace NMR methods for reaction monitoring (dr hab. Piotr Bernatowicz / dr Mateusz Urbańczyk)
4.1 Ultra-cold atomic gases in optical lattices (theoretical) (dr hab. E. Witkowska)
4.2 Study of the effect of the nanostructured periodic nanomagnet lattices on magnon-photon coupling, project 1 (experimental) (Prof. Tomasz Dietl / Dr. Vinayak Bhat)
4.3 Study of the effect of the nanostructured quasicrystal nanomagnet lattices on magnon-photon coupling, project 2 (experimental) (Prof. Tomasz Dietl / Dr. Vinayak Bhat)
4.4 Topological Aspects of Superconductivity and Ferromagnetism in Group IV Chalcogenides - an Experimental Approach (Experimental) (Prof. dr hab. Maciej Sawicki)
4.5 Properties and interactions of group IV-VI semiconductor multiferroics (experimental) (dr hab. Łukasz Kilański / dr Beata Brodowska)
4.6 Rocksalt (MgZn)O alloys and (MgZn)O/MgO quantum structure and their application in deep-ultraviolet light-emitters (experimental) (Henryk Teisseyre)
4.7 MBE growth and characterization of oxide heterostructures for photovoltaic applications (experimental) (dr hab. Ewa Przeździecka)
4.8 Synthesis and structural investigation of bundles of carbon nanotubes filled with magnetic halide phases (experimental) (dr hab. Piotr Dłużewski)
4.9 Ab initio investigations of Hund’s Rule breaking organic molecules (theoretical) (prof. dr hab. Andrzej Sobolewski) - CANCELLED
4.10 Laser spectroscopy of diatomic molecules (experimental) (prof. dr hab. Włodzimierz Jastrzębski / dr Jacek Szczepkowski)
4.11 Impact of chemically and physically-induced structural phase transitions on optical properties of inorganic perovskites (experimental) (prof. dr hab. Andrzej Suchocki/ dr hab. Agata Kaminska)
No projects available.
No projects available.
9.1 Poly(A) tails - central hubs of mRNA stability control (prof. Andrzej Dziembowski)
2 places available
9.2 Mechanistic and structural studies of th replication of (+)ssRNA viruses (NCN/OPUS) (prof. Marcin Nowotny)
9.3 Ten eleven translocation 2 (TET2) in acute myeloid leukemia (prof. Matthias Bochtler)
9.4 Experimental analysis of molecular determinants involved in epilepsy (NCN/OPUS) (prof. Jacek Kuźnicki / Vladimir Korzh, PhD)
Research projects
The list of research projects for the second admission round 2021/2022 is available below.
Research Projects
1.1 Memory mechanisms in the ageing brain- alternative synaptic processes and neuronal networks (prof. Katarzyna Radwańska, Ph.D., D.Sc.)
2 places available
1.2 Strategies to increase the performance of skeletal muscles and brown adipose tissue to combat obesity and related diseases (Grzegorz Sumara, Ph.D.)
1.3 The role of somatostatin- and parvalbumin interneurons in the modulation of neuronal function and synaptic plasticity via the activation of GABAb receptors (Joanna Urban-Ciećko, Ph.D., D.Sc.)
1.4 Ubiquitin as a modulator of the mitochondrial protein import process (Piotr Brągoszewski, Ph.D.,)
1.5 Deep learning techniques in the studies of cortical circuitry remodeling following damages to the primate visual cortex (Piotr Majka, Ph.D./prof. Daniel Wójcik, Ph.D., D.Sc.)
1.6 Using machine learning in optimalization of diagnosis of psychiatric disorders (Jan Kamiński, Ph.D./Ewelina Knapska, Ph.D., D.Sc.)
1.7 Cortical reinstatement in health and Alzheimer's' disease: a direct approach to testing the hippocampal memory indexing theory (Adam Hamed, Ph.D., D.Sc./Rafał Czajkowski, Ph.D./)
2 places available
1.8 Using single-cell omics and spatial transcriptomics to unravel how specific genetic changes result in context-specific immune responses in experimental gliomas (prof. Bożena Kamińska - Kaczmarek, Ph.D., D.Sc.)
1.9 Understanding the role of microglia in aging of the brain and depression (prof. Bożena Kamińska - Kaczmarek, Ph.D., D.Sc.)
1.10 Role of metabolic stress in differentiation of pancreatic progenitor cells (prof. Agnieszka Dobrzyń, Ph.D., D.Sc.)
1.11 To investigate the interplay between metabolic and epigenetic factors in pathogenesis and inheritance of neuropsychiatric disorders (dr Ali Jawaid)
2.1 Chemoenzymatic cascades of new Cu reactions of significant application potential (prof. Ryszard Ostaszewski)
2.2 Synthesis of structurally diverse medium- and large-sized rings by controlled decomposition of tetraoxanes and related compounds (prof. Bartłomiej Furman)
2.3 Synthesis of Organic Molecular Memristors (dr Cina Foroutan-Nejad/prof. Daniel T. Gryko)
2.4 Highly emissive, strongly polarized multiple helicenes built from pyrrolo[3,2-b]pyrrole scaffolds (prof. Daniel T. Gryko)
2.5 Synthesis of supramolecular catalysts inspired by enzymes (prof. dr Bartosz Grzybowski)
3.1 High throughput microfluidic system for fast determination of the equilibrium constant for biomolecular complexes: application to RNA-DNA interactions (prof. dr hab. Robert Hołyst)
3.2 Nanoengineering of multicomponent metal-free carbonaceous materials for biooil upgrading through ultrasound-assisted selective redox photo-catalysis in continuous-flow reactors (dr hab. inż. Juan Carlos Colmenares Quintero)
3.3 Development of a comprehensive bacteria detection procedure: the creation of a sensor and development of new protocols for sample preparation and deposition (prof. dr hab. Maciej Wojtkowski/ dr Jan Paczesny)
3.4 Artificial intelligence-assisted 3D digital manufacturing of functionally graded materials: towards the next generation of porous materials (prof. dr hab. Piotr Garstecki/ dr Marco Costantini)
3.5 Assembly of particle chains based on dielectrophoretic, magnetic and capillary effects (prof. dr hab. Robert Hołyst/ dr Konrad Giżyński)
3.6 Paper and other fibrous materials as micro/nanomolds for deposition on electrodes surface molecularly imprinted polymers of developed surface (dr hab. Piyush S. Sharma/ dr. inż. Maciej Cieplak)
3.7 Paper-based liquid-liquid electrochemistry (dr hab. Martin Jönsson-Niedziółka)
3.8 Electrochemical analysis of neurobiologically relevant analytes (dr hab. Martin Jönsson-Niedziółka/ dr Emilia Witkowska Nery)
3.9 Probing the structure–property relationships in single-crystalline lead halide perovskites for photodetector applications (dr hab. Daniel Prochowicz)
3.10 The role of the basal forebrain in visual processing (dr hab. Ewa Kublik/ dr Andrzej Foik)
3.11 Mechanochemical synthesis of hybrid inorganic-organic functional materials (prof. dr hab. inż. Janusz Lewiński)
4.1 Molecular dynamics of systems of the intrinsically disordered proteins (theoretical) (prof. dr hab. Marek Cieplak)
4.2 Computer simulations of partially disordered proteins (theoretical) (dr hab. Bartosz Różycki)
4.3 Ultra-cold atomic gases in optical lattices (theoretical) (dr hab. E. Witkowska)
4.4 Ab initio investigations of Hund’s Rule breaking organic molecules (theoretical) (prof. dr hab. Andrzej Sobolewski)
4.5 Thermodynamics of nanostructures at low temperatures (experimental) (dr. Maciej Zgirski/ prof. dr. hab. Maciej Sawicki)
4.6 Study of the effect of the nanostructured periodic nanomagnet lattices on magnon-photon coupling, project 1 (experimental) (prof. Tomasz Dietl/ dr. Vinayak Bhat)
4.7 Study of the effect of the nanostructured quasicrystal nanomagnet lattices on magnon-photon coupling, project 2 (experimental) (prof. Tomasz Dietl/ dr. Vinayak Bhat)
4.8 Topological Aspects of Superconductivity and Ferromagnetism in Group IV Chalcogenides - an Experimental Approach (Experimental) (prof. dr hab. Maciej Sawicki)
6.1 Excitonic effects in perovskites for the photovoltaic and laser applications (dr hab. Małgorzata Wierzbowska, prof. IWC PAN)
6.2 Nitride photonic structures fabricated using selective ion implantation and electrochemical etching (prof. dr hab. Czesław Skierbiszewski / dr inż. Marta Sawicka)
6.3 Epitaxy and properties of nitride based optoelectronic devices InAlGaN/NbN (prof. dr hab. Czesław Skierbiszewski)
6.4 Elastically isotropic and metastable body-centered cubic titanium alloys -First principles and empirical investigation (dr hab. Paweł Strąk)
6.5 Terahertz Metasurfaces for Detection of Viruses and Other Biological Substances (prof. Wojciech Knap / dr Maciej Sakowicz)
No projects available.
9.1 Poly(A) tails - central hubs of mRNA stability control (prof. Andrzej Dziembowski)
2 places available
9.2 Identifying unique adaptive responses of red pulp macrophages to iron deficiency (NCN/SONATA) (Wojciech Pokrzywa, PhD DSc./ Katarzyna Mleczko-Sanecka, PhD)
9.3 Experimental analysis of molecular determinants involved in epilepsy (NCN/OPUS) (prof. Jacek Kuźnicki/ Vladimir Korzh, PhD)
2 places available
9.4 Genomics and Epigenomics of acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) (prof. Matthias Bochtler)
Research projects
The list of research projects for the first admission round 2021/2022 is available below.
Research Projects
1.1. The role of intrinsically disordered domains of transcription factors in cell fate determination during animal development (Adam Kłosin, Ph.D.) - CANCELLED
1.2. Deep learning techniques in the studies of cortical circuitry remodeling following damages to the primate visual cortex (Piotr Majka, Ph.D./prof. Daniel Wójcik, Ph.D., D.Sc.)
1.3. Cortical reinstatement in health and Alzheimer's' disease: a direct approach to testing the hippocampal memory indexing theory (Adam Hamed, Ph.D., D.Sc./Rafał Czajkowski, Ph.D.)
2 places available
1.4. Identification of genes and evolutionary changes in the genome that underlie the biology of astrocytes (Aleksandra Pękowska, Ph.D.)
1.5. The role of VPS10P domain receptors in phenotypic polarization of astrocytes andmicroglia in the diseased brain (prof. Bożena Kamińska-Kaczmarek, Ph.D., D.Sc./Anna Malik, Ph.D.)
1.6. Harnessing gut microbiota-derived metabolites to combat acute respiratory distress syndrome (Tomasz Wypych, Ph.D./prof. Katarzyna Kwiatkowska, Ph.D., D.Sc.)
1.7. The role of lipid modifications of proteins in functional neuronal plasticity, learning and memory (Jakub Włodarczyk, Ph.D./Tomasz Wójtowicz, Ph.D.)
1.8. Investigation of the structure of the mitochondrial permeability transition pore (prof. Mariusz Więckowski, Ph.D., D.Sc.)
1.9. The role of mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum interactions in the regulation of cancer cells metabolism (prof. Mariusz Więckowski, Ph.D., D.Sc.)
1.10. The analysis of the brain networks activated by spatial choice (prof. Katarzyna Radwańska, Ph.D., D.Sc.)
1.11. The analysis of the hippocampal neurons activity during spatial choice in vivo (prof. Katarzyna Radwańska, Ph.D., D.Sc.)
1.12. Can transfer of genes encoding DREADD receptors to selected motoneurons in the transected spinal cord restore motor function? Synaptic and receptor changes in motoneurons caused by chemogenetic activation (prof. Małgorzata Skup, Ph.D., D.Sc.)
1.13. Using single-cell omics and spatial transcriptomics to unravel how specific genetic changes result in context-specific immune responses in experimental gliomas (prof. Bożena Kamińska-Kaczmarek, Ph.D., D.Sc.)
1.14. Towards understanding functions of microglia in brain homeostasis and tumor progression through analysis of single cell sequencing data (prof. Bożena Kamińska-Kaczmarek, Ph.D., D.Sc./Aleksander Jankowsk,i Ph.D., University of Warsaw)
1.15. Unraveling molecular mechanism and metabolic consequences of ERK3/MK5 action in beige and brown adipocytes (Grzegorz Sumara, Ph.D.)
1.16. Testing the impact of ERK3 in the muscle on the development of obesity, type 2 diabetes (T2D), dynapenia, and sarcopenia (Grzegorz Sumara, Ph.D.)
1.17. The role of the mitochondrial potassium channels in damage caused by urban particulate matters (PM) - search for a new cytoprotection strategy (prof. Adam Szewczyk, Ph.D., D.Sc./Bogusz Kulawiak, Ph.D.)
1.18. Light-regulated mitochondrial potassium channels: searching for new cytoprotective mechanisms (prof. Adam Szewczyk, Ph.D., D.Sc.)
1.19. Ubiquitin as a modulator of the mitochondrial protein import process (Piotr Brągoszewski, Ph.D.)
1.20. Role of metabolic stress in differentiation of pancreatic progenitor cells (prof. Agnieszka Dobrzyń, Ph.D., D.Sc.)
2.1. Highly emissive, strongly polarized multiple helicenes built from pyrrolo[3,2-b]pyrrole scaffolds (prof. Daniel T. Gryko)
2.2. Sustainable photochemical transformations of diazo reagents as a source of reactive intermediates (prof. Dorota Gryko)
2.3. Red Light – A tool for organic and bioorthogonal chemistry (prof. Dorota Gryko)
2.4. New N-heterocyclic carbene gold complexes: from catalytic activity to medical applications (dr hab. Michał Michalak)
2.5. Chemoenzymatic cascades of new Cu reactions of significant application potential (prof. Ryszard Ostaszewski)
2.6. New Molecular Architectures for Exploring Singlet Fission (dr Przemysław Gaweł/prof. Daniel Gryko)
3.1. Assembly of particle chains based on dielectrophoretic, magnetic and capillary effects (prof. dr hab. Robert Hołyst/dr Konrad Giżyński)
3.2. Paper and other fibrous materials as micro/nanomolds for deposition on electrodes surface molecularly imprinted polymers of developed surface (dr hab. Piyush Sindhu Sharma/dr inż. Maciej Cieplak)
3.3. Microfluidic cells for high-throughput multiple response analyses (dr hab. Martin Jönsson-Niedziółka)
3.4. Artificial intelligence-assisted 3D digital manufacturing of functionally graded materials: towards the next generation of porous materials (prof. dr hab. Piotr Garstecki/dr Marco Costantini)
3.5. Catalysis at the nanoscale: localization of active sites at nanostructured materials and surfaces modified with enzymes (prof. dr hab. Marcin Opałło/dr Wojciech Nogala)
4.1. Molecular dynamics of systems of the intrinsically disordered proteins (theoretical) (prof. dr hab. Marek Cieplak)
4.2. Computer simulations of partially disordered proteins (theoretical) (dr hab. Bartosz Różycki)
4.3. Computational studies of disulfide bonds (theoretical) (prof. dr hab. Mai Suan Li/dr Paweł Krupa)
4.4. Thermodynamics of nanostructures at low temperatures (experimental) (dr. Maciej Zgirski/prof. dr. hab. Maciej Sawicki)
4.5. Laser spectroscopy of diatomic molecules (experimental) (prof. dr hab. Włodzimierz Jastrzębski/dr Jacek Szczepkowski)
4.6. Properties and interactions of intrinsically disordered proteins involved in biomineralization (experimental) (dr hab. Anna Niedźwiecka)
4.7. Ultra-cold atomic gases in optical lattices (theoretical) (dr hab. E. Witkowska)
4.8. Non-toxic quantum dots for solar energy harvesting (experimental) (dr hab. Łukasz Kłopotowski)
5.1. PACIS: Precision and Accuracy for Cosmological Imaging Surveys (dr Maciej Bilicki)
5.2. NUANCE 1 : Study of novel quantum phases in cold gases using ab initio methods (dr Krzysztof Pawłowski)
5.3. Large-scale cosmic density and velocity fields as cosmological probes (prof. Wojciech Hellwing/dr Maciej Bilicki)
5.4. Geometric Structures and Applications in Theoretical Cosmology and Nonholonomic Mechanics (dr hab. Paweł Nurowski)
No projects available.
9.1. Poly(A) tails - central hubs of mRNA stability control (prof. Andrzej Dziembowski)
2 places available
9.2. RNA-Protein Interactions in Human Health and Disease (NCN/DIOSUCRI) (Gracjan Michlewski, PhD DSc)
9.3. The role of mTOR-Brg1 interaction in normal and aberrant neuronal activity (NCN/MAESTRO) (prof. Jacek Jaworski)
9.4. Identifying unique adaptive responses of red pulp macrophages to iron deficiency (Wojciech Pokrzywa, PhD DSc/Katarzyna Mleczko-Sanecka, PhD)
2 places available
9.5. Signaling of AXL receptor in cancer cells (prof. Marta Miączyńska/Daria Zdżalik-Bielecka, PhD)
Research projects
The list of research projects for the third admission round 2020/2021 is available below.
Research Projects
1.1. The role of the mitochondrial potassium channels in damage caused by urban particulate matters (PM) - search for a new cytoprotection strategy (prof. dr hab. Adam Szewczyk/dr Bogusz Kulawiak)
1.2. Light-regulated mitochondrial potassium channels: searching for new cytoprotective mechanisms (prof. dr hab. Adam Szewczyk)
1.3. Identification of genes and evolutionary changes in the genome that underlie the human-specific features of astrocytes (dr Aleksandra Pękowska)
1.4. Deep learning techniques in the studies of cortical circuitry remodeling following damages to the primate visual cortex (dr Piotr Majka / prof. dr hab. Daniel Wójcik)
1.5. Determination of the impact of the ERK3/MK5 pathway on the development of metabolic diseases (dr Grzegorz Sumara)
1.6. Modulation of the injured nerve microenvironment to support axon regeneration and spinal cord motoneuron survival (dr hab. Małgorzata Zawadzka)
1.7. Individual differences in subjective experience of time: neuropsychological, EEG and fMRI markers (prof. dr hab. Elżbieta Szeląg)
1.8. Ubiquitin as a modulator of the mitochondrial protein import process (dr Piotr Brągoszewski)
1.9. Identification of novel biomarkers for the diagnosis and prognosis in seronegative patients with overlapping multiple sclerosis(MS)/neuromyelitis optica(NMO) clinical syndromes (dr hab. n. med. Maciej Juryńczyk)
1.10. Neuronal mechanisms of working memory: a combined single-neuron andnetwork-level approach in humans (dr hab. Aneta Brzezicka/ dr Jan Kamiński )
1.11. Can transfer of genes encoding DREADD receptors to selected motoneurons in the transected spinal cord restore motor function? Synaptic and receptor changes in motoneurons caused by chemogenetic activation (prof. dr hab. Małgorzata Skup )
3.1. Supramolecular catalysis on the surface of colloidal particles (dr hab. Volodymyr Sashuk)
3.2. Assembly of particle chains based on dielectrophoretic, magnetic and capillary effects (prof. dr hab. Robert Hołyst; Auxiliary supervisor: dr Konrad Giżyński)
3.3. Quantitative, label-free and real-time monitoring of bacterial growth in nanoliter droplets (prof. dr hab. Garstecki Piotr)
3.4. Design and preparation of zinc oxide quantum dots for photovoltaic applications (prof. dr hab. inż. Janusz Lewiński)
4.1.Tunable topological devices from superlattices (theoretical) (dr Alexander Lau / dr hab. Wojciech Brzezicki)
4.2. Protein folding and aggregation on the ribosome (theoretical) (prof. dr hab. Mai Suan Li)
4.3. Experimental studies of new storage phosphors applicable for radiation dosimetry (experimental) (dr hab. Yaroslav Zhydachevskyy)
4.4. Layered magnetic structures with tuneable anisotropy and Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya interaction studied by ab-initio simulations (theoretical) (prof. dr hab. Andrzej Wawro; /dr hab. Carmine Autieri)
4.5. MBE growth and characterization of topological crystalline insulator nanowire heterostructures (experimental) (dr hab. Janusz Sadowski)
4.6. Computational studies of disulfide bonds (theoretical) (prof. dr hab. Mai Suan Li/ dr Paweł Krupa)
No projects available
No projects available.
9.1. Elucidating the epigenetic contribution to cardiovascular lineage specification (NCN/OPUS) (Cecilia Winata)
9.2. Identification of novel vulnerabilities of VPS4B-deficient cancer cells (NCN/OPUS) (prof. Marta Miączyńska, Auxilliary Supervisor: Ewelina Szymańska, PhD)
9.3. RNA-Protein Interactions in Human Health and Disease (NCN/DIOSUCRI) (Gracjan Michlewski, PhD, DSc)
2 places available
9.4. Rac1 contribution to brain connectivity impairments and neuropsychiatric disorders in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (NCN/OPUS) (prof. Jacek Jaworski, Auxiliary Supervisor: Justyna Zmorzyńska, PhD)
9.5. Cellular adaptation to cold (NCN/GRIEG) (NCN/OPUS) (Wojciech Pokrzywa, PhD, DSc)
Research projects
The list of research projects that were available in the second admission round 2020/2021.
Research Projects
1.1. The role of the mitochondrial potassium channels in damage caused by urban particulate matters (PM) - search for a new cytoprotection strategy (prof. dr hab. Adam Szewczyk/dr Bogusz Kulawiak)
1.2. Can transfer of genes encoding DREADD receptors to selected motoneurons in the transected spinal cord restore motor function? Synaptic and receptor changes in motoneurons caused by chemogenetic activation (prof. Małgorzata Skup, Ph. D.)
1.3. Targeting senescent brain cells to improve cognitive function in animal models of ageing and depression (prof. Ewa Sikora / (in collaboration with) prof. Jakub Włodarczyk)
1.4. Deep learning techniques in the studies of cortical circuitry remodeling following damages to the primate visual cortex (dr Piotr Majka / prof. dr hab. Daniel Wójcik)
1.5. Identifying electrophysiological correlates of visual awareness by a single-trial EEG analysis (dr Michał Bola; dr hab Michał Wierzchoń, prof. UJ)
1.6. The role of lipid modifications of proteins in functional neuronal plasticity, learning and memory (Jakub Włodarczyk, PhD /Co-supervisor: Tomasz Wójtowicz, PhD)
2 places available
1.7. To investigate the interplay between metabolic and epigenetic factors in pathogenesis and inheritance of neuropsychiatric disorders (dr Ali Jawaid)
2 places available
1.8. Cell adhesion molecules as regulators of tunneling nanotubes (TNTs) formation and function in leukemia microenvironment (dr hab. Katarzyna Piwocka)
1.9. Re-engineering the neuronal synapse: towards direct manipulation of synaptic structure (dr Oleg Glebov)
1.10. Comparative analysis of synaptic architecture in human neurodegenerative disorders (dr Oleg Glebov)
1.11. Synaptic plasticity of appetitive learning (dr Anna Beroun)
1.12. Identification of genes and evolutionary changes in the genome that underlie the human-specific features of astrocytes (dr Aleksandra Pękowska)
1.13. Neural and cognitive basis of spelling impairment (dr Agnieszka Dębska/ dr hab. Katarzyna Jednoróg, prof. Nencki Institute)
1.14. Ubiquitin as a modulator of the mitochondrial protein import process (dr Piotr Brągoszewski)
1.15. Verification of the neural noise hypothesis of dyslexia – a study using functional magnetic resonance spectroscopy (dr hab. Katarzyna Jednoróg, prof. Nencki Institute)
1.16. Verification of the neural noise hypothesis of dyslexia – a study using fMRI and EEG (dr hab. Katarzyna Jednoróg, prof. Nencki Institute)
1.17. Deciphering activity of CA1 region during alcohol seeking and consumption (dr hab. Katarzyna Radwańska)
1.18. Light-regulated mitochondrial potassium channels: searching for new cytoprotective mechanisms (prof. dr hab. Adam Szewczyk)
2.1. Synthesis of structurally diverse medium- and large-sized rings by controlled decomposition of tetraoxanes and related compounds (Bartłomiej Furman)
2.2. Synthesis of non-planar heterocyclic nanographenes via CH-activation(prof. Daniel Gryko)
2.3. Synthesis of small fluorophores possessing aromatic imide scaffold for virus proteases’ detection (prof. Daniel Gryko)
2.4. Gated nanozymes: Hybrid, on-nanoparticle catalysts with long-range substrate selectivity (prof. dr Bartosz Grzybowski)
3.1. Supramolecular catalysis on the surface of colloidal particles (Dr hab. Volodymyr Sashuk)
3.2. Development of strategies for improving stability of lead halide perovskites (Dr hab. inż. Daniel Prochowicz)
3.3. Ion permeation in the molecular crystals (Dr hab. Oksana Danylyuk)
3.4. Ultrafast chemical reactions in the dark (Dr hab. Gonzalo M. Angulo Núñez/ Co-Supervisor: Dr inż. Marcin Pastorczak)
3.5. Electrochemistry in microfluidic cells for high-throughput multiple response analyses (Dr hab. Martin Jönsson-Niedziółka)
3.6. Leukaemia cells under controlled shear flow in microfluidic channels (Prof. dr hab. Piotr Garstecki/Co-supervisor: Dr Ladislav Derzsi)
3.7. Paper and other fibrous materials as micro/nanomolds for deposition on electrodes surface molecularly imprinted polymers of developed surface (Dr hab. Piyush S. Sharma/Co-supervisor: Dr inż. Maciej Cieplak)
3.8. Printing of self-assembling droplet arrays: from physical mechanisms of self-assembly to applications in cell encapsulation and high-throughput screening (Prof. dr hab. Piotr Garstecki/Co-supervisor: Dr Jan Guzowski)
3.9. Study of nanoviscosity changes during cell death (Prof. dr hab. Robert Hołyst/Co-supervisor: Dr inż. Karina Kwapiszewska)
3.10. Chemistry and photophysics of molecules in nanocavities (Prof. dr hab. Jacek Waluk/Co-supervisor: Dr Sylwester Gawinkowski)
3.11. Assembly of particle chains based on dielectrophoretic, magnetic and capillary effects (Prof. dr hab. Robert Hołyst/Co-supervisor: Dr Konrad Giżyński)
3.12. Localization and determination of redox activity in biological cells (Prof. dr hab. Marcin Opałło/Co-supervisor: Wojciech Nogala)
3.13. Development of new embedding schemes for accurate quantum chemical calculations for reactions on metallic surfaces (Dr hab. Adam Kubas/Co-supervisor: Dr Aleksandra Siklitckaia)
3.14. A new approach of vision restoration based on modified Rabies virus tracing technique (Prof. dr hab. Maciej Wojtkowski/Co-supervisor: Dr Andrzej Foik)
3.15. Models of bacterial response to antibiotics (Dr hab. Anna Ochab-Marcinek/Co-supervisor: Dr Bartłomiej Wacław)
3.16. Physical chemistry of bacteria-surface interactions (Prof. dr hab. Robert Hołyst/Co-supervisor: Dr Bartłomiej Wacław)
3.17. Development of new pathways for CO2 utilization (Prof. dr hab. inż. Janusz Lewiński)
3.18. Morphological and structural evolution of organic-inorganic metal halide perovskites (Prof. dr hab. inż. Janusz Lewiński)
3.19. Design and preparation of zinc oxide quantum dots for photovoltaic applications (Prof. dr hab. inż. Janusz Lewiński)
3.20. Bacteriophage-based biosensors for bacteria detection (Prof. dr hab. Robert Hołyst/Co-supervisor: dr Jan Paczesny)
4.1. Dynamic stability of crystal surfaces (theoretical) (Magdalena Załuska-Kotur)
4.2. Multiscale Simulation of Break-up droplet dynamics (theoretical) (Dr hab. Piotr Deuar / Dr Panagiotis Theodorakis)
4.3. Multiscale Simulation of spontaneous liquid motion on nanopatterned substrates (theoretical) (Dr hab. Piotr Deuar / Dr Panagiotis Theodorakis)
4.4. Computational studies of disulfide bonds (theoretical) (prof. dr hab. Mai Suan Li, dr Paweł Krupa)
4.5. Protein folding and aggregation on the ribosome (theoretical) (Prof. dr hab. Mai Suan Li)
4.6. Experimental studies of new storage phosphors applicable for radiation dosimetry (experimental) (dr hab. Yaroslav Zhydachevskyy)
4.7. Magnetic atoms quantum simulators (theoretical) (Mariusz Gajda)
4.8. Microphysics of Coulomb explosions (experimental) (Professor Maciej Kolwas)
4.9. Photonic phenomena and luminescence in spherical microdroplet resonators (experimental) (D.Sc. Krystyna Kolwas)
4.10. Atomic short-range order in Heusler alloy nanostructures: NMR studies (eksperimental) (Dr hab. Ewa Jedryka)
4.11. Magnetic order in nanolaminated MAX phases based on Mn2GaC (experimental) (dr hab. Marek Wójcik, professor IFPAN)
4.12. Precessional magnetization switching in ferromagnetic (Ga,Mn)N layers using sub-nanosecond short electric pulses (experimental) (prof. dr hab. Maciej Sawicki/dr Dariusz Sztenkiel)
4.13. Interactions between the fusion peptide and the transmembrane domain of hemagglutinin (experimental) (dr hab. Bartosz Różycki, dr Remigiusz Worch)
4.14. Mechanoluminescent displays and sensors based on nanostructured piezoelectric materials (experimental) (Prof. Andrzej Suchocki)
4.15. Aggregation and gellation of the intrinsically disordered proteins (theoretical) (Prof. Marek Cieplak)
4.16. Structural and elastic properties of multicomponent lanthanide based borates (experimental) (dr hab. Jerzy Pełka/ co-supervisor dr Roman Minikayev)
4.17. Quantum and wave-dynamical chaos in low dimensional systems (experimental+theoretical) (Prof. dr hab. Leszek Sirko)
4.18. Rotational spectroscopy of molecules of chemical, atmospheric and astrophysical relevance (experimental) (prof. dr hab. Zbigniew Kisiel)
4.19. Laser spectroscopy of diatomic molecules (experimental) (prof. dr hab. Włodzimierz Jastrzębski/dr Jacek Szczepkowski)
4.20. Dynamics of topological defects coupled to environments (theoretical) (Mircea Trif / Tomasz Dietl)
4.21. Ultrafast structural transitions in condensed matter (experimental) (dr hab. inż. Ryszard Sobierajski)
4.22. Properties and interactions of group IV-VI semiconductor multiferroics (experimental) (dr hab. Łukasz Kilański)
4.23. Heat transport by topological excitations (experimental) (dr hab. Marcin Matusiak)
4.24. Ultra-cold atomic gases in optical lattices (theoretical) (dr hab. E. Witkowska)
5.1. Characterization and certification of quantum resources (Dr. Remigiusz Augusiak)
5.2. Studies of aspects of objectivity in quantum mechanics (Dr hab. Jarosław Korbicz)
5.3. Practical and theoretical aspects of near-term quantum computers (dr Michał Oszmaniec)
5.4. NUANCE 1 : Study of novel qauntum phases in cold gases using ab initio methods (Dr Krzysztof Pawłowski)
5.5. NUANCE 2 : Study of novel qauntum phases in cold gases using semiclassical methods (Dr Krzysztof Pawłowski)
5.6. Shallow quantum circuits and random walks in compact groups (Prof. Adam Sawicki)
6.1. Investigations of coupled photonic and plasmonic metasurface resonators for terahertz frequency range (Prof. IHPP PAS Alvydas Lisauskas)
6.2. Application and development of ab initio methods for determination of the properties of surfaces and quantum structures of group III nitrides (dr hab. Paweł Strąk, prof. IWC PAN)
6.3. Application of ab initio calculations to determination of the electric properties of 2-D GaN-graphene systems for THz application (Prof. dr hab. Stanisław Krukowski)
6.4. Topological phase transition in semiconductor nanostructures based on indium gallium nitride (Dr hab. Sławomir Paweł Łepkowski, prof. in IWC PAN)
6.5. Calculations of the thermodynamic stability and properties at high pressure of fluorides of oxygen and sulphur (dr. hab. Paweł Strąk / dr. hab. Dominik Kurzydłowski)
No projects available.
9.1. Elucidating the epigenetic contribution to cardiovascular lineage specification (Cecilia Winata)
9.2. Lysine deserts as a universal mechanism to escape premature proteins degradation (dr hab. Wojciech Pokrzywa)
9.3. The impact of cytoplasmic polyadenylation on local translation in neurons (Prof. dr hab. Andrzej Dziembowski)
2 places available
Research projects
The list of research projects that were available in the first admission round 2020/2021.
Research Projects
1.1. Determination of the impact of the ERK3/MK5 pathway on the development of cancer-associated cachexia (dr Grzegorz Sumara)
1.2. Investigation of the impact of Protein Kinase D family members on the development of metabolic diseases (dr Grzegorz Sumara)
1.3. Regulation of chromatin accessibility in the hypoxic tumour microenvironment of glioblastoma (prof. dr hab. Bożena Kamińska-Kaczmarek/dr Katarzyna Leszczyńska)
1.4. Identifying electrophysiological correlates of visual awareness by a single-trial EEG analysis (dr Michał Bola/ dr hab Michał Wierzchoń, prof. UJ)
1.5. Cellular mechanisms handling failed mitochondrial protein translocation events (dr Piotr Brągoszewski)
2 places available
1.6. Protein depalmitoylation in the regulation of synaptic plasticity in neuropsychiatric diseases (Supervisor: Prof. Jakub Włodarczyk/ Auxiliary Supervisor: Dr. Monika Zereba-Koziol)
1.7. Understanding patterns of emotional responses to climate change and their relation to mental health and climate action taking (dr hab. Artur Marchewka)
1.8. Evolutionary genomics of astrocytes (bioinformatitian) (dr Aleksandra Pękowska)
1.9. Evolutionary genomics of astrocytes (dr Aleksandra Pękowska)
1.10. Spatiotemporal dynamics of interactions between DNA regulatory elements(dr Aleksandra Pękowska)
1.11. Activity of distinct neuronal populations of the prefrontal cortex in the development and maintenance of social bonds (dr hab. Ewelina Knapska)
1.12. Deciphering activity of CA1 region during alcohol seeking and consumption (dr hab. Katarzyna Radwańska)
1.13.Light-regulated mitochondrial potassium channels: searching for new cytoprotective mechanisms? (prof. dr hab. Adam Szewczyk)
1.14. Can transfer of genes encoding DREADD receptors to selected motoneurons in the transected spinal cord restore motor function? Synaptic and receptor changes in motoneurons caused by chemogenetic activation (prof. dr hab. Małgorzata Skup)
1.15. Deep learning techniques in the studies of cortical circuitry remodeling following damages to the primate visual cortex (dr Piotr Majka / prof. dr hab. Daniel Wójcik)
2.1. Photocatalysis - Synthesis of ketones from amines and carboxylic acids (prof. Dorota Gryko)
2.2. C-H Activation for Industrial Renewal (CHAIR)(prof. Daniel Gryko)
2.3. Modular, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) based on cyclazines: new materials for optoelectronic applications (prof. Daniel Gryko/dr Marcin Lindner)
2.4. Gated nanozymes: Hybrid, on-nanoparticle catalysts with long-range substrate selectivity (prof. dr Bartosz Grzybowski)
2.5. Design of highly selective catalysts guided by Artificial Intelligence (prof. dr Bartosz Grzybowski)
2.6. Synthesis of supramolecular catalysts inspired by enzymes (prof. dr Bartosz Grzybowski)
2.7. Self-organization of supramolecular catalysts inspired by enzymes (prof. dr Bartosz Grzybowski)
2.8. C–H Activation of nitrones with directing groups (dr hab. Rafał Loska)
2.9. Transition metal-catalyzed C–H activation of nitrones (dr hab. Rafał Loska)
2.10. New N-heterocyclic carbene gold complexes: from catalytic activity to medical applications (dr hab. Michał Michalak)
2.11. Chemoenzymatic cascades of new Cu reactions of significant application potential (prof. dr hab. inż. Ryszard Józef Ostaszewski)
2.12. Chemoenzymatic cascades of new Pd reactions of significant application potential (prof. dr hab. inż. Ryszard Józef Ostaszewski)
2.13. Regio- and stereocontrolled synthesis of olefins substituted with fluoromethyl groups (dr hab. Wojciech Chaładaj)
2.14. Synthesis of structurally diverse medium- and large-sized rings by controlled decomposition of tetraoxanes and related compounds (Bartłomiej Furman)
2.15. Photochemical rearrangement of lactams: A ring-expansion approach towards structurally diverse heterocycles (prof. dr hab. Bartłomiej Furman/ dr Piotr Szcześniak)
2.16. Sustainable photochemical transformations of diazo reagents as a source of reactive intermediates (professor Dorota Gryko)
3.1. High-speed multicolor Stimulated Raman Scattering microscopy based on widely-tunable all-fiber laser source (dr hab. Yuriy Stepanenko/dr inż. Katarzyna Krupa)
3.2. High-power robust all-fiber laser source for fast multicolor Stimulated Raman Scattering microscopy (dr hab. Yuriy Stepanenko/dr inż. Katarzyna Krupa)
3.3. Computer models of intracellular bacterial colonies (prof. Robert Holyst/ dr Bartlomiej Waclaw)
3.4. Bacterial response to antibiotics in laboratory models of infections (prof. Piotr Garstecki/ dr Bartlomiej Waclaw)
3.5. Models of bacterial response to antibiotics (dr hab. Anna Ochab-Marcinek/ dr Bartlomiej Waclaw)
3.6. Modulation of stability of virions – development of bacteriophage stabilization methods (prof. dr hab. Robert Hołyst/ dr Jan Paczesny)
3.7. Dynamic and responsive 2D systems (prof. dr hab. Robert Hołyst/ dr Jan Paczesny)
3.8. Development of new embedding schemes for accurate quantum chemical calculations for reactions on metallic surfaces (dr hab. Adam Kubas/ dr Aleksandra Siklitckaia)
3.9. Localization and determination of redox activity in biological cells (prof. dr hab. Marcin Opałło/ dr Wojciech Nogala)
3.10. Printing of self-assembling droplet arrays: from physical mechanisms of self-assembly to applications in cell encapsulation and high-throughput screening (prof. dr hab. Piotr Garstecki/ dr Jan Guzowski)
3.11. Artificial pancreatic islets: microfluidics-assisted reaggregation of endocrine cells inside hydrogel microcapsules (prof. dr hab. Piotr Garstecki/ dr Jan Guzowski)
3.12. Photoproduction of hydrogen in biphasic systems with electron donor recycling (prof. dr hab. Marcin Opałło)
3.13. Modulation of stability of virions – development of bacteriophage deactivation methods (prof. dr hab. Robert Hołyst/ dr Jan Paczesny)
4.1. Quantum open systems of several ultra-cold atoms (dr hab. Tomasz Sowiński)
4.2. Microphysics of Coulomb explosions (dr hab. inż. Daniel Jakubczyk / prof. dr hab. Maciej Kolwas)
4.3. Photonic phenomena and luminescence in spherical microdroplet resonators (dr hab. inż. Daniel Jakubczyk / dr hab. Krystyna Kolwas)
4.4. Investigation of thermodynamics of evaporation of multi-component microdroplets – distillation at microscale (dr hab. inż. Daniel Jakubczyk)
4.5. Optical imaging of single dye molecules in crystalline matrices (prof. dr hab. Bolesław Kozankiewicz)
4.6. Dynamic stability of crystal surfaces (prof. dr hab. Magdalena Załuska-Kotur)
4.7. Properties and interactions of group IV-VI semiconductor multiferroics (dr hab. Łukasz Kilański)
4.8. Multiscale Simulation of Break-up droplet dynamics (dr hab. Piotr Deuar/ dr Panagiotis Theodorakis)
4.9. Novel Composite Scintillation and thermoluminescent detectors based on epitaxial structures of orthosilicates and garnets (prof. dr hab. Andrzej Suchocki)
4.10. Mechanoluminescent displays and sensors based on nanostructured piezoelectric materials (prof. dr hab. Andrzej Suchocki)
4.11. Anomalous metal phase at the superconductor-insulator transition (prof. dr hab. Marta Cieplak)
4.12. Aggregation and gellation of the intrinsically disordered proteins (prof. dr hab. Marek Cieplak)
4.13. Structural and elastic properties of multicomponent lanthanide based borates (dr hab. Jerzy Pełka/ dr Roman Minikayev)
4.14. Precessional magnetization switching in ferromagnetic (Ga,Mn)N layers using sub-nanosecond short electric pulses (prof. dr hab. Maciej Sawicki/ dr Dariusz Sztenkiel)
4.15. Quantum structures based on CdMgO and ZnCdO superlattices and random alloys (prof. dr hab. Adrian Kozanecki/dr hab. Ewa Przeździecka)
4.16. Quantum and wave-dynamical chaos in low dimensional systems (prof. dr hab. Leszek Sirko)
4.17. Temporal coherence of dipolar ultra-cold gases (dr hab. Emilia Witkowska)
4.18. Rotational spectroscopy of molecules of chemical, atmospheric and astrophysical relevance (prof. dr hab. Zbigniew Kisiel)
4.19. Atomic short-range order in Heusler alloy nanostructures: NMR studies (dr hab. Ewa Jędryka)
4.20. Magnetic order in nanolaminated MAX phases based on Mn2GaC (dr hab. Marek Wójcik)
4.21. CdTe/PbTe heterostructures for photonic applications (prof. dr hab. Grzegorz Karczewski/dr Michał Szot)
4.22. Limitations for Protected Transport and Exotic Topological States in Topological Semiconductors (dr hab. Wojciech Brzezicki)
4.23. Molecular photophysics of functional organic systems (dr hab. Jerzy Karpiuk)
4.24. Laser spectroscopy of diatomic molecules (prof. dr hab. Włodzimierz Jastrzębski/dr Jacek Szczepkowski)
4.25. Magnetic atoms quantum simulators (prof. dr hab. Mariusz Gajda)
4.26. Thermodynamics of nanostructures at low temperatures (dr Maciej Zgirski/ prof. dr hab. Maciej Sawicki)
4.27. Dynamics of topological defects coupled to environments (dr Mircea Trif/ prof. dr hab. Tomasz Dietl)
4.28. Oxide materials implanted with rare earths (prof. dr hab. Elżbieta Guziewicz)
4.29. Thermoelectric phenomena in topological materials (dr hab. Marcin Matusiak)
4.30. Heat transport by topological excitations (dr hab. Marcin Matusiak)
4.31. Ultrafast structural transitions in condensed matter (dr hab. inż. Ryszard Sobierajski)
4.32. Computational studies of disulfide bonds (prof. dr hab. Mai Suan Li/ dr Paweł Krupa)
4.33. Quantum heterostructures based on ZnO:Eu for optoelectronics – structural characterization and optimization of growth technology (prof. Adrian Kozanecki/dr hab. Ewa Przeździecka)
4.34. Spectroscopic studies of ZnMgO)O/Zn(Cd)O:Eu/ZnMgO quantum structures (prof. Adrian Kozanecki/dr hab. Ewa Przeździecka)
4.35. Multiscale Simulation of spontaneous liquid motion on nanopatterned substrates (dr hab. Piotr Deuar / dr Panagiotis Theodorakis)
5.1. NUANCE 1 : Study of novel qauntum phases in cold gases using ab initio methods (dr hab. Krzysztof Pawłowski)
5.2. NUANCE 2 : Study of novel qauntum phases in cold gases using semiclassical methods (dr hab. Krzysztof Pawłowski)
5.3. Geometric applications of Elie Cartan's equivalence method (prof. dr hab. Paweł Nurowski)
6.1. Electronic band structure calculations of nitride and oxide superlattices (dr hab. Izabela Gorczyca, prof. IWC PAN)
6.2. Topological phase transition in semiconductor nanostructures based on indium gallium nitride (dr hab. Sławomir Paweł Łepkowski, prof. IWC PAN)
6.3. Semiconductor nitride light emitters with polarization doping (prof. dr hab. Piotr Perlin)
6.4. Phase-Amplitude Functional Theory – implementation and development (dr hab. Paweł Strąk, prof. IWC PAN)
6.5. Excitonic effects in perovskites for the photovoltaic and laser applications (dr hab. Małgorzata Wierzbowska, prof. IWC PAN)
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9.1. Cytoplasmic polyadenylation as a central regulator of physiological processes (prof. dr hab. Andrzej Dziembowski)
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9.2. Linking abnormal Ca2+ signaling and the unfolded protein response with Huntington’s disease pathology in both YAC128 mouse model and iPSC-derived neurons from HD patients (dr Magdalena Czeredys, prof. dr hab. Jacek Kuźnicki. )