ENGINEERING PHOTONIC MATERIALS FOR NEXT-GENERATION SENSING
Event Dates
From: 15/12/2025 12:00
To: 15/12/2025 13:00
External Speaker
Dr. Athanasia Kostopoulou (FORTH / IESL, Heraklion Crete, Greece)
Place
Online via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86758442090?pwd=1rhhQS62wAFgtYURVA71A8hFrG1deE.1

Developing next-generation sensors requires materials with tailored optoelectronic properties capable of detecting subtle molecular changes. Achieving this performance requires going beyond intrinsic material characteristics through precise materials engineering. This seminar presents the systematic engineering of metal halide perovskites, utilizing them as a unique tool to address these challenges.

I will describe our multi-level approach using room-temperature synthesis methods: compositional control through ion exchange, morphological optimization, surface functionalization for environmental stability, and photo-induced modification using ultrafast lasers. These strategies enable precise tailoring of electronic, structural, and surface properties relevant to sensing performance.

I will discuss how these specific material features determine their application in gas-phase detection targeting inorganic gases and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) for environmental monitoring, breath diagnostics, and food safety, as well as liquid-phase sensing for aqueous contaminants. Both lead-based and lead-free architectures will be examined, addressing the balance between performance and sustainability.

Throughout the seminar, I will emphasize structure-property-performance correlations, demonstrating how systematic materials design optimizes key sensor metrics: sensitivity, selectivity, stability, and response speed. The work illustrates how fundamental materials science translates into practical devices, while introducing a multimodal sensing approach for comprehensive and selective molecular recognition.

PHOTONIC SENSING ACROSS REGIMES: FROM SPECTROSCOPY TO MULTIFUNCTIONAL BIO-INTERFACES
Event Dates
From: 11/12/2025 11:00
To: 11/12/2025 12:00
External Speaker
Prof. Christos Markos (Department of Electrical & Photonics Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, Kongens Lyngby, Denmark)
Place
Online via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81998122233?pwd=bnwH4D7h5tsf04cnWKHmdKF4bFH7ZS.1

In this seminar, I will present two complementary research directions that my group at DTU has developed to extend high-impact photonic sensing applications across diverse domains - from environmental monitoring and bioimaging to the central nervous system.

The first part focuses on the development of laser sources enabled by strong light–gas interactions in hollow-core fibers, generating light pulses from the deep-UV to the mid-infrared. I will show how these lasers can be uniquely combined with photoacoustics for high-resolution environmental sensing and advanced (bio)imaging. The second part will present results using soft polymer materials to create flexible, fiber-based bidirectional neural interfaces that integrate multiple functionalities and embedded local sensing elements through laser-structured patterns.

Email: sandipan@iesl.forth.gr
Full CV: Download
Email: sarkar@iesl.forth.gr>
Dr. Sarkar Sourabh

Sourabh is a postdoc on the BEC1 machine. He did his PhD at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, India. He held a Junior and Senior Research Fellow (SRF) at the Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology, where he worked on TAAP potentials for Rb87.

 

 

BOR2D-TECH-ONE (1) PHD CANDIDATE POSITION
The deadline to apply for this position has expired.
Publication Date
24/11/2025
Application Deadline
03/12/2025
Position Category
Reference Number
2025_202284
Salary
Location
Herakleion, Crete, Greece
Contact Person
Start Date
01/01/2026

Position Description

The Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser of the Foundation for research and Technology Hellas (IESL -FORTH), invites applications for one PhD student position within the framework of the research project Bor2D-TECH, funded under the FORTH Synergy Grants. We are seeking for one (1) PhD Candidate, graduate of the Department of Engineering, Physics or Materials Science, specialist in nanomaterials and nanocomposites, with applications of metamaterials and related devices, to perform his/hers doctoral studies at the Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser (IESL), of the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH), https://www.iesl.forth.gr/

Required Qualifications

  • BsC in Engineering, Physics or Materials Science 
  • Enrolled in a PhD program in Engineering, Physics or Materials Science
  • Research experience in the synthesis of polymeric nanocomposite samples using 3D printing techniques and the study of their physicochemical and mechanical properties
  • Research experience related to electromagnetic characterization of materials in the microwave range 

Desirable Qualifications

  • Scientific publications in international peer-reviewed journals, related to the synthesis and characterization of polymeric nanocomposite samples from FDM 3D printing techniques
  • Scientific publications in international peer-reviewed journals, related to the fabrication and characterization of sensors and metamaterial devices 

Application Procedure

Interested candidates who meet the aforementioned requirements are kindly asked to submit their applications to the address (hr@iesl.forth.gr), with cc to the Scientific Responsible, Dr G. Kenanakis (gkenanak@iesl.forth.gr).

 

In order to be considered, the application must include:

  • Application Form (Form Greek or Form English to the left)
  • Detailed curriculum vitae (CV) of the candidate
  • Scanned Copies of academic titles
  • Recent certificate of enrollment in a PhD program

 

Appointment Duration

6
PHOTOENERGY - TWO(2) PHD CANDIDATE POSITIONS
The deadline to apply for this position has expired.
Publication Date
03/11/2025
Application Deadline
13/11/2025
Position Category
Reference Number
2025_200215
Salary
Location
Herakleion, Crete, Greece
Contact Person
Start Date
01/12/2025

Position Description

Στα πλαίσια του έργου με τίτλο «Adaptation of light-harvesting and energy-transfer processes of marine photosynthetic membrane proteins (Lhc) to different light qualities probed by ultrafast transient absorption spectroscopy» της Υποδράσης 2 της
Προκήρυξης «Χρηματοδότηση της Βασικής Έρευνας (Οριζόντια υποστήριξη όλων των
Επιστημών), Εθνικό Σχέδιο Ανάκαμψης και Ανθεκτικότητας (Ελλάδα 2.0)», προκηρύσσονται δύο(2) θέσεις υποψήφιων διδακτορικών φοιτητών/τριων για θέματα αλληλεπίδρασης λέιζερ με βιολογική ύλη.

Related Project

PhotoEnergy -

Required Qualifications

Κωδικός Θέσης 5 :

  • Πτυχίο θετικών επιστημών ή αντίστοιχο 
  • Μεταπτυχιακό θετικών επιστημών ή ισοδύνμαμο integrated master

Κωδικός Θέσης 2α :

  • Πτυχίο θετικών επιστημών ή αντίστοιχο 
  • Μεταπτυχιακό θετικών επιστημών ή ισοδύνμαμο integrated master

Desirable Qualifications

Κωδικός Θέσης 5 :

  • Εμπειρία σε ερευνητικά θέματα φωτός και ύλης

Κωδικός Θέσης 2α :

  • Αποδεδειγμένη εμπειρία σε θέματα οπτικής απεικόνισης και φασματοσκοπίας λέιζερ

Application Procedure

In order to be considered, the application must include:
- Completed application Form (Download link to the left)
- Brief CV
- Scanned copies of academic titles
- Reference letters (if required)
- All required forms and documents as layed out in each Job opening description

Please send your application and all documents to: hr@iesl.forth.gr and cc the Scientific supervisor marked in the left column

Appointment Duration

1

Funding

PHOTOENERGY - TWO (2) POST-DOC POSITIONS
The deadline to apply for this position has expired.
Publication Date
03/11/2025
Application Deadline
13/11/2025
Position Category
Reference Number
2025_200170
Salary
Location
Herakleion, Crete, Greece
Contact Person
Start Date
01/12/2025

Position Description

Στα πλαίσια του έργου με τίτλο «Adaptation of light-harvesting and energy-transfer processes of marine photosynthetic membrane proteins (Lhc) to different light qualities probed by ultrafast transient absorption spectroscopy» της Υποδράσης 2 της
Προκήρυξης «Χρηματοδότηση της Βασικής Έρευνας (Οριζόντια υποστήριξη όλων των
Επιστημών), Εθνικό Σχέδιο Ανάκαμψης και Ανθεκτικότητας (Ελλάδα 2.0)», προκηρύσσονται δύο(2) θέσεις μεταδιδακτορικών συνεργατών.

Κωδικός Θέσης 4: Μεταδιδακτορικός/η συνεργάτης/ιδα για φασματοσκοπία και χαρακτηρισμό βιολογικών συστημάτων

Κωδικός Θέσης 9: Μεταδιδακτορικός/η συνεργάτης/ιδα για απασχόληση σε θέματα διάχυσης και ανάλυσης αποτελεσμάτων φασματοσκοπίας υλικών
 

Related Project

PhotoEnergy -

Required Qualifications

Κωδικός Θέσης 4 :

  • Πτυχίο (B. Sc) στη Φυσική, τη Χημεία ή τη Μηχανική
  • Ph.D στις Φυσικές Επιστήμες ή τη Μηχανική
  • Πειραματική εργαστηριακή εμπειρία στη φασματοσκοπία
  • Σχετικές επιστημονικές δημοσιεύσεις σε επιστημονικά περιοδικά με αξιολόγηση από ομοτίμους

Κωδικός Θέσης 9 :

  • Πτυχίο (B. Sc) στη Φυσική, τη Χημεία, τη Μηχανική ή ισοδύναμο
  • MSc στις θετικές επιστήμες ή ισοδύναμο
  • PhD στις θετικές επιστήμες ή ισοδύναμο

Desirable Qualifications

Κωδικός Θέσης 4:

  • Εμπειρία στη χρήση φασματοσκοπικών τεχνικών ως διαγνωστικών εργαλείων

Κωδικός Θέσης 9:

  • Αποδεδειγμένη εμπειρία σε πειραματική εργασία υπερταχείας φασματοσκοπίας λέιζερ σε υλικά 

Application Procedure

In order to be considered, the application must include:
- Completed application Form (Download link to the left)
- Brief CV
- Scanned copies of academic titles
- Reference letters (if required)
- All required forms and documents as layed out in each Job opening description

Please send your application and all documents to: hr@iesl.forth.gr and cc the Scientific supervisor marked in the left column

Appointment Duration

1

Funding

CO2TOO2 - ONE (1) MASTER POSITION
The deadline to apply for this position has expired.
Publication Date
03/11/2025
Application Deadline
13/11/2025
Position Category
Reference Number
2025_200160
Salary
Location
Herakleion, Crete, Greece
Contact Person
Start Date
01/12/2025

Position Description

The Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser of the Foundation for research and Technology Hellas (IESL -FORTH), in the framework of the project CO2toO2 of Sub-Action 2, TΑ1 "Natural Sciences, Engineering Sciences and Technology, Environment and Energy" of the Proclamation "Funding of Basic Research (Horizontal support of all Sciences), National Recovery and Resilience Plan (Greece 2.0), funded by the Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation (HFRI) and the General Secretariat for Research and Technology (GSRT) under Grant CO2toO2 Nr.:015922, is seeking to recruit one post-doctoral researcher.

Position Description

Experimental solid state physics, with emphasis in materials engineering/ thin film growth applying laser techniques(Pulsed Laser Deposition) and characterization. 

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in physics
  • Research experience in laser based deposition technology
  • Research experience in material analysis (SEM, AFM, XRD)

Desirable Qualifications

  • Scientific publications (paper, conference presentations) relevant to the position description
  • Languages (English)
  • Computational skills (Python, C) 

Application Procedure

In order to be considered, the application must include:
- Completed application Form (Download link to the left)
- Brief CV
- Scanned copies of academic titles
- Reference letters (if required)
- All required forms and documents as layed out in each Job opening description

Please send your application and all documents to: hr@iesl.forth.gr and cc the Scientific supervisor marked in the left column

Appointment Duration

1
RAMANBC - ONE (1) RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION
The deadline to apply for this position has expired.
Publication Date
10/11/2025
Application Deadline
20/11/2025
Position Category
Reference Number
2025_200125
Salary
Location
Herakleion, Crete, Greece
Contact Person
Start Date
01/01/2026

Position Description

The Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser of the Foundation for research and Technology Hellas (IESL-FORTH), in the framework of the project «Development of a Fibered Raman Combiner for Quantum Space Sensors»,RamanBC, is seeking to recruit One (1) research assistant for supporting the Space Optics laboratory.

 

Job Description

Technical Staff Position in Laser Maintenance

We are looking for a Research Assistant to take an important role in our ESA projects in space optics. The ideal candidate should be able to work indecently as well as in a team.

Required Qualifications

  • Degree in Physics or related discipline 
  • MSc in Physics or related discipline 
  • Proven skills in Linux, Fortran, Matlab,Labview 
  • Good knowledge of English 

Desirable Qualifications

  • Experience in working with and maintaining lasers 
  • Publication record 

Application Procedure

Interested candidates who meet the aforementioned requirements are kindly asked to submit their applications, no later than November 20, 2025, 23:59 local Greece time to the address (hr@iesl.forth.gr), with cc to the scientific coordinator, Dr Wolf von Klitzing (wvk@iesl.forth.gr).

 

In order to be considered, the application must include:

 

 Any application received after the deadline will not be considered for the selection

Appointment Duration

6 months
COLOURS-ONE (1) RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION
The deadline to apply for this position has expired.
Publication Date
10/11/2025
Application Deadline
30/11/2025
Position Category
Reference Number
2025_200076
Salary
Location
Herakleion, Crete, Greece
Contact Person
Start Date
01/01/2026

Position Description

The candidate will participate in the R&D activities of FORTH-IESL within the COLOURS project, working on the development of algorithms and software applications for data modelling, analysis, and visualisation. These applications will explore data acquired using imaging and spectroscopic techniques to provide information on the nature and light-induced changes of photosensitive materials in coloured artwork. However, the researcher will also be involved in the overall research activities of the COLOURS project, which aims to develop tools and services that are fully interoperable with the European Collaborative Cloud for Cultural Heritage. These tools will provide high-precision analysis and simulate restoration results with perceptual accuracy, while supporting interdisciplinary collaboration through hybrid spaces that merge virtual and physical environments.

Required Qualifications

  • Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Javascript, Python, R, HTML/CSS, SQL, MATLAB
  • Proven experience in the design and implementation of web-based software and user interfaces UI 
  • Bachelor's in computer science, Physics, Maths or related field 
  • Ability to work with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into effective information system solutions is required 

Desirable Qualifications

  • Knowledge of cloud-based systems, architecture, and web technologies 
  • Strong understanding of scientific (Imaging and spectroscopic) data structures for the development of algorithms and software 
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills 
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills 

Application Procedure

Interested candidates who meet the aforementioned requirements are kindly asked to submit their applications, no later than November 20, 2025, 23:59 local Greece time to the address (hr@iesl.forth.gr), with cc to the Scientific Responsible, Prof. Sotiropoulou Sophia (sophiaso@iesl.forth.gr).

 

In order to be considered, the application must include:

 

Any application received after the deadline will not be considered for the selection

Appointment Duration

12

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