Dr. George Tserevelakis received his B.Sc. in Physics (2006), M.Sc. in Optics and Vision (2008), and Ph.D. in Physics (2013) from the University of Crete, Greece. He is currently a Research Associate at the Laboratory for Biophotonics and Molecular Imaging (LBMI) of IESL/FORTH and a Laboratory Teaching Staff member at the University of Crete.
He was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Technical University of Munich (2013-2014), where he developed hybrid imaging systems combining multiphoton microscopy and optoacoustic techniques. His research spans biomedical imaging and cultural heritage science, with a focus on label-free diagnostic methods. Dr. Tserevelakis has published 48 journal articles, 6 peer-reviewed conference papers, and holds 1 patent.
Education
- 2013, PhD, Department of Physics, University of Crete, Greece
- 2008, MSc, Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete, Greece
- 2006, BSc, Department of Physics, University of Crete, Greece
Interests
- Optoacoustic Microscopy
- Optical and optoacoustic imaging systems
Vassilis Tsafas is PhD student in the laboratory for Non-linear microscopy group (NLM Lab). He is enrolled in the Physics Department from where he received his Master and Bachelor degree.
Education
- 2016-2021, PhD Candidate , Physics Department, University of Crete
- 2014-2016, MSc, Physics Department, University of Crete
- 2010-2014, BSc, Physics Department, University of Crete
Interests
- Non-linear microscopy (SHG,THG,MPEF)
- Polarization-resolved second harmonic generation
- Computational Physics
Dr Chrissopoulou is a Principal Researcher (Researcher B) in the Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser, Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas. She received her PhD from the Physics Department of the University of Patras. She has been a Maître de conférences in Collège de France, Paris, France. She has published 37 papers in refereed journals, 8 in conference proceeding included in the citation index, 4 chapters in books and 1 editorial. Her work has received 940 total citations by June 01, 2022 (785 non-self). Her h-index is 18. Her work has been presented in more than 200 national and international conferences. She has participated in the writing of scientific proposals and the accomplishment and the management of the respective projects (both national and European) as well as in the training and supervision of a large number of students for diploma, MSc and PhD thesis.
Education
- Ph.D. (2000). Physics Department, University of Patras. (Thesis Title: Influence of Thermodynamic Incompatibility and Macromolecular Architecture on Block Copolymer Dynamics)
- Master of Science in Physics (1993), Physics Department, University of Crete.
- Diploma in Physics, (1986-1990), Physics Department, University of Crete.
Career
- December 2021 - . Principal Researcher at the Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser - Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas.
- December 2016- December 2021. Researcher C at the Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser - Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas.
- September 2002-December 2016. Research Associate, Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser - Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas.
- May 2001- August 2002. Maître de conférences in Laboratoire de Physique de la Matière Condensée, Collège de France, Paris, France.
- January 2000-April 2001. Post-doctoral fellow, Polymer Group, Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser - Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas.
Interests
- Static and dynamic investigation of multi-constituent polymer systems.
- Organic-inorganic nanohybrid materials.
- Polymer dynamics under severe confinement and/or close to surfaces.
- Polymer crystallization and crystallization kinetics.
- Block copolymers.
- Polymer surfaces and interfaces. Adhesion between a solid surface and an elastomer.
Awards/Prizes/Distinctions
- Best oral presentation award in the XXV Panhellenic Conference on Solid State Physics & Materials Science (Thessaloniki 2009) for a presentation entitled “Effect of Inorganic Additive on the Chain Crystallization in Polymer / Layered Silicate Nanohybrids”
- Member of the Management Committee for Greece in the COST Action MP1202 entitled "Rational design of hybrid organic-inorganic interfaces: the next step towards advanced functional materials"
- Organizer of a scientific meeting entitled "Nanostructured Hybrid Materials II: reinforced 3D structures, smart composites, self-healing" in the framework of the COST Action MP1202 "Rational design of hybrid organic-inorganic interfaces: the next step tow
- Guest Editor of a Special Issue of Colloid and Polymer Science (Springer) which is dedicated to the European Polymer Congress EPF2019
Georgios Violakis received his B.Eng. degree in Metallurgy from National Technical University of Athens in 2005, receiving an award from the Technical Chamber of Greece for his diploma work. In 2008 he received his MSc degree in Micro- and Opto-electronics from the University of Crete and in 2013 he received his PhD degree in Photonics from École Polytechnique Fédéral de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland. His PhD thesis has been awarded the Professor René Wasserman Award (Switzerland). From 2013-2014 he has worked at EPFL as a post doctoral researcher, investigating novel lasing materials in optical fibers, and fabricating and embedding optical fiber sensors for aviation structural monitoring. From 2014-2017 he has worked as scientific collaborator at Empa, Thun (Switzerland), working in the field of large scale laser microfabrication and in the field of acoustic sensing using optical fiber probes. In July 2017 he joined the Photonic Materials and Devices Laboratory at Institute of Electronic Structure and Lasers in FORTH, Greece. He has authored or co-authored more than 40 peer-reviewed international journals and conference publications and is co-inventor of 3 international patents in the field of acoustic sensing. His current research interests are focused in novel non-linear optical materials for use in optical sensors and devices.
Education
- 2013, Ph.D. in Photonics, EPFL (Ecole Polytechnique Federal de Lausanne), Switzerland
- 2008, M.Sc. in Micro- and Opto-electronics, University of Crete, Greece
- 2005, B.Eng. in Metallurgy, National Technical University of Athens, Greece
Interests
- Optical fiber sensors
- Non-linear optical materials
- Non-linear optical devices
Awards/Prizes/Distinctions
- 2013, Professor René Wasserman Award (Switzerland)
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Education
- 1989, Ph.D., Applied Physics Dpt, Hull University, Hull England, U.K.
- 1984, M.Sc, Physics Dpt, Dundee University, Dundee Scotland, U.K.
- 1983, B.Sc, Physics Dpt, University of Patra, Patra, Greece
Career
- 2024 - today, Senior Scientist, Microelectronics Research Group, FORTH - IESL, Greece
- 2019 – today, Member of Health & Safety Committee of employees at FORTH-Heraklion, Crete
- 2017 - today, Safety manager, Microelectronics Rersearch Group, FORTH - IESL, Greece
- 2004 - 2024, Principal application acientist, Microelectronics Rersearch Group, FORTH - IESL, Greece
- 2000 – 2005 Adjunct Professor, Department of Applied Information & Multimedia, School for Technological Applications, Tecnological Educational Institute, Crete, Greece
- 1992 - 2000, Adjunct Professor, Physics Department, Crete University, Crete, Greece.
- 1991 - 2004, Application acientist, Microelectronics Rersearch Group, FORTH - IESL, Greece
Interests
- Oxide-based thin film materials & devices for transparent optoelectronic applications
- Photovoltaics (transparent and non-transparent)
- Materials and devices for smart windows and energy efficient buildings
- Nanostructured materials based on strongly correlated oxides for energy saving and storage.
Efthymis Serpetzoglou is a PhD Candidate of “Ultrafast Laser Micro and Nano Processing” Group in “Institute of Electronic Structure & Laser” on “Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH)”. He obtained his 5 years Diploma in Applied Mathematics and Physical Sciences from National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) in 2012 and his M.Sc. in Micro-systems and Nano-devices in Applied Mathematics and Physical Sciences from NTUA (Athens) in 2014. He has experience in Laser Laboratory, as well as fabrication and characterization of Organic Photovoltaics (OPVs) and Biosensors. His current research interests involve Spectroscopy Techniques, such as Transient Absorption, Photo-induced Absorption and Laser Induced Fluorescence, in OPVs and Perovskite Solar Cells (PSCs).
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Education
- 2015-Present, PhD Candidate, Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser (IESL), Foundation of Research and Technology – Hellas, University of Crete, Physics Department
- 2014, Master of Science, Applied Mathematics and Physical Science, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA)
- 2012, Diploma, Diploma “Integrated Master” Applied Mathematics and Physical Sciences, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA)
Career
- 02/2015 - Present, PhD Candidate
- 02/2015 - Present, Assistant Researcher, Physics Department, University of Crete
- 09/2006 - 02/2015, Personal Tutor
- 0/2011 – 12/2011, Trainee, Air Traffic Safety Electronic Engineer at Civil Aviation Authority of Greece, Athens, Athens (Greece)
Interests
- Ultrafast Transient Absorption Spectroscopy
- Perovskite Solar Cells and Organic Photovoltaics
- Optics and Quantum Optics
- Applications of Laser
- Nanoelectronics
Awards/Prizes/Distinctions
- 2018 Best Oral Presentation, 7th International Symposium on Transparent Conductive Materials & 4th EMRS & MRS-J Bilateral Symposium on Advanced Oxides and Wide Bandgap Semiconductors (2018)
- 2018 Best Poster Award, 2nd NFFA-Europe Summer School, Nanoscience Foundries and Fine Analysis (NFFA), available instruments and techniques
Dr. Abdus Salam Sarkar is a Post Doctoral Research fellow in the Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser (IESL), Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas (FORTH). He received his B.Sc degree in Physics (Honors) from University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India. He obtained his M.Sc in Physics from Department of Physics and Astrophysics, University of Delhi, Delhi, India. He received his Ph.D degree in Emerging two dimensional (2D) materials and their van der Waals heterostructures for electronic applications from School of Basic Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, India. He joined in Ultrafast Laser Micro- and Nano- Processing Laboratory of IESL in September 2018 as a member of the 2D materials research. His research focus on the preparation/synthesis of structural anisotropic 2D Group IVA-VI transitional metal monchalcogenides and other emerging novel 2D materials using exfoliation and laser-based techniques for fundamental sciences (Valley polarization and Polarized Second Harmonic Generation) and electronic device applications (Solar cells, FET and sensors).
Career
- Sep 2018 –present Post-Doctoral Researcher (Physicist), Institute of Electronic Structures and Laser (IESL), Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH), Crete, Greece 70013
- Nov 2017 – July 2018 Researcher, School of Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, India.
- 2012 – 2017 PhD student, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, India.
- 2014 – 2017 Senior Research Fellowship from Ministry of Human Research Development, Govt. of India.
- 2012 – 2014 Junior Research Fellowship from Ministry of Human Research Development, Govt. of India.
Dr. Ioanna Sakellari is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser of the Foundation for Research and Technology (IESL-FORTH). She received her PhD in Physics from the University of Crete in 2011 and, soon after, moved as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of California at Berkeley in USA. Later on, in 2013, she joined the 4th Physics Institute at the University of Stuttgart in Germany, where in 2015 she was awarded a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship funded under the European program Horizon2020. In 2017, she moved at IESL-FORTH as a Stavros Niarchos Postdoctoral Fellow. Dr. Ioanna Sakellari joined the Ultrafast Laser Micro and Nano Processing Laboratory at IESL since December 2018.
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Education
- 2011, Ph. D. in Physics, Department of Physics, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece.
- 2007, Master in “Optics and Vision”, Department of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece.
- 2005, Bachelor, Physics, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece
Career
- 12/2018 - Today, Postdoctoral Researcher, Ultrafast Laser Micro and Nano Processing Laboratory, Institute of Electronic Structure & Laser, FORTH, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
- 07/2018 - 08/2018, Postdoctoral Researcher, Nonlinear Lithography group, Institute of Electronic Structure & Laser, FORTH, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
- 07/2017 - 06/2018, Stavros Niarchos Postdoctoral Fellow, Nonlinear Lithography group, Institute of Electronic Structure & Laser, FORTH, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
- 04/2017 - 06/2017, Postdoctoral Researcher, Ultrafast Laser Micro and Nano Processing Laboratory, Institute of Electronic Structure & Laser, FORTH, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
- 03/2015 - 02/2017, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellow, 4th Physics Institute, University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
- 08/2013 - 02/2015, Postdoctoral Researcher, 4th Physics Institute, University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
- 07/2011 - 06/2013, Postdoctoral Researcher, Laser Thermal Lab, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, USA
Interests
- Nanotechnology
- Linear and Nonlinear 3D Photonic Crystals
- Metamaterials, Metasurfaces
- Plasmonics
- Nonlinear Optics
- Materials Science including hybrid inorganic/organic sol gel composites, quantum dots, graphene materials
- Lasing in quantum dots
Awards/Prizes/Distinctions
- 2017, Stavros Niarchos Postdoctoral Fellowship: “Development of novel 3D nanomaterial-based devices for their implementation as anodes in photo-electrochemical cells for hydrogen generation based on water splitting”, ARCHERS Project, SNF-FORTH
- 2015, Marie Skłodowska Curie Individual Fellowship: “Three-Dimensional Nonlinear Chiral Plasmonic Metamaterials”, Horizon2020-MSCA-IF, G.A. 655249
