Research
Research at the Division of Chemical Physics covers a wide range of research topics – from novel synthesis of molecules and nanomaterials to advanced femtosecond spectroscopy and microscopy of light-driven processes.
Complex Molecular Spectroscopy -
Pullerits Group
The group interests are focused on theoretical and experimental study of complex molecular and semiconductor systems by methods of laser spectroscopy. Paritcular interest is paid to investigation of energy transport in molecular systems, such as light harvesting complexes, which are responsible for photosinthesis in plants. The main experimental method is probing the molecular system by laser pulses, including methods of 2D spectroscopy and modulated light pulses.
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Single Molecule Spectroscopy -
Scheblykin Group
The group of Prof. Ivan Scheblykin is focused on studying optical properties of functional materials in the field of organic photovoltaics. The methods used are mostly developed in-house together with two inverted fluorescence microscopes. By manipulating both the excitation and emission with respect to spectral bandwidth, excitation power, polarization amongst others, one can really create an experiment that studies one specific property. By separately studying one part from an ensemble (such as a single dye or a nano-crystal), fundamental processes on the nano-scale can be understood to enhance understanding of how the material on the larger scale should be technologically developed.
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X-ray Spectroscopy - Uhlig Group
The group of Ass. Prof. Jens Uhlig is focused on studying charge carrier dynamics and structural dynamics with x-ray - and optical methods. The group uses large scale facilities as well as develops novel in-house table top spectroscopy setup. Following the idea "seeing is believing" we use the element selectivity of hard and tender x-radiation to localize electronic and structural changes in complex molecular structures with the time-resolution of ultrafast lasers. We can thus follow light induced excitation and optimize charge transfer pathways.
Time Resolved Spectroscopy -
Yartsev Group
Time resolved emission and absorption spectroscopy is the main tool of the research of the group of Prof. Arkady Yartsev. We study fast processes in various materials, from molecules to solid state and devices. Currently, the main interest of the group is focussed at photophysics and photochemistry of transition metal complexes.
Dynamics in Complex Systems -
Zigmantas Group
The group of Prof. Donatas Zigmantas is mainly concerned with exploring functions and underlying ultrafast processes in natural and artificial light-harvesting and energy conversion systems using multidimensional spectroscopies.
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Nanochemistry and Spectroscopy -
Baranov Group
Understanding and controlling materials from chemistry and physics perspectives are essential for progress. We aim to advance the development of nanomaterials through close interaction between nanochemistry and spectroscopy. The group’s current objectives are nanocrystal synthesis, self-assembly, and the elucidation of structure-property relationships.
Synthetic inorganic chemistry and catalysis - Nordlander Group
The group of Ebbe Nordlander synthesizes coordination complexes and organometallic complexes that may be used as molecular catalysts in various important reactions. Metal complexes with potential pharmaceutical use are also prepared and studied. Research interests include electrochemical and photochemical proton or carbon dioxide reduction, catalytic atom and group transfer reactions, and metal complexes with antimalarial or anticancer properties.