Overview

The relevance of electronic excitation of molecules ranges from photobiology to molecular electronics, basic research to applications such as organic light-emitting diodes (OLED).

Intersystem crossing (ISC), the non-radiative interconversion of electronic states with different spin multiplicities, is a key process in photochemistry and photophysics. The efficiency and kinetics of ISC can render electronically excited molecules photo-labile or -stable, emissive or dark.

About the program

Within this Modulation of Intersystem Crossing program at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, the ISC in molecules will be studied and modulated by chemical substitution and by varying the molecular environment.

The research groups involved in ModISC will contribute to interdisciplinary research seeking for a deeper understanding of emission enhancement by controlling ISC from singlet to triplet and its reverse.

Programme Structure

Project areas include:

Donor-Acceptor Conjugates for Modulation of TADF
NHC-Cu(I) Complexes for Modulation of Metal-to-Ligand Charge Transfer
Fluorinated Flavins for Modulation of the Triplet Population
Science Education and Outreach

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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80

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Molecular Sciences View 22 other PhDs in Molecular Sciences in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Normally you need to hold an excellent master's or diploma degree in the appropriate field.
A good command of either English or German is a requirement for acceptance.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 36 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 36 months.

social contribution fee: €321 per semester

Living costs for Düsseldorf

996 - 1318 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.