Παρουσίαση Διδακτορικής Διατριβής κ. Μιχαήλ Μυλωνάκη

30 Μαΐου 2024

Πρόσκληση σε Δημόσια Παρουσίαση της Διδακτορικής Διατριβής του

κ. Μιχαήλ Μυλωνάκη

Επιβλέπων: Ιωάννης Ζαχαράκης

(Σύμφωνα με το άρθρο 95, παρ. 3 του Ν. 4957/2022, ΦΕΚ 141 τ. Α΄/21.7.2022)

Την Πέμπτη 6 Ιουνίου 2024 και ώρα 10:00 στην αίθουσα Τηλεεκπαίδευσης Ε130 του Τμήματος Μαθηματικών και Εφαρμοσμένων Μαθηματικών του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης, θα γίνει η δημόσια παρουσίαση και υποστήριξη της Διδακτορικής Διατριβής του υποψήφιου διδάκτορος του Τμήματος Επιστήμης και Μηχανικής Υλικών κ. Μιχαήλ Μυλωνάκη, με θέμα:

«Wavefront Shaping for Microscopic Imaging of Biological Samples»

Περίληψη

“Imaging of biological samples is one of the driving application fields of optical microscopy. Although several other imaging techniques have been developed the simplicity, the effectiveness and the non-invasive nature of optical microscopy are the key factors of its widespread use in Biology.

An important limiting factor for optical microscopy is the scattering of light as it propagates through biological tissue. The inherent random variations of the optical properties, lead to a diffusion dominated propagation that drastically limits the effective imaging range down to 1 mm. On the other hand, recent advances in the spatial modulation of the light beam that illuminates the sample combined with analysis of the detected light distribution have opened the way to beat the diffusion limit.

Τhis PhD thesis was focused on leveraging the concept of the 'opaque lens' by utilizing engineered disorder in photonic structures. This involved developing novel scattering media and their integration with wavefront shaping into imaging modalities. Using this approach, we have reached to the development of a fully functional fluorescence microscope that, in several aspects, outperforms current instrumentation capable of performing in vivo fluorescence microscopy."

Call for Applications for Admission to the M.Sc. Program in “Biomedical Engineering”, 2024-2025

19 Μαΐου 2024

The School of Medicine, the Department of Computer Science, the Department of Materials Science and Engineering of the University of Crete (UoC), the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the Technical University of Crete (TUC), and the Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas (FORTH) announce that applications for the academic year 2024-2025 for the Joint Master's Program in "Biomedical Engineering" are now open!

The objective of the joint MSc Program in Biomedical Engineering is to provide advanced education, required qualifications and skills to its graduates to meet the ever-increasing demand for high-level specialization in the field of biomedical engineering. Graduates of our joint MSc program in BME may be employed in hospitals, medical equipment / instrumentation industry, pharmaceutical industry, government agencies or follow academic careers towards pursuing a PhD degree. The official instruction language of the program is English.

The deadline for submitting the application and supporting documents is May 26, 2024.

For more information about the program and the application procedure, please visit the site.

Πρόσκληση Παρουσίασης Διδακτορικής Διατριβής του κ. Εμμανουήλ Ορφανάκη

09 Μαΐου 2024

Πρόσκληση σε Δημόσια Παρουσίαση της Διδακτορικής Διατριβής

του κ. Εμμανουήλ Ορφανάκη

Επιβλέπων: Μιχαήλ Βελεγράκης

(Σύμφωνα με το άρθρο 95, παρ. 3 του Ν. 4957/2022, ΦΕΚ 141 τ. Α΄/21.7.2022)

Την Τετάρτη 15 Μαΐου 2024 και ώρα 11:00 στην αίθουσα Τηλεεκπαίδευσης Ε130 του Τμήματος Μαθηματικών και Εφαρμοσμένων Μαθηματικών του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης,

θα γίνει η δημόσια παρουσίαση και υποστήριξη της Διδακτορικής Διατριβής του υποψήφιου διδάκτορος του Τμήματος Επιστήμης και Μηχανικής Υλικών κ. Εμμανουήλ Ορφανάκη, με θέμα:

«Development of Photonics Based Methodologies for the Assessment of Agricultural Products and Environmental Pollutants.»

 Περίληψη

“Quality control and safety of agrofood products are of high importance due to their significant commercial and nutritional value. However, these products are prone to fraud and contamination, posing risks to consumer health. Traditional methods for detecting adulterants and contaminants are accurate but expensive and time-consuming, often requiring specialized facilities. In recent years, the application of optical spectroscopic techniques has emerged as a promising alternative for studying agrofood products. These methods offer rapid analysis, minimal sample pretreatment, and cost-effectiveness. By combining optical spectroscopy with multivariate statistical (machine learning) techniques, it becomes possible to authenticate and control the quality of agrοfood products effectively. The focus of this doctoral thesis is on the development and application of photonics methodologies in two vital agrofood products: olive oil and honey. Α comprehensive study has been conducted on a large number of honey samples using various optical spectroscopic techniques to differentiate botanical origins and predict essential physicochemical parameters. Similarly, extensive research has been undertaken on olive oil to identify varieties and predict chemical compositions accurately. Notably, a novel method, based on fluorescence spectroscopy has been developed for the rapid and cost-effective detection of contaminants such as Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and mineral oils. This work, conducted at the Laboratory of Photonics for Agrofood and Environment (Agrophotonics) of the Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser of FORTH, aims to provide practical and affordable solutions for ensuring the origin, safety, and quality of food products.”

Προκήρυξη του βραβείου “ΑΡΙΣΤΗΣ ΔΙΔΑΚΤΟΡΙΚΗΣ ΔΙΑΤΡΙΒΗΣ” για έτος 2024

08 Μαΐου 2024

Δείτε τη σχετική προκήρυξη.

Η ηλεκτρονική διεύθυνση υποβολής προτάσεων είναι: vraveia@uoc.gr με την ένδειξη "Για το βραβείο Άριστης Διδακτορικής Διατριβής" και η καταληκτική ημερομηνία η 31η Μαΐου 2024.

Μεταπτυχιακό σε “Νανοτεχνολογία για Ενεργειακές Εφαρμογές”

22 Απριλίου 2024

Δείτε την πρόσκληση για υποβολή αιτήσεων για τον τρίτο κύκλο του Διιδρυματικού Προγράμματος Μεταπτυχιακών Σπουδών (Δ.Π.Μ.Σ.) «Νανοτεχνολογία για Ενεργειακές Εφαρμογές – Nanotechnology for Energy Applications» (ΦΕΚ 1973/01-06-2018).

Προθεσμία υποβολής αιτήσεων είναι η 23η Σεπτεμβρίου 2024.

Ημερομηνία διεξαγωγής συνεντεύξεων υποψηφίων φοιτητών είναι η 30η Σεπτεμβρίου 2024

Postgraduate Studies on Soft Matter Science & Engineering in the Department of Materials Science and Technology of the University of Crete

04 Απριλίου 2024

Call for Applications for Postgraduate Studies on

Soft Matter Science & Engineering

in the Department of Materials Science and Technology

of the University of Crete

The aim of the Soft Matter Science & Engineering Postgraduate Program is to provide students with the needed skills to pursue successful careers or further advanced studies in the highly interdisciplinary field of soft materials. The educational and research activities of the program provide an integrated approach and in-depth training, with emphasis on conducting innovative research in a variety of soft matter fields, including (but not limited to) synthesis and characterization, polymers, colloids, composites, interfacial properties, materials for energy, biomimetic materials, responsive networks, materials for biological or biomedical applications, eco-friendly and sustainable materials, recycling, rheology and processing. 

Successful completion of the Program leads to a Postgraduate Diploma (MSc) after 4 semesters of study that include mandatory attendance of courses (2 semesters) and submission and oral defense of a Master's Thesis (2 semesters). Internships will be offered in the summer period between the first and second year. The program is in English and requires full-time participation. As part of their training, postgraduate students assist in the instruction of undergraduate courses.

The tuition fees are 3.500€ for the entire program. Scholarships may be available.

Graduates of the first cycle of studies of any Institution have the right to apply for the program. International students should have a degree equivalent.

Eligible candidates should hold a degree in Sciences or Engineering. Good knowledge of English (B2 level and above) is required. Candidates who have not graduated during the application period will be considered, but possible eventual enrollment is subject to receiving their first degree until the end of October 2024.

The academic criteria that are taken into account for the selection, as defined in the Postgraduate Studies Regulations, include the undergraduate degree, recommendation letters, grades in courses relevant to the program, the senior thesis (if applicable), as well as the applicant’s relevant research or professional activity (if applicable).

Necessary supporting documents:

• Application
• Detailed CV
• Report of interests
• Diploma supplement
• Up to three (3) letters of recommendation
• Certificate of a good knowledge of the English language (B2 level and above)
• Any other document the applicant considers to be evidence of scientific excellence and quality.

The application must include an e-mail account, from which the applicant will be informed about the progress of his/her application.

Letters of recommendation should be sent directly from the authors to the postgraduate secretariat stratigis@materials.uoc.gr.

Deadline for submission of the application and supporting documents for the Postgraduate Program is set for May 24, 2024. The candidates will be informed about possible (online) interviews by May 31, 2024.

Applications and supporting documents are submitted exclusively online to the postgraduate secretariat stratigis@materials.uoc.gr before the deadline.

For more information, please contact the Secretariat of the Department of Materials Science and Technology, Mr. Ch. Stratigis (tel. +30 2810-394272, (stratigis@materials.uoc.gr) or the Director of Postgraduate Program on Soft Matter Science & Engineering, Prof. D. Vlassopoulos (dvlasso@materials.uoc.gr ).

Πρόσκληση Τελετής Ορκωμοσίας Τμήματος Επιστήμης και Τεχνολογίας Υλικών

22 Μαρτίου 2024

Παρουσίαση Διδακτορικής Διατριβής κ. Αθηνάς Μανιάδη

22 Μαρτίου 2024

Πρόσκληση σε Δημόσια Παρουσίαση της Διδακτορικής Διατριβής της

κ. Αθηνάς Μανιάδη

Επιβλέπουσα Καθηγήτρια: Μαρία Βαμβακάκη

(Σύμφωνα με το άρθρο 95, παρ. 3 του Ν. 4957/2022, ΦΕΚ 141 τ. Α΄/21.7.2022)

Την Παρασκευή 29 Μαρτίου 2024 και ώρα 10:00 στην αίθουσα Τηλεεκπαίδευσης Ε130 του Τμήματος Μαθηματικών και Εφαρμοσμένων Μαθηματικών του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης, θα γίνει η δημόσια παρουσίαση και υποστήριξη της Διδακτορικής Διατριβής της υποψήφιας διδάκτορος του Τμήματος Επιστήμης και Τεχνολογίας Υλικών κ. Αθηνάς Μανιάδη, με θέμα:

«Development and Functionality Control of Advanced Nanocomposite Materials for Mechanical and Electrical Applications»

Περίληψη

This thesis focuses on the research, development, and study of nanocomposite and composite materials with controllably modified characteristics (mechanical, electrical, and physical properties), such as tensile strength, flexural strength, modulus of elasticity, dielectric constant, and conductivity. Advanced nanocomposite filaments were fabricated following a melt mixing process to improve the mechanical and electrical functional properties of three-dimensional (3D) printed structures developed using commercially available Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) 3D printers.

For this research, novel nanocomposite filaments made of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), and low-density polyethylene (LDPE) matrices were developed with the incorporation of various filler concentrations of graphene nanoplatelets, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide and antimony tin oxide for applications in fused filament fabrication (FFF). The use of nanofillers considerably increased the mechanical response of the polymer matrix. This work aided in developing novel composite polymeric materials not only for 3D printing, but also for their exploitation in large-scale industrial extrusion, offering in some cases more than 50 % increase in tensile, impact and/or flexural strength, when compared to unfilled polymer matrix parts.

Finally, multiple characterization techniques were employed to identify and analyze the structure of the produced specimens, the effect of the filler on the thermal properties of the polymers used and the thermal properties of the composite and nanocomposite materials produced.

Μεταπτυχιακές υποτροφίες ΑΔΜΗΕ

11 Μαρτίου 2024

Παρουσίαση Μεταπτυχιακής Διπλωματικής Εργασίας του κ. Ευάγγελου Ταμιωλάκη

05 Μαρτίου 2024

ΠΑΝΕΠΙΣΤΗΜΙΟ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

ΤΜΗΜΑ ΕΠΙΣΤΗΜΗΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΕΧΝΟΛΟΓΙΑΣ ΥΛΙΚΩΝ

ΠΑΡΟΥΣΙΑΣΗ ΜΕΤΑΠΤΥΧΙΑΚΗΣ ΔΙΠΛΩΜΑΤΙΚΗΣ ΕΡΓΑΣΙΑΣ

Τίτλος

«Design, Fabrication and Evaluation of  Metamaterials as Sensors in Agriculture»

του Ευάγγελου Ταμιωλάκη

μεταπτυχιακού φοιτητή του Τμήματος Επιστήμης και Τεχνολογίας Υλικών του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης

Επιβλέπων: Γεώργιος Κενανάκης

Τρίτη 12 Μαρτίου 2024 Ώρα 10:00

H παρουσίαση θα πραγματοποιηθεί στην Αίθουσα «Αρτέμης Σαϊτάκης», στον 1ο όροφο του Τεχνολογικού Πάρκου (STEP-C) του Ιδρύματος Τεχνολογίας και Έρευνας

Abstract

In this work, we designed and constructed metamaterial structures/antennas and studied their efficiency as sensors. We tested them in different directions to measure their S21 parameters (transmission). Their sensing capabilities were evaluated rigorously against different aqueous solutions enriched with typical agricultural fertilizers.

In the first part of this thesis, we evaluated typical metamaterials structures such as the single-ring resonators on printed circuit boards (PCB), as well as engraved/contemporary structures (CSRRs) on copper plates as efficient sensors against agricultural crop residues and fertilizers.

In the second part of this work, we fabricated metamaterial-based antennas and measured the S11 (reflection) coefficients against typical agricultural pollutants.

The objective of this study is to develop a real-time sensor for agricultural purposes that is easy to manufacture and user-friendly. Our experimental data clearly demonstrate the potential of metasurfaces as effective sensors for detecting water pollution.