Group Members
Arseni Borissov
NCN OPUS post-doctoral fellow
MSc 2014 University of Edinburgh
PhD 2019 University of Oxford
Arseni obtained a PhD for his research on new anion receptors for molecular recognition and organocatalysis (advisors: Paul D. Beer and Martin D. Smith). Currently working on the synthesis of diradicaloid nanocarbons, with additional focus on helicenes and photoswitchable molecules. Likes to run uphill and ski downhill. Finds black metal music relaxing.
Wai Shing Wong
NCN OPUS post-doctoral fellow
PhD 2018 The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Wai Shing received his PhD degree for his work on the synthesis and properties of saddle-shaped fenestrindane derivatives (advisor: Hak-Fun Chow). He is currently developing synthetic approaches toward novel nanobelts and organic oligoradicals. Wai Shing loves horror movies and horror games.
Rakesh Kumar
BEETHOVEN post-doctoral fellow
MSc 2013 Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla
PhD 2020 CSIR–Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur
Rakesh received his PhD for his work on the synthesis and derivatization of N-heterocyclic compounds through C–H bond functionalization (advisor: Dr. Upendra Sharma). He is currently working on the synthesis of electric-field responsive framework materials in a collaborative project with the Volkmer group at Augsburg.
Madan Ambhore
NCN OPUS post-doctoral fellow
MSc 2013 Yeshwant Mahavidyalaya Nanded, Maharashtra, India
PhD 2020 Indian Institutute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune, India
Madan's PhD work was focused on redox chemistry, conformational dynamics and diradical properties of expanded porphyrinoids (advisor: Prof V. G Anand). In the Stępień Lab, Madan is currently exploring novel open-shell nanocarbon materials. Madan is a science lover.
Ewelina Janiga
FNP TEAM graduate student
Joanna Hager
FNP TEAM graduate student
Rafał Frydrych
NCN OPUS graduate student
MSc 2018 University of Wrocław
Rafał received his MSc degree for his work on dynamic combinatorial synthesis of chiral macrocycles with Dr. Janusz Gregoliński. His current research concentrates on the synthesis, crystal engineering and host–guest properties of curved nanocarbons.
Liliia Moshniaha
FNP TEAM graduate student
MSc 2018 University of Wrocław
Dimers are a girl's best friend and Liliia has synthesized one. She likes to work on the synthesis of beautiful and complicated structures, ones that look almost impossible to make.
Daniel Matuszczyk
FNP TEAM graduate student
MSc 2018 University of Silesia
Daniel obtained his MSc degree while working on cyclometalated osmium complexes in the group of Prof. Stanisław Krompiec. His current work is focused on donor–acceptor azacoronene-based derivatives and other molecules with an π-extended electron system.
Bibek Prajapati
NCN OPUS graduate student
MSc 2018 Uniwersytet Wrocławski
Bibek received his MSc degree for his work on linear oligophenylenes and attempted synthesis of cyclic nanohoop structures (with Prof. Marcin Stępień). He is currently developing new open-shell nanocarbon molecules. Bibek is interested in cultural diversity, different languages, religions, and history.
Agata Wiencierz
NCN OPUS graduate student
MSc 2021 Department of Chemistry, University of Wroclaw
Agata received her MSc degree for her work on the synthesis of polylactide depolymerization catalysts (with Prof. Jolanta Ejfler). She is currently synthesizing new types of open-shell nanocarbons. After hours, she likes learning languages (apart from English and Polish, she knows French and Italian, and now is focused on Korean).
Katarzyna Ślusarek
NCN OPUS graduate student
MSc 2021 Department of Chemistry, University of Wroclaw
Kasia received her MSc degree for her work on the synthesis, properties and reactivity of Selena-2,7-naphthiporphyrins (with dr hab. Bartosz Szyszko). Kasia is currently synthesizing new oligopyrrole-naphthalenimide hybrids.