DIT PhD Project
Supervisors:
Name Dr. Izabela Naydenova (IEO), Prof. S.
Mintova (University of Caen)
Research Centre (if applicable):
IEO (Industrial Engineering Optics)
The centre specialises in holographic and
interferometric techniques and has developed
novel technologies with applications in product
authentication, sensing, vibration measurement
and optical device fabrication. The Centre has been
in existence for nearly fifteen years and research is
carried out in well-equipped optical research
laboratories in DIT Kevin street and the FOCAS
Institute. Key areas of expertise include high
resolution photosensitive materials development,
interferometric systems for surface measurement
and holographic devices.
Research Centre website (if applicable):
http://www.dit.ie/ieo/
Title of the Project: Nanozeolite Doped Bi-functional Holographic Sensors for Hydrocarbons and CO
Project Summary:
The Centre for Industrial and Engineering Optics (IEO), School of Physics, Dublin Institute of Technology
has a strong track record in development of holographic recording materials for applications in
holographic sensors, holographic devices and security holograms.
The aim of this project is to study the structure and the properties of zeolite nanocrystals doped
holograms with a view to their application in environmental sensing. Zeolite nanoparticles are
characterized by well-defined pore size and chemical affinity. We have identified pairs of particlesanaylites, and have created nanozeolite-based holograms that change their optical properties in the
presence of the analyte. This project will focus on the detailed characterization of the holograms in the
presence of the analyte, calibration of the sensors and determination of their sensitivity limits. In a
longer term this will lead to development of low cost disposable sensors for environmental monitoring.
If you are interested in this project, please contact: izabela.naydenova@dit.ie.