Dr. Anirban Paul and Dr. David Daniel Ruiz Arce have been awarded the MSCA Fellowships CZ
Dr. Anirban Paul and Dr. David Daniel Ruiz Arce have been awarded MSCA Fellowships CZ under the Operational Programme Jan Amos Komenský, co-funded by the European Union and the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MEYS). NanoMove, reg.num.: CZ.02.01.01/00/22_010/0013757.
Anirban Paul is a researcher specializing in low-energy electron–molecule collision dynamics. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata, where he primarily investigated dissociative electron attachment (DEA) and electron-impact ion-pair dissociation processes in atmospherically and biologically important molecules using advanced time-of-flight mass spectrometry and velocity map imaging techniques. He also holds a master’s degree in Physics from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur and a bachelor’s degree in Physics from R.K. Mission Residential College, University of Calcutta.
His research includes collaborations with research groups at the University of Notre Dame (USA), where he investigated electron-collision dissociation dynamics of molecules in the gas phase. He is currently expanding his work to explore electron–molecule collision dynamics in the liquid phase and aqueous environments at the J. Heyrovský Institute of Physical Chemistry under the supervision of Dr. Juraj Fedor.
This fellowship represents an exciting opportunity to advance innovative research on electron collisions with molecules in gaseous and liquid phases, with a focus on in-situ dosimetry, electron-induced DNA damage, and the role of radiosensitizers and nanoparticles in enhancing radiation therapy. His project develops new experimental approaches to probe electron-induced processes in aqueous environments, advancing fundamental understanding and potentially aiding future radiation therapy. The fellowship is an important step in his career, helping him build international collaborations and deepen his expertise in electron–molecule collision dynamics at the host laboratory.
David Daniel Ruiz Arce is a scientist specializing in DNA nanotechnology and materials science. He earned his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), where he developed conductive gold nanowires using DNA origami structures as a template. He also holds a master's degree in the same field from UNAM and a bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering from the Universidad Politécnica de Chiapas (UPCH).
His career includes international research collaborations with Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (Germany) and North Carolina State University (USA), where he investigated DNA origami nanostructures and nanoscale charge transport. He is currently expanding his research at the J. Heyrovský Institute of Physical Chemistry, where he works under the mentorship of Dr. Jaroslav Kočišek.
This fellowship represents an exciting opportunity to continue advancing innovative applications of DNA origami for nano- and microfabrication as well as molecular engineering. His research develops innovative composite materials by integrating DNA origami nanostructures with nano- and microparticles, advancing a scalable bottom-up fabrication strategy to overcome the limitations of traditional self-assembly. The fellowship marks a key milestone in his career, fostering international collaboration and expanding expertise in DNA nanotechnology at the host laboratory.
We warmly congratulate David Daniel Ruiz Arce and Anirban Paul on this achievement!
