Primary examination of the doctoral thesis of PhD student Rajat Nagpal

On January 26, 2026, during the Meeting No. 5 of the Department of Microelectronics and Biomedical Engineering (DMIB) of the Faculty of Computers, Informatics and Microelectronics (FCIM), Technical University of Moldova, the primary examination of the doctoral thesis (joint PhD) of the doctoral student NAGPAL Rajat, specialty 134.03 – Physics of Nanosystems and Nanotechnologies took place.

The thesis, titled: “Porous Networks of Nanostructured Hybrid Materials”, was carried out within the framework of a joint doctorate (joint doctorate) between the Technical University of Moldova and the University of Kiel (Germany), for the award of the titles of Doctor of Physical Sciences and Doctor of Engineering.

Scientific leadership:

  • prof. univ., dr. hab. Oleg LUPAN – Technical University of Moldova
  • prof. univ., dr. Rainer ADELUNG – University of Kiel

Supervisors:

  • prof. univ., dr. hab. Artur Buzdugan
  • assoc. univ., dr. Nicolai Ababii
  • assoc. univ., dr. Vasile Crețu

The doctoral thesis addresses the development and characterization of nanostructured hybrid structures based on MOFs (ZIFs) and metal oxides, with applications in the selective detection of hydrogen and volatile organic compounds, including under adverse environmental conditions. The results obtained demonstrate relevant structure–properties–performance correlations and a high application potential in the field of gas sensors.

Scientific results:

  • 23 scientific publications, of which 14 SCOPUS indexed, including 12 ISI
  •  1 patent
  •  40 SCOPUS citations, H-index: 4

Following the presentation and scientific discussions, the thesis was positively assessed, and the doctoral student successfully passed the primary examination stage, being recommended for the next stage – the Profile Scientific Seminar.

Congratulations to doctoral student Rajat Nagpal for successfully passing the primary examination stage of his doctoral thesis!
We wish him continued success in his academic and professional career, as well as remarkable achievements in research and innovation.