Ryszard Zdyb

This PhD scholarship is hosted by the Institute of Physics at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin under the supervision of Prof. dr. hab. Ryszard Zdyb . The project, titled “Hematene: a unique tool for understanding of magnetism in non van-der-Waals two-dimensional systems” , explores magnetic phenomena in non-van-der-Waals 2D systems using hematene as the model material. The successful candidate will join a research project centered on the modification of iron-based materials, especially ultra-thin iron oxide films, using controlled thermal treatment in a reducing gas atmosphere. The work includes experimental measurements with Spin-Polarized Low-Energy Electron Microscopy (SPLEEM) and Low-Energy Electron Diffraction (LEED) , followed by research data analysis and preparation of scientific publications with the project team. The scholarship is connected to a specific NCN-funded research project (Weave-UNISONO NCN No. 2025/07/Y/ST5/00049) in the university’s physics research environment.