Madara Leimane

Position: Research assistant

CONTACT INFORMATION

e-mail: madara.leimane@cfi.lu.lv
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EDUCATION

2021 – ongoing, PhD in Physics, Faculty of Physics, Mathematics and Optometry, University of Latvia
2019 – 2021, MSc in Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Latvia
2016 – 2019, BSc in Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Latvia

EXPERIENCE

2022 – present, Research assistant at Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia
2018 – 2021, Engineer at Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia

AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

2021 – “Mikrotīkls” doctoral scholarship in the field of exact and medical sciences
2020 – Erasmus+ scholarship for exchange studies at University of Oulu, Faculty of Technology, Field of Chemistry, Master’s study program, Oulu, Finland

SKILLS

Chemical synthesis using sol-gel method (nanoparticles, nanostructures, xerogels, alcogels, monoliths)
Sample preparation for analysis and post-treatment process in higher temperatures and different atmospheres
Sample cutting and polishing process
Scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
Analysis of elemental composition of different materials by X-ray fluorescence (XRF), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy methods
Thermogravimetry/differential thermal analysis (TG/DTA) combined with FTIR
X-Ray diffraction (XRD)
Optical Absorption measurements
Characterization of particles in liquid dispersions (particle size, zeta potential, and molecular mass by measuring dynamic (DLS), electrophoretic (ELS), and static light scattering (SLS), respectively)
Dynamic viscosity and density measurements
Scientific data processing: Origin Pro