Silvija Gradečak
- Visiting Professor in Materials Science and Engineering
- Diploma in Physics, University of Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia), 1999
- PhD in Physics, Interdisciplinary Center of Electron Microscopy, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (Lausanne, Switzerland), 2003
Electronic Materials; Photonic Materials

Research
Prof. Gradečak's research focuses on nano-photonics and electronics and is based on the synthesis, characterization and integration of low-dimensional systems. By taking the advantage of unique material properties on a nanoscale, she explores novel optoelectronic applications such as nanoscale light-emitting sources, single photon sources, or nanowire lasers.
Understanding the properties of such nanosystems requires multidisciplinary approach and new instrumental tools. Prof. Gradečak uses rational synthesis of free-standing nanoscale objects like nanocrystals, nanotubes, and nanowires and combine spectroscopic techniques, transport measurements and advanced electron microscopy techniques to directly correlate structural and physical properties on the nanometer scale. Experimental techniques and methodologies that are being developed as a part of her research endeavor are generally applicable to any material system where interplay between nanostructure, properties, and performance becomes significant.
Recent News
2017 Faculty Promotions
May 15, 2017
Nanoscale work yields big results
October 23, 2014
New observations of semiconductor properties
May 23, 2013
Nanowires and Nanotubes
April 10, 2013
Flexible, light solar cells could provide new opportunities
December 20, 2012
Professor Gradecak receives Nano Letters award
May 3, 2012