10th DCU Chemistry Day, a success for the Giordani group!


The Giordani Group was delighted to participate in the 10th DCU Chemistry Day organized by the Postgraduate Association of Chemistry, a vibrant celebration of research and innovation. The event brought together researchers from across the School of Chemical Sciences, who shared their work through engaging oral and poster presentations. The event was officially opened by DCU President Prof. Dáire Keogh to celebrate the 10th anniversary of this event, marking another inspiring chapter in the DCU Chemistry Day tradition.

DCU President Prof. Dáire Keogh inaugurates the 10th DCU Chemistry Day
DCU President Prof. Dáire Keogh inaugurates the 10th DCU Chemistry Day

Yingru Zhou delivered a compelling oral presentation that captured everyone’s attention, earning her the Runner-Up award—a well-deserved recognition of her engaging presentation. Aravind Anilkumar also represented the group with a poster presentation highlighting our latest research developments.

Prof. Silvia Giordani with Aravind Anilkumar (Left) and Yingru Zhou (Right)
Prof. Silvia Giordani with Aravind Anilkumar (Left) and Yingru Zhou (Right)

Prof. Silvia Giordani with Dr. Francesco Clazaferri (Left) and Yingru Zhou receiving the Runner-Up award for
Prof. Silvia Giordani with Dr. Francesco Calzaferri (Left) and Yingru Zhou receiving the Runner-Up award for Oral presentation (Right)

Yingru Zhou
Yingru Zhou
PhD Student

PhD Student at the Giordani Group

Aravind Kannoth Anilkumar
Aravind Kannoth Anilkumar
PhD Student

Aravind Kannoth Anilkumar is currently a 2nd year PhD student in the group of Prof. Silvia Giordani at Dublin City University, supported by her Research Ireland Frontiers for the Future Programme Award (2/FFP-A/11067).

Silvia Giordani
Silvia Giordani
Full Professor Chair of Nanomaterials

My research interests are in the design, synthesis, and characterization of hybrid smart nanomaterials for biomedical, energy and environmental applications