OWSD PhD Fellowship
Dr. Julienne Impundu
About me
Scientist and researcher with a strong background in condensed matter physics and nanoelectronics. Experienced with excellent laboratory skills in the design, synthesis, and characterization of novel carbon-based materials and nanostructures, with an emphasis on their unusual properties such as ferromagnetism in sp2 carbon.
Julienne Impundu holds a Ph.D. in condensed matter physics from the Chinese Academy of
Sciences, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology. Her research focuses on the magnetic properties of sp2 carbon nanomaterials, such as carbon nanotubes and graphene.
Using advanced techniques like AFM, SEM, EDX, MFM, and PPMS-ANC300, Julienne
investigates the ferromagnetism and defect-induced magnetic moments in these materials. Her
work provides valuable insights into the traditionally diamagnetic properties of graphite and
graphene, contributing to both theoretical knowledge and practical applications in
nanotechnology.
Julienne has published extensively in high-impact journals, with notable research on the
temperature dependence of positive and negative magnetoresistance in tantalum-coated multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs/Ta). Her findings are instrumental in developing advanced
magnetic sensors and spintronic devices.
She also excels in synthesizing and characterizing graphene and carbon nanotubes, bridging
complex scientific theories with practical innovations. Her work on low-program current memory
devices based on self-assembled all-inorganic perovskite single crystals demonstrates her
versatility.
Julienne's dedication and innovative approach significantly advance our understanding of
magnetic properties in low-dimensional carbon materials, making her a key figure in nanoscience
and technology.