Jakub Iwański

About me

I’m a PhD student at the University of Warsaw, working in the Layered Materials Laboratory led by Prof. Andrzej Wysmołek. Since 2018, I’ve been focusing on hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) – a two-dimensional material known for its atomic flatness, wide bandgap, high thermal conductivity, and chemical stability.

My research combines material growth using metal-organic vapor phase epitaxy (MOVPE) with advanced optical spectroscopy techniques. I aim to develop deep ultraviolet (DUV) light emitters based on hBN and its alloys – devices that could support applications like water purification and surface disinfection. A large part of my work is dedicated to understanding the optical properties of boron nitride structures and exploring how their symmetry affects phenomena like piezoelectricity and ferroelectricity.

Science, for me, is about more than just understanding how the world works – it’s about contributing to solutions that matter. I believe that even highly fundamental research can, and should, lead us closer to technologies that improve people’s lives.

If you’d like to learn more about my work, feel free to browse through my projects or publications. I’m always happy to connect and collaborate across disciplines.