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Researcher, educator, and science communicator exploring nanomaterials for sustainable electronics, energy technologies, and next-generation memory devices.

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Publications in peer-reviewed journals worldwide.

60+

International conference talks across the world.

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Research
Interests

Exploring the frontier of nanoscale materials — from design and synthesis to real-world applications in electronics, energy, and memory technologies.

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Nanomaterials & Nanoscience

Design, synthesis, and characterization of nanoscale materials with unique physical and chemical properties.

Colloidal NanocrystalsSemiconductor NanomaterialsNanoscale SynthesisStructure–Property Relationships
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Electronic Materials & Memory Devices

Advanced materials for electronic components and next-generation memory technologies.

Emerging Memory DevicesElectronic MaterialsCharge TransportNanoscale Systems
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Sustainable Electronics & Energy

Materials for sustainable and energy-efficient electronic technologies.

Energy Storage MaterialsEco-friendly ElectronicsNanomaterials for EnergySustainable Systems
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Interdisciplinary Materials Science

Chemistry, physics, and materials science combined to develop advanced functional materials.

Interdisciplinary ResearchNanostructured MaterialsFunctional Materials
Key Grants ERC Starting Grant SNSF Ambizione Fellowship Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship
Research laboratory
"Science thrives at the intersection of curiosity, collaboration, and the courage to ask new questions."
— Maksym Yarema
Crystal Lattice · Nanostructure
Atomic-scale
design & discovery
Teaching

Education &
Innovation

Prof. Dr. Maksym Yarema is a Professor at the Institute for Electronics, ETH Zurich, and Head of the Chemistry and Materials Design Group at the Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering. He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Johannes Kepler University Linz and completed postdoctoral research at EMPA and ETH Zurich.

His research focuses on colloidal nanomaterials for emerging memory devices, sustainable electronics, and energy technologies. Recipient of an ERC Starting Grant, SNSF Ambizione Fellowship, and Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship.

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MEMORY DEVICE CROSS-SECTION
TOP ELECTRODE NANOCRYSTAL LAYER BOTTOM ELECTRODE TRANSPORT LAYER SUBSTRATE COLLOIDAL NANOCRYSTAL NANOSCALE DEVICE
Nanoscale Device Architecture

International Collaboration
in Nanoscience

Building bridges across institutions and disciplines — actively engaging in international partnerships with universities and research groups across the world.

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International

Global Collaboration

Building bridges across institutions and disciplines across the world and beyond.

2024 – Present
International Project

ETH–KSE Tandem Teaching Program

Developing international collaboration in engineering education through joint teaching activities and knowledge exchange between ETH Zurich and Kyiv School of Economics.

International collaborationInnovative methodsJoint initiatives
2024 – Present
Educational Innovation

Teaching Innovation — Emerging Memory Technologies

Integrating cutting-edge research directly into the Emerging Memory Technologies course curriculum, bridging research and academic teaching.

Research-integrated curriculumInnovative pedagogyInterdisciplinary approach
2019 – 2025
ERC Starting Grant

Colloidal Nanomaterials for Emerging Memory Devices

Development and investigation of colloidal nanomaterials for next-generation electronic memory and data storage.

New nanomaterials developedElectronic properties investigatedPublications in leading journals
2016 – 2019
SNSF Ambizione Fellowship

Nanomaterials for Memory Technologies

Novel nanomaterials for advanced electronic memory technologies combining chemistry, physics, and materials science.

New electronic materialsInterdisciplinary nanoscienceInternational publications
2016 – present
Research Frontier

Nanoscale Metals, Alloys and Intermetallics

Vast family of colloidal nanomaterials to unlock unique applications in energy, electronics, and biotechnology.

Universal synthetic approachPlasmonic and catalytic applicationsPublications in leading journals

Joint Research Projects

Collaborations with universities and research groups in nanoscience, including grant applications and co-authored publications.

International Partnerships

Active engagement in European research networks and bilateral academic partnerships across disciplines.

Co-Authoring & Grants

Open to co-authorship on publications and joint grant applications in nanomaterials and related fields.

Science Communication

Science fulfills its mission only when it engages with people.

Making complex ideas accessible and exciting — through public talks, podcasts, storytelling, and mentoring.

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Communication

Science
Communication

Making complex ideas accessible and exciting — through public lectures, conference presentations, podcasts, consulting, and mentoring.

PUBLIC LECTURE
Public Engagement

Public Lectures

Regular talks bringing nanoscience and materials research to students, professionals, and the general public.

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60+ TALKS INTERNATIONAL
Global Reach

Conference Presentations

60+ international conference talks in leading venues across Europe and beyond, sharing research with the global scientific community.

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PODCAST · INTERVIEW
Public Engagement

Podcasts & Interviews

Participation in science communication podcasts including "Simply About Science" — nanoscience, academic careers, and the human side of research.

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SCIENCE WRITING
Outreach

Science Writing

Accessible science writing that translates cutting-edge research into stories people can understand and connect with.

Storytelling · Concept
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Consulting

Scientific Consulting

Scientific consulting in nanomaterials and applications, supporting research and technology development projects.

Short-term · Long-term · Expert evaluation · Industry–academia
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ACADEMIC MENTORING
Mentoring

Academic Mentoring

Mentoring for early-career researchers and interdisciplinary teams focused on academic development and research strategy.

Individual sessions · Career guidance · Research strategy · Feedback
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