Ivy Tsang

@ivymytw.bsky.social

Researcher in coordination chemistry and porous materials. Wandering around to explore not only science but also food and culture. Currently exploring Wroclaw @ PORT Lukasiewicz

What a great teamwork for our annual team building activity. And very chilling rafting and day out. 💕 and thanks for my husband's personal support as well to bring us all there! 😊

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Great ICCC conference as always! Glad to meet up with some friends around and meet new people. 😊 also share our most updated research on photon upconversion of MOFs. See you next time in Dublin 2028!

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Dear friends, I'm delighted to announce open PhD positions at Ewha Womans University! If you know someone looking for a PhD or a MSc+PhD position, has a passion for the beauty of MOF structures, and doesn't mind the unbelievable nature, food, fun, and cultural marvels of Seoul, feel free to share 🌟

A beautiful view of the new Institute for Multiscale Matter and System at sunset, with the description of the job posting:

"Fully funded PhD positions available at Ewha Womans University-Institute for Multiscale Matter and Systems, jointly supervised by Prof. Hoi Ri Moon and Prof. Stefano Canossa. Selected candidates will work at the new IMMS institute supported by the National Research Laboratory 2.0 program. Here, they will join an international team in harnessing structural complexity to uncover uncharted territories in the chemistry of porous materials, focussing on one or a combination of the following topics:
1- Design and applications of defect-engineered metal–organic frameworks (MOFs).
2- Development of automated and autonomous laboratories for reticular materials discovery.
3- Design and applications of MOF glasses and complex heterostructures.
4- New total scattering methods based on X-ray and electron crystallography. 

The ad continues with some important details on the application requirements and process:

"REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS
We welcome applications from female candidates of any origin, having relevant academic education and genuine enthusiasm to join our research vision and lead future innovation in Chemistry and Materials Science.
A strong background in one or more of the following is highly desirable: coordination chemistry, solid-state chemistry, or crystallography. 
Excellent English communication skills, both written and oral, are essential.
N.B. Joining the group as MSc intern and connecting MSc and PhD activities is possible.
  
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To apply, please send the documents listed below at s.canossa@ewha.ac.kr using as subject “OT_2026-01”. Please note that, for practical reasons, applications stating different subjects will not be considered. Application documents (in pdf format): 
(1) One- or two-page CV covering academic education and areas of focus/expertise.
(2) One-page letter describing research interests and motivation for joining the group.
(3) Recommendation letter from the MSc thesis supervisor (not required for joint MSc-PhD applicants). 
    
We look forward to hearing from you! "

Another year passed, im really grateful to have a good team and lovely members! Thanks a lot for all your hard work and support our group as a young and doing ambicious reaearch together! There are lots of challenges but we made it together as a team! Thank you all! And all the best in 2026. 🥰

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It is the last day of Anuj and Pawel. Thanks for you guys support since our group established. All the best for your next adventure! 💪 Life is full of lemon but try to make lemonade out of it!! 🥂

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(1/2) Ever felt unsure about switching career paths or standing out in an increasingly competitive job market? You’re not alone. Many researchers face this 🧪 Transversal skills are versatile abilities like communication, problem-solving, teamwork and self-management - useful in any job and sector.

A screenshot of the first page of the European Competence Framework for Researchers

Congratulations, Pepe and Dr. Li. It is also a special day for me to be an examiner for the first time. Looking back, 10 years ago I was defending my PhD thesis on the same stage. Now in the same room from a different angle is another unforgettable moment in my life! And it made a perfect loop! 💕

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The work of my 1st MOF paper attracts me into the wonderland of porous materials. Ever since, I've started the journey in this vast field. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1... I believe the sustainable growth of science also comes from the humble and supportive attitudes of the great mind! 💕

Switchable Surface Hydrophobicity–Hydrophilicity of a Metal–Organic Framework

Switching surfaces: A metal–organic framework, based on 2D layers of Zn4(bdc)2 connected through a pillaring hydrophobic carborane-based linker, switches from hydrophobic to superhydrophilic and vice...

onlinelibrary.wiley.com

Stefano Canossa@stecanossa.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Jumping on this great idea, here's my 1st #MOF paper: a dive into solvent and temperature driven structure change in IRMOF-9 single crystals 💎 As it's part of a special issue for Omar's Wolf prize, I still remember the emotion of an unexpected e-mail from him thanking me for the contribution 🥹

First MOF crystal from the team as the first post in Bluesky! Not perfect but a good starting point! 🤩 Looking forward to get some exciting results soon!

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