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Zornitza Tosheva is a Research and Development Specialist in the Experimental Soft Matter Physics group (ESMP) led by Professor Jan Lagerwall at the University of Luxembourg’s Department of Physics and Materials Science. Since 2001, she has been affiliated with the University of Luxembourg, contributing to interdisciplinary research and lab management. She oversees shared equipment and pure water systems in the department’s Limpertsberg campus. Her roles include lab manager responsibilities and specialized training for equipment usage.
Her research spans two main phases: early work on radioprotection, radiochemistry, and natural radioactivity as tracers for geological phenomena, followed by a shift in 2014 to studying cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) as liquid crystals. Key areas of focus include the physical properties of CNC suspensions and their applications in photonic bandgap films.
Zornitza holds an MSc in Physics and specialized trainings in environmental science and radioactivity. She supports teaching at various levels, including lab classes for Bachelor’s and Master’s students, and mentors PhD candidates in radiochemistry and radio physics.
Her publications reflect a trajectory from environmental radioactivity studies (e.g., radon in water, Arctic glaciers, and coal mines) to liquid crystal systems involving nanomaterials. Notable contributions address CO₂ dynamics in natural systems and hydrological separation using radon tracers.
Zornitza collaborates on projects like the Cycleau Project (2006) and has expertise in analytical methods, including gamma spectrometry and hydrograph separation techniques.
