Topic: Physics & Materials Science

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    Let there be light: ERC project explores cells that control light from within

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    Neurology and physics Uni.lu professors selected in Highly Cited Researchers 2025

    Since 2001, the Highly Cited Researchers list identifies each year scientists from around the world who have demonstrated significant and broad influence in their field(s). Each researcher selected has authored multiple scientific papers in the year which rank in the top 1% by citations, and for 2025 two are currently at the University of Luxembourg.

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    AI model unlocks simulations of large biomolecules with quantum accuracy

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    Act before it cracks: innovative coating of concrete to protect bridges

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    Three Uni.lu professors on the Highly Cited Researchers 2024 list

    Three professors at University of Luxembourg, Michael Heneka, Alexandre Tkatchenko and Paul Wilmes, have been selected on the Highly Cited Researchers 2024 list by Clarivate. A distinction that places them in the top 1% of researchers worldwide, as their highly cited papers rank in the top 1% by citations for their fields and publication year.

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    “I see myself as the captain of a boat embarking on uncharted territory”

    In the sixth and final video of the “Women in Science 2024” campaign, Aurélia Chenu brings up her fascination for the world of quantum physics, her inspirations and how she perceives her roles as professor, team leader and mother.

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    Three Uni.lu professors on the Highly Cited Researchers 2023 list

    Prof. Michael Heneka, Prof. Alexandre Tkatchenko and Prof. Paul Wilmes have been selected on the Highly Cited Researchers 2023 list by Clarivate, for “demonstrating significant and broad influence in their field(s) of research”.

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    A revolution in crystal structure prediction of pharmaceutical drugs

    Physicists from the University of Luxembourg together with experts from Avant-garde Materials Simulation (AMS) and seven pharmaceutical companies have redefined the state-of-the-art in modeling and predicting the free energy of crystals. Their work, recently published in Nature, shows that crystal form stability under real-world temperature and humidity conditions can be reliably and affordably predicted through…

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