{"id":35,"date":"2023-06-01T21:23:26","date_gmt":"2023-06-01T21:23:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/website.prod.unilu.spikeseed.cloud\/fstm-en\/?post_type=research-departments&#038;p=35"},"modified":"2025-02-04T08:44:25","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T07:44:25","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"research-departments","link":"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/fstm-en\/research-departments\/department-of-physics-materials-science\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"section py-0 static\">\n<section class=\"py-0 wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-section section\"><div class=\"container xl:max-w-screen-xl\"><!-- SecondaryNavigationMirror --><div class=\"js-secondary-nav--sticky wp-block-unilux-blocks-secondary-navigation\" id=\"c1223b04-95dd-4b4f-b1c3-286afcde51fa\">\n    <nav id=\"secondary-navigation\" role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Secondary menu\" class=\"secondary-nav\">\n        <button class=\"secondary-nav__button btn btn-solid--primary w-full\" 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Science<br><\/em><\/strong><br><strong>Quantum Science &amp; Technology, Statistical Physics &amp; Machine Learning, Soft &amp; Living Matter, Photovoltaics, Sustainable Energy, Spectroscopy &amp; Functional Materials<\/strong>. Through our excellence-driven research, we explore six branches of physics. Our dynamic teams work with prestigious journals and universities and continuously attract national, European, and industry funding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-custom-buttons btn-list\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper w-full md:w-auto px-16\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper flex flex-col items-center\">\n<h2 class=\"text-h4 has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"more-info\"\n    >\nMore info<\/h2>\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-button-highlight-square\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/08\/FactsheetDPHYMS2023.pdf\"\n    target=\"_self\"\n>\n    <span class=\"btn-highlight-square__container\">\n        <div class=\"btn-highlight-square__body\">\n    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--download-link icon--xl\"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--download-link\"><\/use><\/svg>    <span class=\"btn btn--dark\">\n        \n<span class=\"btn__name wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\">Download factsheet<\/span>    <\/span>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-dev4-reusable-blocks-image image-bg object-fit--cover\">\n    \n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-image unilux-custom-image-block\"\n                alt=\"Facsheet DPhyMS Thumbnail\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/fact_sheet_dphyms_page_1-1.jpg\"\n                    style=\"object-position: 50.00% 50.00%; font-family: &quot;object-fit: cover; object-position: 50.00% 50.00%;&quot;; aspect-ratio: 3\/4; object-fit: cover; width: 100%;\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n\/>    <\/figure>    <\/span>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"section  wp-block-unilux-blocks-content-card-full-width \">\n    <div class=\"container 2xl:max-w-screen-2xl\">\n        <div class=\"max-w-11\/12\">\n            <div class=\"content-card content-card--right content-card__overlay--hidden wp-block-unilux-blocks-content-card\">\n    \n<h2 class=\"content-card__heading has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"tackling-the-problems-of-the-future-with-blue-sky-research\"\n    >\nTackling the problems of the future with blue-sky research<\/h2>\n<div class=\"content-card__visual wp-block-unilux-blocks-content-card-visual-area\">\n    \n<section class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-image-video-wrapper\">\n    <figure class=\"wp-block-dev4-reusable-blocks-image  object-fit--cover\">\n    \n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-image unilux-custom-image-block\"\n                alt=\"\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/UNI-1906-52-scaled.jpg\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/UNI-1906-52-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/UNI-1906-52-1024x745.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/UNI-1906-52-768x559.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/UNI-1906-52-1536x1118.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/UNI-1906-52-2048x1490.jpg 2048w\"\n                style=\"object-position: 50.00% 50.00%; font-family: &quot;object-fit: cover; object-position: 50.00% 50.00%;&quot;; aspect-ratio: 3\/2; object-fit: cover; width: 100%;\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n\/>    <\/figure><\/section>\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper content-card__overlay\">\n<a class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-button-highlight-rounded bottom-left\" \n    href=\"#\"\n    target=\"_self\"\n>\n    \n<span class=\"btn-highlight-rounded__name wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\"><\/span>    <span class=\"icon-rounded\">\n        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-right icon--lg\"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-right\"><\/use><\/svg>    <\/span>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"content-card__body  wp-block-unilux-blocks-content-card-free-area\">\n    \n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Our ambition is to understand how matter and complex systems function. Thanks to our highly skilled international teams and state-of-the-art equipment, we continuously push the limits of knowledge related to physical phenomena. Results from our basic research programmes have allowed us to contribute to several applied fields, through materials discovery, quantum matter, quantum technologies, photovoltaics, and pharmaceutical advances. Our collaborations count several hundreds of academic partners, but also <a href=\"https:\/\/list.lu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lih.lu\/fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luxembourg Institute of Health<\/a>, Avancis, Janssen, Goodyear, GSK, etc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>In addition to extensive fully-equipped onsite facilities \u2013 some 50 experimental laboratories and clean-rooms \u2013 we also have access to high-performance computing (HPC), synchrotron facilities, etc. Since its creation in 2003, our department has established itself on the international scene. Many talented and recognised colleagues contribute to both our research and teaching missions, creating an inclusive and stimulating international atmosphere. These values provide our students with a truly inspiring environment, from the bachelor\u2019s degree to the PhD level.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"py-0 wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-section section\"><div class=\"container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"what-we-stand-for\"\n    >\nWhat we stand for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"mission\"\n    >\nMission<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Department of Physics and Materials Science performs fundamental research oriented at the understanding of complex physical phenomena. We are particularly focused on advanced materials, quantum technologies, and biophysics to enable future technological revolutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"vision\"\n    >\nVision<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Driven by excellence, our department aims to continue attracting world-leading scientists: ERC holders, FNR ATTRACT grantees, editors of prestigious scientific journals, fellows of learned societies, top-cited scientists, etc. By maintaining this sparkling pool of talent as the signature of our department, we continuously contribute to major theoretical and experimental research but also provide a unique experience to our students. We believe the results of our work will unravel future challenges and unlock new solutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"values\"\n    >\nValues<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scientific innovation<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every day our curiosity-driven research paves the way to the next scientific innovation. Excellence Our teams are lucky to count impactful and highly cited researchers among them. DPhyMS has been very successful in recruiting high-level international members. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Interdisciplinary research directions<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We address complexity by combining the variety of our theoretical and experimental skills, and by collaborating with brilliant minds around the globe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sustainability<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By studying both materials and living matter, we aim to contribute to a better future, including the necessary energy transitions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-section section\"><div class=\"container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"our-team\"\n    >\nOur team<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-dev4-reusable-blocks-image  object-fit--cover\">\n    \n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-image unilux-custom-image-block\"\n                alt=\"\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/UNI-3006-72-scaled.jpg\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/UNI-3006-72-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/UNI-3006-72-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/UNI-3006-72-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/UNI-3006-72-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/UNI-3006-72-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\"\n                style=\"object-position: 50.00% 50.00%; font-family: &quot;object-fit: cover; object-position: 50.00% 50.00%;&quot;; aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; width: 100%;\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n\/>    <\/figure><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-section section\"><div class=\"container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"our-organisation\"\n    >\nOur organisation<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-dev4-reusable-blocks-image  object-fit--contain\">\n    \n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-image unilux-custom-image-block\"\n                alt=\"\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/New-cluster-Diagram_ED_V5_Sept2024-scaled.jpg\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/New-cluster-Diagram_ED_V5_Sept2024-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/New-cluster-Diagram_ED_V5_Sept2024-1024x765.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/New-cluster-Diagram_ED_V5_Sept2024-768x574.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/New-cluster-Diagram_ED_V5_Sept2024-1536x1148.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/New-cluster-Diagram_ED_V5_Sept2024-2048x1531.jpg 2048w\"\n                style=\"object-position: 50.00% 50.00%; font-family: &quot;object-fit: contain; object-position: 50.00% 50.00%;&quot;; aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: contain; width: 100%;\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n\/>    <\/figure><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"py-0 wp-block-unilux-blocks-people-centre section\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n<h2 class=\"content-card__title has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"    >\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper flex flex-wrap -mx-16 xl:-mx-32\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper w-full xl:w-9\/12 px-16 xl:px-32\">\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"looking-to-positively-influence-tomorrows-world\"\n    >\nLooking to positively influence tomorrow\u2019s world<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper flex flex-wrap -mx-16\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper w-full md:w-5\/12 mb-48 px-16\">\n<p>Our cutting-edge department includes renowned physicists and chemists from all parts of the world. A passion for advancing science and the frontiers of knowledge permeates our teaching and research. This dynamic atmosphere is supported by regular seminars and the annual DPhyMS Workshop. 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