On July 11, 2025, the ISSP UL had the pleasure of hosting Talis Reks from MIT.nano for an engaging seminar on immersive technologies, sharing insights from MIT.nano Immersion Lab’s work in human-computer interaction, physiology, and biomechanics. Following the presentation, a lively Q&A session sparked ideas on how advanced research environments can support researchers and industry.…

On 26 June, within the FeLow-D series of seminars ISSP UL hosted a vibrant seminar titled “Inside Piezoelectricity: Energy Conversion on the Atomic Scale” by Prof. Andrew J. Bell (University of Leeds) drawing an enthusiastic audience of researchers and students alike. The event moderated by ERA Chair holder Dr. Andrei Kholkin offered both deep scientific insights into…

From June 23 to 27, 2025, Annamarija Trausa from the FeLow-D project visited Iceland to initiate discussions around future collaborations in materials science and nanotechnology. At the University of Iceland, she was warmly welcomed by Prof. Snorri Ingvarsson. During her visit, she gave a talk, joined an excursion, and met with several researchers from the…

Earlier this month, on June 5–6, 2025, the Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia (ISSP UL), hosted a two-day event within the framework of the EU-funded Piezo2D project. The event was organised with the support of the FeLow-D team, led by ERA Chair holder Dr. Andrei Kholkin. It brought together international experts to…

Yesterday, the President of Latvia, Edgars Rinkēvičs, visited the Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia (ISSP UL). The President’s visit included a guided tour through our cutting-edge laboratories and cleanroom facilities, where he was introduced to our latest innovations and scientific achievements. It was a proud moment for us to showcase the depth…

We had the pleasure of hosting Professor Alexander Plakhov from the University of Aveiro (Portugal) for a fascinating lecture titled “Invisible Bodies with Specular Surface” today. The event was organized within the framework of the FeLow-D ERA-CHAIR project and drew a diverse audience. In his engaging talk, Professor Plakhov introduced the audience to a remarkable…

Yesterday marked an exciting step forward for the FeLow-D project at the Institute of Solid-State Physics, University of Latvia (ISSP UL), as we hosted the first lecture in our newly launched seminar series. Supported by Horizon Europe, this inaugural event featured a distinguished presentation by Prof. Vladimir Shvartsman from the University of Duisburg-Essen, who shared…

On April 17, 2025, the FeLow-D project at the Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia (ISSP UL), hosted a seminar featuring Professor Ignacio R. Matías, Fellow IEEE and a leading figure in optical sensor technologies from the Public University of Navarra, Spain. The seminar, titled “Advances in Sensors Using Lossy Mode Resonances”, introduced…

On April 4th, Latvia celebrated Shadow Day 2025 — a national event where students have the opportunity to visit workplaces and observe professionals in action. At the Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia, we were thrilled to open our doors and introduce school students to the world of research. This year’s event was…

On March 28, 2025 the Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia (ISSP UL) hosted a joint event bringing together the ERA-Chair teams from the FeLow-D & SWEB projects to drive synergy on cutting-edge research. This gathering marked the official kick-off of the FeLow-D project, setting the stage for collaborations that will strengthen capacity-building…