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…

March 6th, 2025, was yet another dynamic day at ISSP UL. It commenced with an insightful presentation on recent advancements in marine robotics and high-tech solutions for diving professionals, delivered by Dr. Fausto Ferreira from the Centre of Excellence MARBLE in Croatia. His talk showcased cutting-edge innovations that are shaping the future of underwater exploration…

On the 5th of March Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia (ISSP UL) welcomed a delegation from INESCTEC, Portugal, for an initial synergy meeting ahead of the upcoming workshop on Project Proposal Development – Experience from Centers of Excellence (CoEs), scheduled this week as a side event within the The 41st International Scientific Conference…

Exploring the Future of Ferroelectric Materials On February 5, 2025, the Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia (ISSP UL), hosted a stimulating scientific seminar titled “Ferroelectrics: A New Start (EraChair)”, offering a glimpse into the fascinating future of ferroelectric materials. This event marked a significant milestone in studying advanced materials, particularly low-dimensional ferroelectrics,…

Today, the Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia (ISSP UL) hosted the kick-off meeting for the newly launched EU-funded project, Low-dimensional Ferroelectrics for Advanced Electronics and Biomedical Devices (FeLow-D). The project is a part of the HORIZON-WIDERA-2023-TALENTS-01 program and supported under Grant Agreement 101186499 aims to explore breakthrough applications of low-dimensional ferroelectric materials…