Today, the Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia (ISSP UL) had the pleasure of hosting Dominika Czekanowska, a PhD candidate from the Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Academy of Sciences (INTiBS PAN). Dominika shared her fascinating research on the synthesis and study of photocatalytic properties of 2D materials and their hybrids, showing…

On October 7, 2025, the Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia (ISSP UL) hosted a seminar under the FeLow-D ERA Chair project, featuring Professor Igor Sokolov from Tufts University (Boston, USA) — a world-leading expert in nanomechanics and biomedical engineering. Professor Sokolov’s lecture, “Scanning Probe Microscopy: Towards Biomedicine,” showcased how Atomic Force Microscopy…

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Our FelowD team took part in an internal workshop at ISSP UL, joining forces with other major projects at the institute.The workshop focused on one of our key priorities – supporting and advancing the careers of young researchers. We are excited to continue building these connections and working together to create opportunities for the next…

On August 25–29 the FeLow-D project together with Kaunas University of Technology (KTU)co-organized the international conference Advanced Materials and Technologies (AMT 2025) in Palanga. The event gathered researchers, industry representatives, and young scientists to explore the latest breakthroughs in advanced materials. As part of the program, FeLow-D ERA Chair holder at ISSP UL, Dr. Andrei…

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Andrei Kholkin, the ERA-Chair holder of the FeLow-D project at the Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia (ISSP UL), has been honoured with the prestigious IEEE “Robert E. Newnham Ferroelectrics Award.” This distinguished recognition is awarded for his seminal lifetime contributions to ferroelectric research, outstanding mentorship,…

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…