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…

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…