Future plans and fascinating findings
Ewold Verhagen stepping into uncharted territory with Vici grant |
The prestigious NWO Vici grant of 1.5 M€ enables Ewold to explore a new direction for the Photonic Forces group. Together with his team members, he will develop so-called non-linear optomechanical metamaterials. These are networks of coupled nanomechanical resonators on a chip, in which light can program the behavior of mechanical vibrations in the network. Thus, the networks function as microscopic machines, lasers, or computers. |
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Teaming up to reveal the very first moments of a protein's life in human cells |
As soon as an amino acid chain leaves the ribosome, a protein called NAC binds and folds it into the correct structure. Using complementary techniques, four teams uncovered key findings. |
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Princess of Orange visits AMOLF |
On 16 April, the Princess of Orange visited AMOLF. Princess Amalia was in Amsterdam for an introductory visit at the invitation of Mayor Femke Halsema. The theme was Amsterdam Tech City, with a special focus on AI and sustainable solar energy. Our guests were welcomed by director Bruno Ehrler. The visit, which included a demonstration in AMOLF’s solar cell lab and an introduction to the SolarNL program, was well received. |
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Wim Noorduin and Marc Serra Garcia both receive ERC Proof of Concept grant |
Wim Noorduin (right) will develop a faster, more sustainable way to make single handed molecules. Marc Serra Garcia (left) will develop a zero-power sensor predicting wind turbine failure. |
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AMOLF had a productive start to the year, with six PhD defenses: Kasper Spoelstra (cum laude), Luca Gross, Jeroen de Boer (cum laude), Nika van Nielen, Sergio Picella and Evelijn Akerboom. |
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The secret of aging materials |
From the crinkle of a candy wrapper to the squish of a metal kitchen scrubber, disordered materials that lack a regular structure share a surprising secret. Despite their differences, they age in a similar way. |
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Marie Curie Grant for understanding fungal decision making |
Grant recipient and AMOLF postdoc Achile Joliot wants to answer an ecologically important question: how are fungi able to make sophisticated decisions without a central nervous system? |
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Soft robotics spreading its wings |
PhD student Katrien van Riet gave the first soft robotics summer school in Johannesburg. In one week, the students progressed from a topic introduction to a final prototype presentation. |
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At AMOLF we wish to understand the fundamental physics and design principles of natural and human-made complex matter. We use the obtained knowledge to create novel functional materials that can provide solutions to societal challenges in renewable energy, green ICT, sustainable materials, and healthcare. AMOLF is part of the Dutch Research Council (NWO).
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