Inspiring young minds, launching new projects
Vibrant ExpeditieNext celebrates science and sparks enthusiasm among kids |
Each spring, science festival ExpeditieNEXT transforms a different Dutch city into a science hotspot for kids. On May 1, the festival took place in Enkhuizen, and AMOLF joined with two activities. With the ‘Make your own hologram’ activity, AMOLF aims to spark wonder and enthusiasm for light manipulation. A new activity, ‘Flavor enhancers’, illustrates research on mirror-image (chiral) molecules, which resemble one another but have different properties. |
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More than meets the eye: snapping rubber beams contain information |
Mechanical Metamaterials researchers developed a new way to store information, showing how a single signal can simultaneously trigger multiple mechanical elements (material bits). |
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Marking the end of a decade of Huib Bakker's directorship |
After serving as director of AMOLF for 10 years, Huib Bakker stepped down on December 31. This spring, AMOLF celebrated his directorship with a symposium that highlighted recent scientific advances. |
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Four PhD candidates close their AMOLF chapter |
For four PhD candidates, the time had come to defend their theses and say goodbye to their colleagues. Their names are Sjoerd van Dongen (cum laude), Paul Ducarme, Max Betjes (cum laude), and Mees Dieperink. |
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OrganoidNL 2026 brings together Dutch organoid research commmunity |
250 researchers gathered at AMOLF for the fourth annual OrganoidNL Symposium. Organoids are simplified organ models grown from stem cells in the lab. The symposium aims to strengthen the community. |
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KNAW appoints Albert Polman to the Board |
On the Board of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences, Albert Polman will represent the Domain of Natural Sciences and Technology. He will also continue his work as AMOLF group leader. |
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Three grants, three paths toward impact |
In a relatively short period of time, three AMOLF group leaders received news that their project proposals had been awarded funding. The projects range from a personal grant for Wiebke Albrecht, to a collaborative grant for Kristina Ganzinger and a fellow researcher, to a project that will help AMOLF make its organization more sustainable. This variety of grants illustrates the different approaches which AMOLF uses to contribute to scientific advancement. |
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Practicing what we research: solar panels on the AMOLF roof |
AMOLF has wanted to put solar panels on its roof for years. This spring, that wish became reality. The panels are efficient, made in the Netherlands, and fully recyclable at the end of their lifespan. |
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1098 XG Amsterdam
The Netherlands
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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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