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Korinna Zapp and Armin Tavakoli, two young researchers at the Department of Physics, have been awarded the Sten von Friesen Prize 2024. The prize was presented at the Royal Physiographic Society's annual meeting on 2 December in Lund. Korinna Zapp is a theoretical particle physicist who studies quarks, gluons and the unique state of quark-gluon plasma. She develops models to describe how these par

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/two-young-physicists-receive-sten-von-friesen-prize - 2026-05-27

Charlotte Solberg, Head of Finance at the Department of Physics, has been named one of the recipients of the Lund University Administration Prize 2025. The prize is awarded annually to recognise exceptional administrative efforts that promote development, service and efficiency. Tributes to Charlotte SolbergCharlotte Solberg's work at the Department of Physics has been widely recognised. Professor

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/charlotte-solberg-honoured-her-leadership-and-commitment-department-physics - 2026-05-27

Using advanced laser systems and hyperspectral lidar, Mikkel Brydegaard, Associate Professor and researcher at the Department of Physics, wants to change how we monitor and analyse biodiversity. His research team can study living organisms directly in their natural environment by combining biophotonics and remote sensing. With new research funding from the European Research Council and the Swedish

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/laser-technology-revolutionising-study-insect-ecology - 2026-05-27

For the first time, scientists have been able to measure the quantum state of electrons ejected from atoms that have absorbed high-energy light pulses. This is thanks to a new measurement technique developed by researchers at Lund University. This could provide a better understanding of fundamental research in the second generation of quantum revolution. When high-energy light with a very short wa

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/basic-research-quantum-states-photoelectrons-measured-first-time - 2026-05-27

Armin Tavakoli, Assistant Professor at Mathematical Physics, has been awarded the prestigious New Journal of Physics (NJP) Early Career Award 2024 for his outstanding contributions to quantum information science. The NJP, co-owned by the Institute of Physics (IOP) and the Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft (DPG), recognizes researchers making a significant impact in their field.A journey through

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/recognizing-excellence-quantum-information-research - 2026-05-27

Lund University is celebrating the International Year of Quantum Physics and Quantum Technology 2025 with exciting seminars. During the spring, prominent researchers will lecture on both historical and modern quantum mechanics. First up on 25 February is Nobel Laureate Anne L'Huillier, who will present the inauguration of ‘Quantum 2025’ in Paris. This will be followed by talks by Armin Tavakoli (4

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/seminar-series-lund-celebrates-international-year-quantum-physics - 2026-05-27

Using the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope in Chile, astronomers have made detailed observations of the mysterious exoplanet WASP-121 b. The discoveries of the element titanium and jet streams challenge our understanding of the winds and chemistry found on ultrahot planets. Just over 5,800 exoplanets – planets that orbit stars other than our Sun – have been discovered since the

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/titanium-and-mysterious-jet-streams-discovered-extreme-exoplanet - 2026-05-27

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awards Ruth Pöttgen from Lund University the Tage Erlander Prize in Science and Technology 2025. Pöttgen is honored for her crucial role as physics coordinator for LDMX (The Light Dark Matter Experiment) and for her leadership in the design and construction of the hadron calorimeter, a key component of the LDMX detector. “I feel happy and honored - to have bee

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/ruth-pottgen-awarded-tage-erlander-prize-science-and-technology-2025 - 2026-05-27

Ann-Kathrin Raab is awarded the Swedish Physics Society's Oseen Medal 2025 for best thesis work in physics. Raab is being recognised for her groundbreaking research on ytterbium-based laser sources, which may be of great importance for the future development of semiconductor technology and medical imaging. In its motivation, the Swedish Society of Physicists emphasises that Raab's work makes impor

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/lund-physicist-wins-prize-best-thesis-2025 - 2026-05-27

A new relation could be a valuable tool for gathering new insights into the magnetic excitations of semiconductors and other materials with magnetic properties. In the future, it could contribute to the advancement of various electronic devices and their underlying components. “Our study provides a new fundamental relation in magneto-optics, particularly relevant for researchers working on antifer

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/opening-new-exciting-possibilities-study-magnetic-materials - 2026-05-27

Supported lipid bilayers are formed at a faster rate on light-guiding nanowires of high curvature than on conventional planar substrates, with single-vesicle resolution that proves their potential for studying relevant cellular phenomena. This is shown in a recent study by researchers Julia Valderas, Ruby Davtyan, Christelle Prinz, Emma Sparr, Peter Jönsson, Heiner Linke, and Fredrik Höök. “We des

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/role-nanowires-support-formation-model-lipid-membranes - 2026-05-27

The global scientific community celebrates a major achievement as CERN’s four flagship experiments—ATLAS, CMS, ALICE, and LHCb—receive the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, one of the most prestigious awards in science. This prize honors discoveries that reshape our understanding of the universe, including how particles gain mass via the Higgs boson, the imbalance between matter and

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/cerns-breakthrough-physics-prize-highlights-lund-universitys-global-impact - 2026-05-27

Nina Reistad, Senior Lecturer in Physics, has been awarded the Educator of the Year award by the W-section of the Student Union of Technology at Lund University. She receives the award for her inspiring and committed way of teaching, where she combines clarity with a genuine interest in student learning. Nina Reistad is responsible for a course in physics and electricity, gases and liquids, which

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/students-finest-award-nina-reistad - 2026-05-27

Superconductors are materials that can conduct electricity without resistance and are used in electromagnets, antennas and power lines. Researchers have now studied a multifaceted superconductor that exhibits a so-called vortex lattice when exposed to a magnetic field. The discovery could revolutionise technological development. Smart superconductors are predicted to fundamentally change our every

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/researchers-have-mapped-superconductor-multiple-personalities - 2026-05-27

Secondary school students from 38 countries will gather in Lund to compete in the International Young Physicists’ Tournament – a competition that trains future scientists in problem-solving, teamwork and communication. From 29 June to 5 July, Lund University will host the International Young Physicists’ Tournament (IYPT), one of the world’s most prestigious physics competitions for secondary schoo

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/lund-university-host-international-physics-tournament-summer - 2026-05-27

On Monday, 23 March, Gina (Chih-Lan) Song Lopez successfully defended her dissertation "Foodscapes of Civil Society: Veg*n advocacy and sustainability transitions in the Sino-cultural sphere" This dissertation is about social change ‘and’, ‘with’, as well as ‘through’ food. It examines the rise and expansion of novel approaches to veganism and plant-based lifestyles in the Sino-cultural sphere by

https://www.ace.lu.se/article/gina-chih-lan-song-lopez-has-received-her-doctorate-degree - 2026-05-27

Lund University is recruiting an Assistant Professor (Associate Senior Lecturer) within the Lund University Programme for Global Excellence. The position will be placed within one of five sustainability themes in the humanities or theology. One of the themes is Governance, Justice and Sustainable Futures (PDF, new tab), placed at the Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies.The application dea

https://www.ace.lu.se/article/assistant-professor-southeast-asian-studies-specialising-governance-justice-and-sustainable-futures - 2026-05-27

In a new Critical Asian Studies article, Kimhean Hok uncovers reform patterns that have significantly strengthened Cambodia’s administrative state while reinforcing authoritarian rule. In the article, Kimhean Hok argues that Cambodia should no longer be understood simply as a system with a strong ruling party and a weak state. Instead, he shows that the country has undergone what he calls a “techn

https://www.ace.lu.se/article/new-open-access-article-technocracy-cambodian-politics - 2026-05-27

New research project on "Struggles for Peace in a Changing World Order: Insights from the Thai-Cambodian border" Astrid Norén-Nilsson has received a grant from Formas (Swedish Research Council for Sustainable Development) for the 4-year project "Struggles for Peace in a Changing World Order: Insights from the Thai-Cambodian border" (2026-2030). With Robin Biddulph (Gothenburg University) and Mun M

https://www.ace.lu.se/article/astrid-noren-nilsson-receives-formas-grant - 2026-05-27

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Marina has an article entitled “Heritage's place: heritage narratives in Chinese city promotional films," in the the book Branding Chinese Mega-Cities: Policies, Practices and Positioning ed. by Per Olof Berg and Emma Björner, Elgar, 2014.For further information please see here 

https://www.ace.lu.se/article/new-article-associate-professor-marina-svensson - 2026-05-27