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Symposium to celebrate scientific highlights during the directorship of Huib Bakker

Date 8 April 2026 Time 13:00 - 18:00
Location AMOLF
Speaker Various speakers
Category Hosted exclusive event

The program will feature a series of short scientific highlight presentations by AMOLF group leaders, covering a broad range of fascinating research topics. Institute Manager Paula van Tijn will offer an inside view of the operational management behind the research. The symposium will conclude with a reflection by Huib Bakker.

Program

  • 13:30–13:40 | Introduction | Bruno Ehrler
  • 13:40–14:05 | Light-enhanced dynamics on the atomic scale | Wiebke Albert
  • 14:05–14:30 | Mechanical metamaterials enable new functionalities | Martin van Hecke
  • 14:30–14:55 | A physics view on the immune system and the value of working together | Kristina Ganzinger
  • 14:55–15:30 | BREAK
  • 15:30–15:55 | How fungal waves move carbon for underground trade| Tom Shimizu
  • 15:55–16:20 | Detecting lead using semiconductor chemistry | Wim Noorduin
  • 16:20–16:45 | A view behind the scenes of AMOLF | Paula van Tijn
  • 16:45–17:00 | A reflection | Huib Bakker
  • 17:00 | Drinks and speeches

Contact

Email: Floortje van den berg