Physics and material research unit

The Physics and Material Sciences Research Unit is founded on four pillars: Geophysics (LGP), Material Sciences (LMS), Physics of condensed matter and advanced Materials (LPM), Radiation Physics (LPR) and Photovoltaics (LPV).

The main goals of the URPM are as follows:

• performing high level fundamental research work in physics and material sciences;
• connecting fundamental research to applied physics including technical challenges;
• building a bridge between academic teaching of students in physics or material sciences, and modern research;
• developing/elaborating appropriate Master and PhD programs to ensure the research unit operates successfully. These programs are to be designed to be highly attractive to excellent students.

An additional aim to which the department is committed, is the application of Physics in other disciplines (i.e. Life Sciences, Engineering, ...).

Cooperation between the four pillars in teaching is evident. Moreover, scientific collaborations betweeen certain groups of the unit seem a natural extension. The existing composition of the unit provides a basis for future interdisciplinary collaborations.