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  • Advances in Exciton Dynamics and Light–Matter Interaction Highlighted at the TIMES Workshop 2026

    Advances in Exciton Dynamics and Light–Matter Interaction Highlighted at the TIMES Workshop 2026

    Exciton dynamics, ultrafast spectroscopy and light–matter interactions were among the key topics discussed during the TIMES Workshop 2026 in Frascati. The meeting showcased recent theoretical and experimental advances in quantum materials and highlighted the growing synergy between computation and cutting-edge spectroscopic techniques.

  • TIMES Workshop 2026 Brings Together International Experts on Ultrafast Quantum Phenomena

    TIMES Workshop 2026 Brings Together International Experts on Ultrafast Quantum Phenomena

    The TIMES Doctoral Network successfully held the workshop Frontiers in Ultrafast Phenomena in Quantum Materials at INFN Frascati National Laboratories, Italy. The event brought together researchers from across Europe to discuss recent advances in ultrafast dynamics, excitonic phenomena, light–matter interactions and non-equilibrium quantum materials.

  • 2nd TIMES Workshop “Frontiers in Ultrafast Phenomena in Quantum Materials” in Frascati is coming!

    2nd TIMES Workshop “Frontiers in Ultrafast Phenomena in Quantum Materials” in Frascati is coming!

    The MSCA TIMES project is excited to remind the community of the upcoming workshop in Frascati, an event that promises to be a fantastic opportunity for scientific exchange and collaboration. Don´t miss this workshop!. Don’t forget to sign up! Bringing together researchers, doctoral candidates, and experts from across different fields, the workshop will focus on…

  • MSCA TIMES Doctoral Researchers at the Dresden’26 DPG Spring Meeting

    MSCA TIMES Doctoral Researchers at the Dresden’26 DPG Spring Meeting

    MSCA TIMES doctoral researchers Victor García-Herrero, Lifeng Ou, Torsten Geirsson, and Hannah Berstchi recently participated in the “Dresden26 Spring Meeting” of the German Physical Society (DPG), one of the largest physics conferences in Europe. Held in March 2026 at the Technische Universität Dresden, the event gathered thousands of researchers to present and discuss the latest…

  • MSCA TIMES Doctoral Researcher Publishes New Results

    MSCA TIMES Doctoral Researcher Publishes New Results

    MSCA TIMES doctoral researcher Petru Milev has published new research results in a peer-reviewed scientific journal, marking an important achievement in his PhD. The work focuses on improving computational methods used to study the optical and electronic properties of materials at the quantum level. In this study, Petru and collaborators investigate advanced numerical strategies to…

  • Next TIMES webinar in collaboration with the ETSF network on March, 13th

    Next TIMES webinar in collaboration with the ETSF network on March, 13th

    After a short break, TIMES continues with its interesting series of webinars. Next talk with the title “Symmetries of excitons” will be given by Muralidhar Nalabothula, from the University of Luxemburg. Excitons are electron-hole bound pairs that play a central role in mediating light matter interactions in two-dimensional materials and wide bandgap insulators such as hexagonal boron…

  • First Results on Watching Polarons Form in Real Time

    First Results on Watching Polarons Form in Real Time

    MSCA TIMES doctoral researcher Victor Garcia-Herrero has published his first research results on arXiv, marking an important milestone in his PhD journey. The work, titled “Watching Polarons Form in Real Time”, explores the fundamental processes governing the formation of polarons in materials. In this study, Victor and collaborators develop a first-principles quantum-kinetic framework to describe…

  • MSCA TIMES Doctoral Researcher Publishes First Results

    MSCA TIMES Doctoral Researcher Publishes First Results

    MSCA TIMES doctoral researcher Torsten Geirsson has reached an important milestone with the publication of his first research results. The work, titled “Magnetic switching of exciton lifetime in CrSBr”, presents new insights into the control of excitonic properties in low-dimensional materials. The study focuses on excitons -bound states of electrons and holes that play a…

  • Second TIMES webinar season to continue after Christmas!

    Second TIMES webinar season to continue after Christmas!

    The second season of TIMES webinar will continue in 2026! after the season´s break, we will continue with the second series of webinars. Don´t miss the date, it will take place next Monday, January 12th, at 4:15 PM Join us! Find the link here: Zoom link

  • 2nd TIMES Workshop “Frontiers in Ultrafast Phenomena in Quantum Materials” registrations will open soon 

    2nd TIMES Workshop “Frontiers in Ultrafast Phenomena in Quantum Materials” registrations will open soon 

    The Frontiers in Ultrafast Phenomena in Quantum Materials Workshop 2026 will take place at the INFN–LNF Laboratories in Frascati, from Tuesday 21 April to Friday 24 April 2026 This Workshop aims to bring together researchers from diverse communities working on different facets of out-of equilibrium dynamics, promoting dialogue and collaboration across disciplinary boundaries. While the scientific program…