CONFERENCEHere we note information on events, happenings and other important moments in the life of the MMML lab.
2021.10.05. Prof. Cēbers receives Ordre des Palmes académiques
On the World Teachers' Day the Ambassador of France in Riga Mrs. Aurélie Royet-Gounin awarded the ordre des Palmes académiques to professor Andrejs Cēbers. It is a national order bestowed by the French Republic on distinguished academics and teachers and for valuable service to universities, education and science, originally established in 1808 by Emperor Napoleon.
The ceremony took place in the French embassy in Riga, Latvia. In her greeting, the Ambassador called professor to be one of the pillars of the French-Latvian scientific collaboration and mentioned his work not only with Latvian, but also French young researchers during joint research projects, visiting professorships and research visits.
In his acceptance speech, prof. Cēbers expressed his wish to share this honor with six of his students, five of whom have worked out dissertations in collaboration with France and obtained French doctor diploma, thanking France for this opportunity for Latvian education sector and awarding of the order.
A more detailed description can be found here (in Latvian).
2021.02.11. Seminar "Magnetic Soft Matter", 79th International Scientific Conference of the University of Latvia
On February 11, 2021 we organized a one day online seminar “Magnetic Soft Matter” with the participation of the leading researchers in the field in the frame of the 79th International Scientific Conference of the University of Latvia. In total we had 18 presentations given by 22 speakers from 13 countries, including France, Germany, Spain, Slovakia, Finland, Russia, US, Belarus, Latvia and other. The event was viewed by at least 60 participants.
The seminar page can be found here. We also prepared an abstract book, which can be found here: https://dspace.lu.lv/dspace/handle/7/53957
2017.02.14. Prof. Cēbers and Dr. K.Ērglis receiving an Award "Achievement in Science 2016"
Latvian Academy of Sciences recognized work of prof. Andrejs Cēbers and Kaspars Ērglis on the topic "Modelling and synthesis of flexible magnetic filaments" as one of the top achievements in science in Latvia in year 2016. Award ceremony was held in the Riga Motor museum. The prize was awarded by Māris Kučinskis, the Prime Minister of Latvia. Our researchers received additional special prize from the general sponsor of the ceremony - LNK group.
More information on Achievements in Science 2016 can be read here.