CERC-LM Writing Retreat 2026 Brings Researchers Together for Two Productive Days
On June 29–30, members of the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Light–Matter Interactions (CERC-LM) gathered at the MIL campus in Montréal for the 2026 Writing Retreat, an event dedicated to […]
Welcoming New Core Team Members to the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Light‑Matter Interactions
We are delighted to announce the expansion of the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Light‑Matter Interactions (CERC‑LM) core team with the addition of three outstanding researchers: Prof. David Cooke (McGill […]
Call for applications | Institut Courtois Postdoctoral Fellowship (UdeM) – A 3-year opportunity to conduct high-impact exploratory research in materials science + AI.
The Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Light–Matter Interactions at the Université de Montréal is actively recruiting candidates for this fellowship completion of the Institut Courtois, under the mentorship of […]
Become a Full Professor of Condensed Matter Physics at UdeM
As part of the 2026 Canada Impact+ Research Chairs Program competition, the Department of Physics is recruiting a professor at the rank of Full Professor to advance research and teaching in […]
Bridging Cultures Through Science: Prof. Carlos Silva Acuña on Órale con Verónica
🎙️ Professor Carlos Silva Acuña, Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) holder and Director of the Institut Courtois in Canada, joins Órale con Verónica to discuss cultural exchange between Mexico and […]
🎧 Listen now : Light-Matter Interactions and the Quantum Leap ✨
Dive into “Light-Matter Interactions and the Quantum Leap”, a fascinating discussion with Prof. Carlos Silva Acuña and Félix Thouin. They explore the intricacies of light-matter interactions and the unexpected impact […]
Prof Silva is nominated as one of the top 20 finalists for the 16th annual TLN 10 Most Influential Hispanic Canadians
Message from the Faculté des arts et des sciences:« This recognition is a testament to the excellence and diversity that unite our community. Until October 10, you can vote to […]
Data Management Plan (DMP)
Rigorous, open science with durable impact is achieved, amongst other mechanisms, through effective data management. This is why we have developed a comprehensive data management plan (DMP). Our DMP is […]
Victoria Quirós Cordero – PhD Thesis Defense
I am extremely proud of Victoria Quirós Cordero who defended an outstanding PhD thesis in Georgia Tech today, in co-supervision with Natalie Stingelin. Victoria has become a world-class materials scientist […]
Esteban Rojas Gatjens – Thesis Defense
Congratulations to Esteban Rojas Gatjens for a stellar PhD thesis defense. Esteban delights us in the complex world of many-body exciton physics in 2D hybrid semiconductors. Best of luck in […]