Applications Open for Professor Position at IFUSP/FMT
The Department of Materials Physics and Mechanics is announcing the opening of applications for the selection process aimed at hiring a Professor, MS-3, under a Full-Time Teaching and Research Dedication Regime (RDIDP), according to Edital IF-19/25.

New article in Physical Review Letters.
Autumn Meeting of the SBF: FMT/IFUSP Student Awarded for Excellence in Research

Fernanda, a physics undergraduate student at the Institute of Physics of the University of São Paulo (IFUSP) and PUB-Research fellow, developed her work under the guidance of Prof. Felix G. G. Hernandez from the Department of Materials Physics and Mechanics (DFMT) and was awarded at the Autumn Meeting of the SBF.
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Featured Article in Advanced Optical Materials
Professor Danilo Mustafa is on the cover of Volume 13 / Feb 2025
We are delighted to announce that the article titled "In Situ and Ex Situ Luminescence Investigation of Rare Earth Layered Double Hydroxides Intercalated with Mellitate Anion", co-authored by Prof. Danilo Mustafa, was selected as one of the covers of the latest issue of Advanced Optical Materials. This significant achievement highlights the innovative work conducted by the team of researchers, reinforcing the reputation of excellence in research in the field of advanced optical materials.

Innovations in 2D Materials: Controlling Terahertz Waves with Natural Minerals
A new study led by Prof. Felix Hernandez's team from FMT/IFUSP was recently published.
This new research addresses "Vibrations in Minerals Control the Polarization of Terahertz Waves", co-authored by Prof. Felix, and explores new frontiers in material science. The team continues to excel in cutting-edge research, expanding our understanding of material properties.