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USP and Russian Scientists Redefine Resistivity in 2D Materials

Professors Gennady Gusev, Alexandre Levine, and Valmir Chitta from FMT/IFUSP are co-authors of this study.

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Innovations in 2D Materials: Controlling Terahertz Waves with Natural Minerals

A new study led by Prof. Felix Hernandez's team at FMT/IFUSP was recently published.

This new research explores "Vibrations in Minerals Control the Polarization of Terahertz Waves", co-authored by Prof. Felix, expanding the frontiers of material science. The team continues to stand out with cutting-edge research, deepening our understanding of material properties.


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Highlight in National Debate

PhD student Pamela Costa Carvalho participates in the SBF Autumn School 2025 panel.

Pamela Costa Carvalho, a PhD student at IFUSP, participated as an invited speaker in the panel "The challenges of graduate programs in Physics" at the SBF Autumn School. She highlighted the importance of mental health care for graduate students, advocated for valuing diverse career paths, and the expansion of labor rights for these students—inspiring a more humanized and inclusive graduate experience.


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New article in Physical Review Letters.
Professors Gennady Gusev, Alexandre Levine, and Valmir Chitta have published a new article in Physical Review Letters. This work highlights their innovative contributions to scientific research, strengthening the relevance of FMT/IFUSP's research in the academic environment.

Autumn Meeting of the SBF: FMT/IFUSP Student Awarded for Research Excellence

Fernanda Lopes da Costa

Fernanda, a bachelor’s student in physics at the Institute of Physics at the University of São Paulo (IFUSP) and a PUB-Pesquisa scholarship recipient, conducted her work under the supervision of Prof. Felix G. G. Hernandez from the Department of Physics of Materials and Mechanics (DFMT), and was awarded at the SBF Autumn Meeting.

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Featured Article in Advanced Optical Materials

Professor Danilo Mustafa featured on the cover of Volume 13 / Feb 2025

We are pleased to announce that the article "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 achievement highlights the innovative work carried out by the research team, strengthening the reputation of excellence in advanced optical materials research.