The Department of Physics of Materials and Mechanics at the Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo (FMT/IFUSP), offers students innovative educational and research opportunities with a experienced faculty and state-of-the-art facilities. These opportunities focus on exploring fundamental problems in the area of condensed matter physics, one of the main research fields at FMT/IFUSP. Our research areas include material science, emphasizing understanding the physical properties of materials in different condensed states and their practical applications. We study phenomena such as superconductivity, magnetism, and the electronic properties of new materials, as well as investigate theoretical and experimental issues ranging from the nanoscale to macroscopic systems. Researchers in our department strive for advances that contribute to the development of new technologies and a deeper understanding of the materials that constitute our world.
Our talented and dedicated students are involved in exciting work and frequently receive awards at events in which they participate, reflecting the high level of excellence of our department. To support their studies, we offer a flexible and highly responsive guidance structure that accompanies students at each stage of their training.
The graduate guidance team sponsors seminars with alumni and researchers from other institutions, further enriching the academic environment. Additionally, we promote a weekly meeting called Journal Club, where students have the opportunity to discuss articles relevant to the research developed in the department.
The laboratories of the Department of Physics of Materials and Mechanics at the Institute of Physics, USP, offer a wide range of specializations, providing a solid foundation for research in condensed matter physics.
Solid State and Low Temperature Laboratory (LESBT): Features the expertise of Professors Valmir Antonio Chitta (MS5), Rafael Sá de Freitas (MS5), Armando Paduan Filho (Senior Professor), and Nei Fernandes de Oliveira Junior (Senior Professor).
Magnetic Materials Laboratory (LMM): Led by Professors Antonio Domingues dos Santos (MS5), Daniel Reinaldo Cornejo (MS5), and Luis Carlos Camargo Miranda Nagamine (MS3).
New Semiconductor Materials Laboratory (LNMS): With a team composed of Gennady Gusev (MS6), Alain André Quivy (MS5), Euzi Conceição Fernandes da Silva (MS5), Félix Guillermo Gonzalez Hernandez (MS5), Alexandre Levine (MS5), and Germano Maioli Penello (MS3).
Phase Transitions and Superconductivity Laboratory: Under the leadership of Prof. Renato de Figueiredo Jardim (MS6).
Magneto-Optics and Nonlinear Spectroscopy Laboratory: Supervised by Professors André Bohomoletz Henriques (MS6) and Valmir Antônio Chitta (MS5).
Nanomaterials and Applications Laboratory: Coordinated by Prof. Danilo Mustafa (MS5).
Cryogenics Laboratory: Also led by Prof. André Bohomoletz Henriques (MS6).
Theoretical Materials Group: Composed of researchers dedicated to the advanced study of material properties and behaviors. Among the members are Professors Marília Junqueira Caldas (Senior Professor), Antônio José Roque da Silva (MS6), currently on leave to serve as the General Director of CNPEM, Helena Maria Petrilli (MS6), Gustavo Martini Dalpian (MS6), Lucy Vitória Credidio Assali (MS5), Caetano Rodrigues Miranda (MS3), and Luana Sucupira Pedroza (MS3).
Correlated Electronic Systems Group: Dedicated to the study of complex phenomena in electronic systems, focusing on electronic correlations and their applications. This group consists of Prof. Eric de Castro e Andrade (MS5) and Prof. Luís Gregório Godoy Dias da Silva (MS5).
These laboratories are the heart of cutting-edge research at FMT/IFUSP, offering exceptional opportunities for academic investigation in various areas of materials physics.