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Johannes Parikka

Dissertation: DNA origami lattices on silicon open new possibilities for large-scale nanofabrication (Parikka)

The results of the Johannes Parikka’s dissertation work are important for DNA origami lattice fabrication on silicon and thus also for photonics, since it enables metallization of the structures by DNA-assisted lithography. Parikka defends on 19.12.2025.

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Scientists Teach Helices to Switch Shapes

Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä have discovered a simple way to program synthetic molecules so they can form specific spiral-like structures by embedding instructions directly into their sequence.

Hanan Ibrahim

Dissertation: Computational modeling guides catalyst design and wastewater treatment (Ibrahim)

The Doctoral Researcher Hanan Ibrahim investigated in her dissertation a range of surface reactions on metal-based surfaces using first-principles calculations. Ibrahim will defend on Wednesday 10.12.2025.

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Scientists identify the recipe for stabilizing atomically thin metals - A step towards nano-electronic and energy solutions

The aim of our researcher of the Nanoscience Center was to use a large-scale computational approach to conduct a systematic, microscopic analysis of metallene interfaces to discover the fundamental design principles for greater stability.

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The World of Hydrogen exhibition to move from the Aalto2 Museum Centre to the University of Jyväskylä

Central Finland Mobility Foundation (Cefmof) is donating the World of Hydrogen exhibition to the University of Jyväskylä. Relocating the exhibition to Ylistönrinne opens new opportunities for science education and partnerships.

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New gold-based tagging method revolutionizes 3D cell visualization

The researchers developed a unique type of gold label consisting of two nanometer-scale gold particles linked together. Research on gold nanoparticles has been one of the major research topics at the Nanoscience Center of JYU.

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Gold nanoclusters provide new modifiable materials for nanoelectronics

Recent research collaboration between the Pohang University of Science and Technology (South Korea) and the Nanoscience Center of the University of Jyväskylä has resulted in the production of four new cluster-based materials based on gold nanoclusters.

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Nanoscience Center Impresses International Advisory Board – Strategy and Infrastructure at the Forefront

In October 2025, the Nanoscience Center welcomed the International Advisory Board for a review of the center’s research and teaching activities.

Cover for edited volume Growing up Rural

New book - Growing up Rural

New book by the Nordic Funore consortium highlights lifecourses of young people in Nordic rural regions

Tiedekunta vietti 60-vuotisjuhlaansa vuonna 2025.

Science, boldness and working together

The JYU Faculty of Mathematics and Science will celebrate its 60th anniversary. The programme includes speeches, music and alumni meetings.

Amar Raj

Dissertation: Fluorescence spectroscopy illuminates molecular dynamics (Raj)

Amar Raj investigates in his dissertation thesis excited-state proton transfer in photoacid-base complexes using femtosecond fluorescence upconversion broadband spectroscopy. Raj defends on 13.11.2025.

Tiedekunnan 60. juhlavuosi huipentuu 6.11.2025.

On 6 November 2025, the Faculty of Mathematics and Science will celebrate its 60-year journey

The Faculty of Mathematics and Science was founded in 1965 and is one of the flagships of the University of Jyväskylä. The faculty conducts high-quality, high-impact basic research. The main celebration will take place on 6 November 2025.

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