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Alexander Govorov named IPF Fellow, strengthening OHIO’s international research collaboration in nanoscience

September 08, 2026

Distinguished Professor Alexander Govorov, a member of the Nanoscale and Quantum Phenomena Institute, has been appointed an IPF Fellow at the Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden in Germany.

New research could improve detection of chiral molecules in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology

August 31, 2026

Distinguished Professor Alexander Govorov has co-authored a new study addressing a major challenge in chemical and biological analysis: detecting molecular chirality, or “handedness.”

OHIO Professor Nancy Sandler with collaborators

Nancy Sandler advances condensed matter physics through research, leadership, and global collaboration

July 15, 2026

Nancy Sandler is a theoretical condensed matter physicist whose research at the Nanoscale and Quantum Phenomena Institute provides student mentoring, and scientific leadership.

Physics & Astronomy Events & Colloquia

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Colloquium Series

Physics Colloquium | Changing Landscape of Science Dissemination, Sept 11 Friday, September 11 4:10 PM — 5:00 PM Walter Hall

Physics Colloquium | Modified gravity or Planet Nine? The Solar System as a Laboratory for Fundamental Physics, Sept 18 Friday, September 18 4:10 PM — 5:00 PM Walter Hall

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