Women in Science Day 2025 @ Faculty of Physics

The following gallery presents some of our skilled female researchers. Not only do they all make important contributions to physics, but they also serve as role models for future generations. Join us in celebrating the talent, enthusiasm, and commitment of our female scientists!

• Stephanie Adler, BSc MSc, research group Isotope Physics, Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna. Photo:  © Alexander Wieser 
• Elina Harriet Åhlgren, PhD, research group Physics of Nanostructured Materials, Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna. Photo: © Taina Åhlgren
• Collin Aldia Pulickal Edwin, BSc MSc, Faculty Center for Nano Structure Research, University of Vienna. Photo: © Georg Winckler
  "I work on the development of single-cavity dual-comb fiber laser systems and its applications."
• Dipl.-Ing. Terpsichori (Chara) Alexiou, MSc PhD, FWF Elise Richter Fellow at the research group Computational and Soft Matter Physics, Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna.  Photo: © Terpsichori (Chara) Alexiou 

• Dr. Anna Elzbieta Francuz, research group Quantum Optics, Quantum Nanophysics and Quantum Information, Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna. Photo: © Quantum Information and Quantum Many-Body Physics
• Dr. Agnieszka Straus (Kupc), research group Aerosol Physics and Environmental Physics, Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna. Photo:  © Agnieszka Straus
  "My research focuses on understanding sources, sinks and evolution of aerosol particles in the atmosphere, and their interaction with clouds. I work mainly with data describing microphysical and optical properties of aerosol particles and clouds collected during aircraft field campaigns. My current analysis focuses on the ability of particles (such as mineral dust) to activate into cloud droplets."
• Monika Bahl, BSc MSc, M Tech, PhD, Christian Doppler Laboratory for Mid-IR Spectroscopy and Semiconductor Optics, Faculty Center for Nano Structure Research, University of Vienna. Photo: © Monika Bahl
• Charlène Laffond MSc, research group Quantum Optics, Quantum Nanophysics and Quantum Information, Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna. Photo: © Lena Dalifoski
  "Working in quantum foundations, I embrace doubt and question the roots of knowledge, as rethinking what seems self-evident can drive scientific progress."

• Salambô Dago, BSc PhD, research group Quantum Optics, Quantum Nanophysics and Quantum Information, Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna. Photo: © Hubert Souquet-Bassiege for the ENS de Lyon (France)
• Anne-Catherine de la Hamette, BSc ETH MSc ETH, research group Quantum Optics, Quantum Nanophysics and Quantum Information, Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna. Photo: © Daniel Hinterramskogler
• Ass.-Prof. Dr. Karin Hain, research group Isotope Physics, Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna. Photo: © PicturePeople
  "My strongly interdisciplinary research aims at identifying the dispersion pathways of long-lived radioisotopes which have been released into the environment by mankind. Suitable radioisotopes are to be used as markers to study effects of climate change."
• Mag. Dr. Beatrix Hiesmayr, Privatdoz., research group Quantum Optics, Quantum Nanophysics and Quantum Information, Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna. Photo: © Luiza Puiu
  "In my research, I am constantly amazed by the fascinating findings about quantum systems that are not yet fully understood, as we are only slowly developing effective methods to bring them to light. On the other hand, I am also looking at possible applications, for example how quantum phenomena can be used to diagnose cancer in living beings or for new algorithms for quantum computers."

• Assoz. Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Kerstin Hummer, Deputy Head, research group Computational Materials Physics and Director of Studies - Physics, Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna. Photo: © Jürgen Hummer
• Mgr. Jana Dzíbelová, Ph.D., research group Physics of Nanostructured Materials, Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna. Photo: © Physics of Nanostructured Materials
  "In my research, I use transmission electron microscopy to study 2D materials with a focus on emerging 2D iron oxides."
• Dr. Johanna Paulina Carbone, research group Computational Materials Physics (Quantum Materials Modeling research group), Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna. Photo: © J.P. Carbone 
  „My research focuses on the theoretical and computational exploration of magnetic 2D materials, uncovering the complex quantum phenomena that inspire advancements in spintronics, orbitronics and quantum technologies.“ 
• Univ.-Prof. Dr. Sofia Kantorovich, Privatdoz.,Deputy Head research group Computational and Soft Matter Physics, Faculty of Physics & Deputy Head Research Platform MMM Mathematics-Magnetism-Materials, University of Vienna. Photo: © Sofia Kantorovich

• Mag. Dr. Marianne Korner, research group Basic Experimental Physics Training and University Didactics, Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna. Photo: © Walter Vavra
• Dipl.-Chem. Dr. Silke Merchel, research group Isotope Physics, Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna. Photo: © Silke Merchel
  "I am addicted to "big machines" like particle accelerators, neutron sources and synchrotron facilities for analytical purposes. And I was always a research nomad – finding myself the most interesting research topics, excellent laboratory working opportunities and nicest colleagues."
• Payal Wadhwa, BSc MSc PhD, research group Computational Materials Physics, Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna. Photo: © Stefan Uttenthaler
  „I am currently focused on accelerating first-principles calculations by developing machine-learning approaches to accurately describe interatomic forces and other tensorial properties of multivalent oxides. My work specifically involves the use of kernel-based methods and Bayesian inference to implement fully automated, 'on-the-fly' learning systems. This approach aims to streamline and enhance the predictive capabilities of complex material simulations.“
• Nandhini Ravindran, BSc MSc, research group Physics of Nanostructured Materials, Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna. Photo: © Nandhini Ravindran
  "I am a microscopist. I explore atoms using the super cool Nion UltraSTEM 100 (Scanning Transmission Electron Microscope). Women in Physics will play a major role in the coming years." 

• Lisa Sappl, BSc MSc, research group Computational and Soft Matter Physics, Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna. Photo: © Lisa Sappl 
• Mag. Dr. Daria Setman, research group Basic Experimental Physics Training and University Didactics, Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna. Photo: © Michael Kerber
• Ivonne Elizabeth Ventura Rosales, BSc MSc, doctoral student in research group Computational and Soft Matter Physics, Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna. Photo: © Ivonne Elizabeth Ventura Rosales
  "Meine Forschung befasst sich mit dem Coarse-grained Modell und der Selbstorganisation von assoziierenden Polymeren in begrenzter Geometrie."
• Univ.-Prof. Dr. Bernadett Weinzierl, Head of research group Aerosol Physics and Environmental Physics, Faculty of Physics and interim Deputy Head of Vienna Network for Atmospheric Research, University of Vienna. Photo:  © Sabine Rieß