Women* in Science Day @ UNIVIE

Besides our Faculty, 8 other Faculties, Centers and Research Networks from the STEM field are participating, you can find them here.

Science is fascinating, impactful, multifaceted - and female, too! To mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11, we have compiled photos of female scientists at the Faculty of Physics - from early career scientists to professors - to visualise the diversity, enthusiasm and commitment of women in science.

Stephanie Adler, BSc MSc, research group Isotope Physics, Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna.
"My research focuses on developing techniques for ultra-trace detection of the long-lived anthropogenic radionuclide technetium-99 in environmental samples. Although challenging to detect, technetium-99 is potentially a highly valuable marker of human activity in the environment."

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Paola Ayala, Head of the group Tailored Hybrid Structures, research group Electronic Properties of Materials, Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna.
"Investigating the physical properties of nanostructured carbon materials and finding ways to functionalise them fascinates me, because it combines fundamental nanoscience with the potential to develop transformative technologies."

Monika Bahl, BSc MSc, M Tech, PhD, research group Optical Metrology, Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna.

Dr. Johanna Paulina Carbone, research group Computational Materials Physics (Quantum Materials Modeling research group), Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna.
"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."

Mgr. Jana Dzíbelová, Ph.D., research group Physics of Nanostructured Materials, Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna.
"In my research, I use transmission electron microscopy to study 2D materials with a focus on emerging 2D iron oxides."

Hannah Foltas B.Sc. M.Sc., research group Quantum Optics, Quantum Nanophysics and Quantum Information, Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna.
"Performing fundamental research on quantum phenomena, as well as building setups for real world applications of quantum mechanics, combines the best of two worlds! As a child, everything in the world seem fascinating - my research allows me to stay curious and continue to ask questions. "

Dr. Anna Elzbieta Francuz, research group Quantum Optics, Quantum Nanophysics and Quantum Information, Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna.

Ass.-Prof. Dr. Karin Hain, Head of the research group Isotope Physics, research area "Isotope Tracers" Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna.
"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.
"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."

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Regina Hitzenberger, research group Aerosol Physics and Environmental Physics, Vice-Dean 2006-2011, Faculty of Physics, Vice-Rector 2014-2022, University of Vienna.
"Aerosol physics is simply fascinating – these tiny particles influence cloud formation, climate and human health, and we have new insights about them all the time. Marvellous. When I started my studies in 1975, there were hardly any women physicists. Today careers in physics are still not the norm for women. Don't let that hold you back!"

Vjosa Hoda MSc, research group Electronical Properties of Materials, group Tailored Hybrid Structures, Faculty of physics, University of Vienna.
"My research focuses on studying one-dimensional nanotubes made from transition metal dichalcogenides like tungsten disulfide, and rhenium diselenide, with an eye toward future nanoelectronic and optoelectronic applications."

Emma Horgan MSc, research group Nanomagnetism and Magnonics, Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna.
"My research is in the Quantum Transport Lab, working on superconductor/semiconductor hybrid devices based on bilayer graphene."

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.

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Sofia Kantorovich, Privatdoz., Deputy Head research group Computational and Soft Matter Physics, Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna.

Ruth Konrat, BSc MSc, research group Aerosol Physics and Environmental Physics, Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna.
"In my research I focus on the controlled generation and characterization of aerosol nanoparticles."

Mag. Dr. Marianne Korner, research group Basic Experimental Physics Training and University Didactics, Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna.

Dr. Anna Kosogor, MSc., research group Physics of Functional Materials, Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna.
"As a theoretical physicist, I study magnetism and phase transitions to better understand functional materials and contribute to the development of energy-efficient cooling technologies."

Ivana Matoušová Víšová, PhD, Franziska Seidl Scholarship, research group Quantum Optics, Quantum Nanophysics and Quantum Information, Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna.
"I’m an enthusiastic biophysicist with a passion for building new tools to study biology in action."

Dipl.-Chem. Dr. Silke Merchel, research group Isotope Physics, Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna.
"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."

Nandhini Ravindran, BSc MSc, research group Physics of Nanostructured Materials, Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna.
"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.

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Bernadett Weinzierl, Head of research group Aerosol Physics and Environmental Physics, Faculty of Physics and Environment and Climate Research Hub, University of Vienna.

Elisabeth Wernisch BSc, research group Electronical Properties of Materials, group Tailored Hybrid Structures, Faculty of physics, University of Vienna.
"My research focuses on the synthesis and the optical properties of the novel 1D van der Waals WS₂/ReS₂ heteronanotubes. By stacking different atomic layers into hollow tubes new properties emerge and break the physical limits of traditional electronics."