19 Aug 2025
Farewell to Dr Youngkwang Jung
As we say goodbye to Dr Youngkwang Jung, we do so with a mix of gratitude, admiration, and just a touch of envy for his legendary cheesecake recipe. Youngkwang has been a cherished part of our team, bringing not only his sharp intellect and dedication to his work but also a delightful flair for the finer things in life—namely, whiskey and baked che…
19 Aug 2025
Farewell to Dr Chieh-Szu Huang
We bid a fond farewell to Dr. Chieh-Szu Huang, who has been an invaluable member of the StranksLab group during his time as a postdoctoral researcher. His dedication, insight, and collaborative spirit have left a lasting impact on the team and the research we’ve pursued together.Chieh-Szu’s contributions have not only advanced our scientific goals …
19 Aug 2025
Congratulations to Dr Melissa Fitzsimmons
We’re thrilled to announce that Mel has successfully completed her PhD Viva and is now one step closer to formally receiving her doctorate. This marks the culmination of years of dedication, research, and hard work. Her thesis is a testament to her expertise and perseverance, and we couldn’t be prouder.
7 Aug 2025
Funding Awarded to StranksLab Spin Out Clarity Sensors: Professor Sam Stranks & Dr Hayden Slaway
Clarity Sensors, a University of Cambridge spin-out, has won new funding from the European Innovation Council (EIC) to accelerate the development of its ultra-low dose, high-resolution X-ray detectors. The company, spun out from Professor Sam Stranks' research group in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, says its detectors cou…
26 Jun 2025
Annual Stranks Lab BBQ: Alumni & Current Members
The Annual Stranks Lab BBQ was held over the weekend by Professor Stranks & Family.
26 Jun 2025
Dr Wenxin Mao: Postdoc By-Fellowship at Churchill College
Big congratulations to Dr Wenxin Mao for being awarded a Postdoctoral By-Fellowship at Churchill College!
26 Jun 2025
Congratulations to Hayley Gilbert & Xian Wei Chia CEB Conference
Congratulations to Hayley Gilbert and Xian Wei Chua for winning the sustainability prizes at the CEB conference!! Best presentation and Best poster
26 Jun 2025
Congratulations to Nell Thompson: Viva
Well done to Nell Thompson, supervised by Dr Rob Westbrook, for finishing her Part III Physics project with us with her viva last week!
26 Jun 2025
Congratulations on Stranks Lab First year Phd's: Rebecca Martin, Seán Cardiff & Konstantina Armadorou
Congrats to Rebecca Martin, Seán Cardiff, Konstantina Armadorou for handing in their first year reports!
26 Jun 2025
Our recent article featured on the cover of Nature Nanotechnology: Dr Milos Dubajic
Work led by Milos Dubajic on how dynamic nanodomains influence macroscopic properties in perovskites is featured on the cover of the June 2025 issue of Nature Nano and also highlighted in the editorial of the June issue:https://www.nature.com/articles/s41565-025-01967-4
