Andrea Damascelli

New quantum switch turns metals into insulators

Most modern electronic devices rely on tiny, finely-tuned electrical currents to process and store information. These currents dictate how fast our computers run, how regularly our pacemakers tick and how securely our money is stored in the bank.

Feb 3, 2020

Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute launched with $11-million gift

Vancouver-based diamond pioneer and philanthropist Stewart Blusson and his wife, Marilyn, have donated $11 million to quantum materials research at UBC

Mar 10, 2016

First superconducting graphene created by UBC researchers

Graphene, the ultra-thin, ultra-strong material made from a single layer of carbon atoms, just got a little more extreme. UBC physicists have been able to create the first ever superconducting graphene sample by coating it with lithium atoms.

Sep 8, 2015

UBC positioned as global leader in quantum materials research with $66.5-million federal government investment

A $66.5-million investment from the Government of Canada will enhance UBC’s standing as a global leader in quantum matter research and help connect university research with industry.

Jul 30, 2015

New physicist hits the ground running

Ultra-marathoner and quantum physicist Jennifer Hoffman joins UBC as new CERC.

Jun 26, 2015

Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation boosts ultra-fast quantum materials research at UBC

Researchers at UBC will be able to probe the mysteries of quantum materials with a new state-of-the-art ultrafast laser, thanks to a $1.4 million US grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.

May 26, 2015

Researchers discover possible secret to superconductivity

UBC researchers have discovered a prevalent electronic state that controls the behaviour of high-temperature superconducting copper-oxide ceramics.

Dec 19, 2013

UBC researchers win national honours

UBC researchers in engineering, medicine, chemistry and physics and astronomy are being honoured this evening in Ottawa at a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) award ceremony.

Feb 14, 2011

UBC Reaps $15.5m in Research Funding Through Canada Research Chairs Program

Researchers in neurogenetics and culture studies from the University of British Columbia are the latest Canada Research Chairs appointed by the Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of Industry. In addition, 11 […]

Dec 13, 2007