Dr. Dora Altbir, 2019 National Prize for Exact Sciences winner and executive director of the CEDENNA Foundation, opened the 2024 academic year of the PhD Program in Physical Sciences of the Universidad Federico Santa María (USM) and the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (PUCV). This event took place at USM’s Casa Central Campus in the Valparaíso Region, marking an important milestone in the academic calendar of both higher education institutions.
During the ceremony, Dr. Altbir gave the talk “Magnetic textures in two and three dimensions” and presented the latest advances and challenges in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology, areas of study that have revolutionized our understanding and manipulation of matter.
In addition to her academic contribution, Dr. Altbir was honored with a special recognition for her outstanding scientific career and her tireless work in promoting research, training and scientific development. This recognition underscores Dr. Altbir’s commitment to excellence in scientific research and her role as a source of inspiration for future generations in the field of science.
