On the 10th of March, the award has officially been presented during the ‘Women in the Spotlight’ symposium, organized annually by the Radboud Network of Female Professors/Halkes Women + Faculty Network and Radboud Gender & Diversity Studies to celebrate International Women’s Day.
Ultrafast Spectroscopy of Correlated Materials
Na is working in the research group of Prof. Alexey Kimel at Ultrafast Spectroscopy of Correlated Materials (USCM) group, part of the Institute for Molecules and Materials (IMM) at the Faculty of Science. She obtained her PhD in 2022 and has built up a very impressive portfolio in a short time. Na focused on understanding how short-range quantum interactions manifest in macroscopic correlations. The jury says: “She is already seen as a global expert in the field of ultrafast dynamics of quantum materials and has already achieved breakthroughs in this field as well as many publications to her name in renowned journals and as first author. Because of her knowledge and expertise, she is often asked to give seminars and presentations at conferences and she participates in many research collaborations. In addition to her research, she has already demonstrated a great deal of social commitment during her short career through her commitment to and participation in various outreach events at secondary schools, organizing summer schools and involvement in various activities to promote diversity and inclusion.”
Halkes Women + Faculty Network
The interfaculty network Radboud Gender & Diversity Studies and the Radboud Network Female Professors/Halkes Women+ Faculty Network fosters connections across disciplines and career levels, empowering individuals through visibility, resources, and networking. It supports professional and personal growth while advocating for an inclusive and fair work environment at uu77.
Congratulations to you, MengXing Na!