UT professor Alexander Brinkman ranks among the top 25 for the election of New Scientist Science Talent 2015. This was announced by the scientific journal on 18 August. Brinkman is professor of Quantum Transport in Matter at the UT's research institute MESA+. He is described by New Scientist as a young, academic talent.
New Scientist this year awarded a prize for the greatest scientific talent in the Low Countries for the first time. A jury considered submissions from all universities in the Netherlands and Flanders. Twenty-five talented candidates have survived the initial selection and belong to the group on which a vote can be cast.
RESEARCH IN THE SPOTLIGHT
"A lot of excellent groundbreaking research is taking place in the Netherlands and Flanders. The influx of young scientific talent is essential. With the election of the New Scientist Science Talent 2015 we want to support these talented individuals and put their research in the spotlight", says Joris Janssen science editor of New Scientist.
The digital ballot box opens on 18 Auguston www.newscientist.nl/talent . Until 6 September, visitors can indicate who in their opinion is conducting the most groundbreaking, original or surprising research.
On 24 September it will be announced in Pakhuis de Zwijger in Amsterdam who can call themselves New Scientist Science Talent 2015 for a whole year. The five highest scoring talented scientists will give their pitch during that evening. Lectures by nanophysicist Leo Kouwenhoven, forensic biophysicist Maurice Aalders and jury chairman Alexander Rinnooy Kan will turn the evening into a celebration of science.
ALEXANDER BRINKMAN (1975)
Quantum Mechanics – Superconductivity
Alexander Brinkman obtained a doctoral degree in 2003 for his research into superconducting materials. He is one of the youngest professors in the Netherlands, thanks to a position he has held at the University of Twente since 2011. Brinkman conducts research into quantum materials, for example. His discovery that magnetic effects can exist at the interface between non-magnetic materials received a lot of attention. In 2007 Brinkman's work was listed in the 'Top 10 breakthroughs of the year 2007' by the journal Science. He received Veni and Vidi grants for his research and in 2010 he received the award for best lecturer at the University of Twente. In 2011 he became a member of The Young Academy of the UT. Brinkman has made several media appearances, spotlighting quantum mechanics, including 'De Wereld Leert Door' TV programme.
