Riga Technical University (RTU) is a modern, internationally recognised and prestigious university, the only multi-disciplinary technical university in Latvia (Riga Technical University | Engineering Center in the Baltics (rtu.lv) ). The core of the university is research – the creation of new knowledge and its transfer. We teach future engineers and high-tech specialists not to work according to a specific algorithm, but to think more broadly and use the knowledge gained at RTU to find unique solutions to future problems. Creativity, innovative thinking, and entrepreneurial skills guarantee our graduates not only a good salary, but also an interesting job, future growth opportunities and the confidence to work internationally as a contributing member of the global community. RTU is dynamically growing and becoming more diverse. The addition of maritime education to the university’s broad offerings of engineering and related social and humanitarian science is just one reflection of this expansion of interdisciplinary and global opportunities. We have everything we need – young, ambitious talents ready to take risks, scientists engaged in creativity, and modern infrastructure to help companies create innovative technologies and competitive products with high added value. Through mutual cooperation with industry and the integration with various fields of science, we implement interdisciplinary projects and offer new ideas and solutions that contribute to the development of science and economy. The impact of RTU’s excellence in scholarship, research, and engagement reaches far beyond our campus, helping to improve lives around the globe and the future of each and every individual. That is why we are a democratic, open, and inclusive institution, that is committed to providing growing and diverse study offerings for foreign students and are constantly expanding our circle of international partners. We are dedicated to continuing to be a vibrant source of knowledge, innovation, and service to the world.

Institute of Technical Physics is a part of Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology. Currently there are two talented and experienced supervisors, who are offering hosting for MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships' grantholders at this institute:

     Professor Juris Blums graduated in 1992, Mg.phys. 1995, Dr. Phys 1997 (all by by Latvia University, Latvia). He has experience in academic work at the University of Essen (Germany), Tallinn University of Technology (Estonia), and Latvian universities in the positions of researcher, assistant Professor, and Professor. Currently, he is a professor of physics at Riga Technical University. Author and co-author of more than 50 publications, chapters of 3 monographs, and holds 2 patents. Prof. J.Blums is a member of the European Optical Society, the Latvian Physicist’s Society, and the Latvian Scientist’s Society. Previous and current research interests include human and ambient energy harvesting, laser modification of the properties of different objects, and elaboration of different wearable electroactive sensors. If interested, please, express your interest, research ideas and send your CV directly to Professor Juris Blums - juris.blums@rtu.lv. 

     Dr. habil. Phys., Professor Artūrs Medvids is a leading researcher and head of Laboratory Semiconductor Physics at the Institute of Technical Physics at Riga Technical University, Latvia. His fields of research include the study of the interaction of laser radiation with solid-state materials for elaboration new devices and structures, such as: 1. semiconductor crystals Si, Ge, GaAs, InSb, CdTe and its solid solutions, for example, SiGe, CdZnTe; 2. Ti, Zn, and Sn metals are formed as a result of laser interaction of the semiconductor/metal structure. For example, TiO2 or ZnO are widely used in optoelectronics, chemistry, biology and medicine; 3. A superconducting Nb thin film on a Cu substrate increases adhesion and superconductivity after Nd:YAG laser irradiation. Has more than 180 scientific publications in Scopus and an H-index of 19 in Scopus. Over the last 5 years, he managed more than 5 Latvian, international, and European research projects. The possible topics for the proposal are:

- Mechanism of nanostructure formation by laser radiation in elementary semiconductors Si, Ge, DLC, and Sn.

- Mechanism of metal oxide formation by laser radiation on Ti, Zn, and Sn irradiated surface.

- Elaboration of nanodevices on the base of quantum confinement effect- monochromator, spectrometer.

If interested, please, express your interest, research ideas and send your CV directly to Professor Artūrs Medvids - arturs.medvids@rtu.lv.