NanoRAM doctoral candidates, supervisors, and partners gathered in Le Gosier, Guadeloupe, from 29 May to 6 June 2026 for the NanoRAM spring school, held in conjunction with the Nano In Bio 2026 conference.

The event combined an intensive spring school with a scientific conference, providing doctoral candidates with advanced interdisciplinary training and opportunities to present their research to an international audience.

The spring school featured lectures from internationally recognised experts, including Prof. Bianxiao Cui (Stanford University), Prof. Ruibing Wang (University of Macau), and several NanoRAM supervisors and invited speakers. Topics covered included soft matter interfaces, self-assembly, mechanics of soft materials, nanoscale electrochemistry, and advanced microscopy techniques.

NanoRAM doctoral candidates made a strong contribution to the scientific programme. All eight doctoral candidates presented posters showcasing their latest research results, while four doctoral candidates were selected to give oral presentations.

The quality of the students’ research was recognised through an impressive set of conference awards:

• Abdelrahman Elrawy received a Best Poster Award.
• Haishuo Guan received a Best Poster Award.
• Tine Kalac received the Best Oral Presentation Award.
• Judith Zubia Aranburu received the Award for Best Pluridisciplinary Work for her oral presentation.

With four awards distributed among NanoRAM doctoral candidates, the event highlighted the scientific excellence and interdisciplinary nature of the research being carried out across the consortium.

Photos: NanoRAM DCs’ presenting their posters and talks at the Nano in Bio 2026 conference in Guadeloupe.

In addition to the scientific programme, the doctoral candidates participated in networking activities, discussions with international researchers, and career development opportunities. The event also provided an important opportunity for supervisors and students from across the network to meet in person and strengthen collaborations between partner institutions.

The NanoRAM consortium congratulates all doctoral candidates on their successful participation and extends special congratulations to the award recipients for their outstanding achievements.