About
FROST2026 workshop brings together leading experts from diverse research fields,
including spintronics, magnetic nanostructures, quantum magnetism, spin-orbitronics,
two-dimensional materials, and magnetic sensing.
A two-day forum dedicated to presenting and discussing the most promising ideas
shaping the future of these areas.
This event aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and explore the next
frontiers of spin-based technologies.
Format
- Hybrid format : on-site and remote participation available.
- Free attendance : no registration fee required.
- Invited speakers only : no contributed talks.
Speakers
Russell Cowburn
University of Cambridge
Studies nanomagnetism, spintronics, and magnetic logic.
Topics include ultrafast switching, domain wall dynamics, and applications
in nanoscale devices and magnetic security.
Vincent Cros
Laboratoire Albert Fert (CNRS/Thales)
Focus on spin-torque oscillators, nonlinear dynamics, and synchronization.
Research explores neuromorphic computing concepts using collective spintronic oscillators.
Albert Fert
Laboratoire Albert Fert (CNRS/Thales)
Studies spin-dependent transport, spin–orbit interactions, and topological textures.
His discovery of giant magnetoresistance launched spintronics;
current work targets skyrmions and low-energy spintronic devices.
Pietro Gambardella
ETH Zurich
Studies spin–orbit coupling, spin–charge conversion, and chiral magnetism. Research
emphasizes efficient magnetization switching and ultrafast spin–orbitronic effects for memory and logic technologies.
Julie Grollier
Laboratoire Albert Fert (CNRS/Thales)
Works on spintronic devices for neuromorphic computing, including nano-oscillators and memristors.
Explores nonlinear dynamics and energy-efficient approaches to artificial intelligence hardware.
Andrew Kent
New York University
Research on nanoscale magnetization dynamics and spin-transfer torques.
Topics include spin-torque oscillators, magnetic memory devices,
and reversal mechanisms with technological applications.
Jelena Klinovaja
University of Basel
Theoretical work on topological phases, Majorana fermions, and spin–orbit coupled systems.
Research targets hybrid nanostructures for spintronics and scalable quantum devices.
Stephane Mangin
Université de Lorraine
Studies ultrafast magnetization dynamics, optical switching, spin–orbit torques, and skyrmion devices.
Research combines fundamentals with applications in ultrafast, energy-efficient memory and logic.
Christopher Marrows
University of Leeds
Works on thin-film magnetism, spin transport, and skyrmion materials.
Research highlights chiral magnets, spin–orbit effects, and topological textures for spintronic devices.
Teruo Ono
Kyoto University
Research on spin dynamics in nanoscale magnets, domain walls, spin-transfer torque,
and spin–orbit effects.
Focus on current-driven magnetization control and neuromorphic spintronic applications.
Henrik Ronnow
EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne)
Investigates quantum magnetism and correlated systems using neutron scattering.
Research addresses frustrated magnets, skyrmions, and quantum criticality,
targeting exotic states for spintronic and quantum technologies.
Jairo Sinova
Mainz University
Specialist in spin–orbitronics and spin Hall effect. Research integrates
theoretical and experimental perspectives to exploit spin currents for efficient information technologies.
Sergio Valenzuela
ICN2 (Barcelona)
Studies spin currents, spin–orbit interactions, and quantum transport.
Topics include spin caloritronics, spin–charge conversion, and hybrid nanostructures for spintronic technologies.
Roland Wiesendanger
University of Hamburg
Develops spin-polarized scanning tunneling microscopy to probe atomic magnetism,
skyrmions, and topological materials.
Research advances understanding of exotic spin states.
Amir Yacoby
Harvard University
Focus on quantum materials and hybrid systems. Topics include diamond-based quantum sensing,
correlated electron phases, and platforms for quantum communication and computation.
Tomoyuki Yokouchi
RIKEN
Research on emergent spin textures and topological phases in chiral magnets.
Focus on transport phenomena and control of nanoscale magnetic structures.
