Frontiers in Spin Technologies 2026

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.

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.

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.

Dédalo Sanz-Hernández

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.

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.

Manuel Suárez-Rodríguez

CIC nanoGUNE, Donostia-San Sebastián

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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, Japan

Research on emergent spin textures and topological phases in chiral magnets. Focus on transport phenomena and control of nanoscale magnetic structures.

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Organizers

Christina Psaroudaki

ENS Paris

Christos Panagopoulos

NTU Singapore

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