The R. E. Rosensweig Medal is the highest distinction in the international magnetic fluids research community. It is awarded for outstanding scientific achievements in the research of magnetic fluids and hybrid materials, as well as for contributions to the further development of this field of research.
Professor Andrejs Cēbers spoke about receiving the award: “The field of magnetic fluid hydrodynamics was initiated by R. E. Rosensweig in the mid-1960s, when he created fluids with strong magnetic properties based on colloids. At the very beginning of the field’s development, it became clear that combining magnetism with the fluidity of liquids made it possible to observe previously unknown phenomena, which sparked researchers’ interest in this area. Researchers in Latvia, including myself, began working in this field in the 1970s, carrying out a number of significant studies. As this research expanded, it contributed to the development of several new research directions, including applications of magnetic nanoparticles in biomedicine and robotics.”
The R. E. Rosensweig Medal for exceptional contributions to the development of the field of magnetic fluids has been awarded only for the second time. The first medals were presented in 2023, and one of them was also received by Professor Elmārs Blūms of the Institute of Physics at the UL Faculty of Science and Technology. This year, two medals were awarded—to Professor Andrejs Cēbers and Professor Stefan Odenbach of Dresden University of Technology. To date, a total of five R. E. Rosensweig Medals have been presented, two of them to professors at the University of Latvia. France, Israel and Germany can each claim one such medal.
UL Vice-Rector for Science Guntars Kitenbergs assessed these achievements:“This year, with Professor Cēbers receiving the medal, following Professor Blūms previously, we can take great pride in seeing that the international magnetic fluids community recognises the decisive contribution of Latvian scientists to the development of the field. This is a major achievement, earned through decades of intensive and creative work. I hope that these awards will serve as an example and motivation for our young scientists to explore new research directions and bring recognition to Latvia and the University of Latvia around the world.”
Congratulations to Professor Andrejs Cēbers – we are proud of this achievement!
 took place in Vienna. During the conference, Professor Andrejs Cēbers of the Department of Physics at the Faculty of Science and Technology of the University of Latvia (UL) received the highest award of the international magnetic fluids research community – the R. E. Rosensweig Medal.){kind=link}