"Physics Researchers Must Look Forward"

by Jani-Petri Martikainen 8 Apr 2013 Interview
Published in the "Nordic News" section of Nordita News issue 1, 2013

"The standard of physics research in Finland is high and covers most international lines of inquiry," says Professor Christian Enss, Chairman of the evaluation panel of physics research in Finland. However, it is important for physics research to reinvent itself and to pursue new emerging fields.

"Most international trends of physics research are well represented in Finland, and research topics are driven by researchers' own interests and curiosity. This is important because people work most effectively when they can work with subjects that interest them," says Professor Christian Enss, Chairman of the evaluation panel.   [Read more...]