Advanced Research Center for Nanolithography

‘Cutting-edge research in physics and materials science to advance nanolithography, strengthening the research system in nanolithography technology, and accelerating the transition from fundamental discovery to implementation in the semiconductor industry.’

Diamond shown to wear down atom by atom
- October 1, 2025
Despite being the hardest material on Earth, even diamond wears down eventually. Together with scientists from University of Bologna, Cyrian Leriche and colleagues at…
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Panel discussion and book launch highlight successful public-private partnerships
- September 12, 2025
On September 4, colleagues and collaborators from ARCNL gathered to discuss public-private partnerships and to launch a special book. In a panel discussion, distinguished leaders…
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All eyes on ARCNL research at European Optical Society Annual Meeting
- September 3, 2025
ARCNL research had a strong presence at this year’s European Optical Society Annual Meeting (EOSAM), with Stefan Witte as general chair, Tamar Cromwijk as a…
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Ronnie Hoekstra gives keynote presentation at ICPEAC in Japan
- August 26, 2025
During the first week of August, the 34th International Conference on Photonic, Electronic and Atomic Collisions (ICPEAC) was held in Sapporo, Japan. Ronnie Hoekstra, leader…
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- November 1, 2025
- Announcement
Transition to Marcelo Ackermann as ARCNL Director

Marcel Ackermann will start this November, succeeding Wim van der Zande. With over 20 years of experience in academic and…
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- November 26, 2025
- at VU Amsterdam
- PhD Ceremony
Defense: Dion Engels

Contact: Oscar Versolato…
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- December 17, 2025
- PhD Ceremony
Defense Nick Feldman

Contact: L.Amitonova@arcnl.nl…
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- December 17, 2025
- at University of Amsterdam
- PhD Ceremony
Defense Falco Bijloo

Contact: P.Kraus@arcnl.nl…
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Interview

One year into partnership University of Groningen

How is it going and what to expect?

The University of Groningen joined the ARCNL public-private partnership as associate partner on January 1st, 2022. ARCNL group leader Ronnie Hoekstra and governing board member Caspar van der Wal reflect on the route towards this newly established partnership and on the challenges and advantages it offers.