The year 2023 marked a pivotal period of strategic transformation for the UBC Blusson Quantum Matter Institute (Blusson QMI). We realized our founding vision by completing the establishment of a fully operational and purpose-built quantum materials research infrastructure, bringing together twenty-five groups of physicists, chemists, and engineers in synergistic collaboration.
Across 2023, our research made key advancements spanning the full cycle of innovation, from theory and material characterization all the way to nanofabrication and device development.
Collaboration within and outside academia has been a cornerstone of our success. Completed in 2023, our Advanced Nanofabrication Facility continues to catalyze impactful industry partnerships that translate scientific discoveries into practical applications.
Our work is only possible thanks to our funders and supporters’ commitment to advancing science and technology. In 2023, among other honourable visits, we were thrilled to host our champion philanthropists Stewart and Marilyn Blusson, the 17th President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of British Columbia Benoit-Antoine Bacon, and B.C. Premier David Eby.
We invite you to read on and learn more about UBC Blusson QMI’s accomplishments in 2023—we hope you enjoy our stories!
