About us
About AMOLF
We are a leading Dutch research institute where scientists explore the physics of complex materials, light–matter interaction, and emerging technologies.
Facts and figures
AMOLF is home to more than 300 people, including postdoctoral researchers, PhD candidates, master’s students, guests, tenured and tenure-track group leaders, and a team of technical and support staff. The institute’s annual turnover is around €30 million, which is roughly divided equally between NWO base funding and funding from external projects.
AMOLF combines this solid organizational foundation with a high scientific output, producing more than 100 peer-reviewed publications each year, including many in high-impact journals, and supporting multiple PhD theses annually. This combination of strong resources, dedicated staff, and a close-knit research culture enables AMOLF to carry out ambitious and interdisciplinary research.
What we do
We investigate how materials behave at the nanoscale and how these insights can enable future technologies. Using advanced experiments, theoretical modeling, and custom-built instrumentation, we work across several research themes and collaborate with universities, industry partners, and international institutes. We publish openly, train future scientists, and contribute to innovations that benefit society.
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Our core values
Integrity
Science built on trust
We uphold the highest standards of honesty, transparency, and scientific rigor. Integrity guides our research, our collaborations, and the way we share knowledge.
Integrity
Science built on trust
We uphold the highest standards of honesty, transparency, and scientific rigor. Integrity guides our research, our collaborations, and the way we share knowledge.
Integrity
Science built on trust
We uphold the highest standards of honesty, transparency, and scientific rigor. Integrity guides our research, our collaborations, and the way we share knowledge.
Integrity
Science built on trust
We uphold the highest standards of honesty, transparency, and scientific rigor. Integrity guides our research, our collaborations, and the way we share knowledge.
Connecting with the public
Our public role
Science for society
As a publicly funded institute, we advance fundamental knowledge and contribute to technologies that benefit society.
Open and accessible
We share our results widely through publications, collaborations, and scientific events, ensuring knowledge reaches both experts and the public.
Training future talent
We offer PhD, postdoc, and internship opportunities to prepare the next generation of researchers and innovators.
Working with partners
We collaborate with universities, industry, and government to address challenges in energy, materials, metrology, and emerging technologies.
Get involved
Connect with our research community
Whether you’re a student, collaborator, or industry partner, we welcome you to explore our scientific environment, engage with our researchers, and discover how our work can support your ambitions.