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Research networking and interaction
The matrix isolation activity and the activities in laser spectroscopy are very well 
integrated with international communities. Several shorter or longer visits to key 
academic institutions, numerous conference presentations and services to the 
scientific community are indicative of the high international level of the unit’s 
research.
Recommendations
A key challenge for this unit is to maintain the high level of experimental research 
while gradually moving into new research areas in the coming years. New activities 
in applied spectroscopy and participation in the Si-nanophotonics consortium must 
be supported by creating attractive career opportunities for younger researchers. 
When a future research profile becomes more defined, it is important that the 
experimental infrastructure of the unit is renewed to keep it at a high international 
level. Given the increasing administrative burdens in applying for and 
administrating external funds, the unit could consider teaming up with some of the 
other units at the Department of Chemistry in order to make the handling of these 
matters more professional.

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