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IEEE Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control Society is an organization that promotes the advancement of the theory, technology, materials, and applications relating to the generation, transmission, and detection of ultrasonic waves and related phenomena; medical ultrasound, and associated technologies; ferroelectric, piezoelectric, and piezomagnetic materials; frequency generation and control, timing, and time coordination and distribution.

IEEE UFFC-S brings academics, industry professionals, researchers and others involved in Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control access to the industry’s technical information, networking opportunities, career development tools and many other benefits exclusive to the Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics and Frequency Control Society.

FeLow-D is an ERA Chair project at the Institute of Solid-State Physics, University of Latvia, (ISSP UL) dedicated to advancing low-dimensional ferroelectric materials for modern electronic and biomedical technologies. It combines cutting-edge materials research with advanced modeling and nanoscale device engineering to explore new functionalities for energy harvesting, flexible sensors, smart implants, and other emerging applications.

The project strengthens research capacity at ISSP UL by establishing a high-level laboratory, attracting international expertise, and enhancing collaboration with industry. Led by ERA Chair holder Dr. Andrei Kholkin, FeLow-D promotes open knowledge exchange and supports the development of innovative ferroelectric materials and devices within the European Research Area.

Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia (ISSP UL) is one of the leading European centres for materials science and solid-state physics, combining world-class expertise with advanced facilities to deliver competitive fundamental and applied research. With a team of over 300 professionals – more than 100 holding PhDs – it conducts tens of research projects each year and translates scientific results into industrial innovations.

ISSP UL’s work spans photonics, energy materials, nanotechnology, coatings, thin films, and biomedical and microfluidic technologies. Through strong collaborations with global partners and industry, the institute combines advanced material research, device engineering, and innovation transfer – positioning itself as a hub for science, education, and high-tech development in Latvia and beyond.