Humar Lab (Matjaž Humar)

We develop novel photonic devices made from soft and biological materials and integrate these devices with biological systems. @Jožef Stefan Institute

[Humar Lab (Matjaž Humar) @HumarLab]

For the first time, we successfully demonstrated 3D printing of structures within live human cells. Our paper was recognized as an Editors' Choice article and featured on the back cover.
https://t.co/0f0NuqfcO7

[Humar Lab (Matjaž Humar) @HumarLab]

Congratulations, @MarusaMur 🎯
We've just published a paper demonstrating 3D printing inside living cells —yes, inside.
We printed custom micro-structures (even a tiny elephant 🐘), and the cells survived and went on to divide. #3DPrinting #CellBiology
https://t.co/dW5SkEg4Rr

[Humar Lab (Matjaž Humar) @HumarLab]

Congratulations, Zala! 🪄
After showing that soap and smectic bubbles 🫧 can function as lasers, we’ve now demonstrated their ability to sense pressure changes in air and underwater — and even perform remarkably well as microphones 🎤.
@PhysRevApplied
https://t.co/nSvp1wR6h1

[Science Magazine @ScienceMagazine]

Bon appétit, Jedis.

Scientists have created the first lasers made entirely from edible materials, which could someday help monitor and track the properties of foods and medications with sensors that can be harmlessly swallowed: https://t.co/AVgIzZUkQE @NewsfromScience

[New Atlas @nwtls]

Scientists have reimagined the meaning of a "light meal," creating microlasers that use natural products to emit illuminated beams through food. And they're completely edible. These mini lights, the first demonstration of laser emission from an entirely edible system, could be harnessed for everything from environmental sensors to food safety trackers and bio-barcodes.

https://t.co/SbP4MvdI7I

#EdibleMicrolasers #FoodLightUp #SustainableLasers #BioBarcodes

[Humar Lab (Matjaž Humar) @HumarLab]

Matjaž Humar received the Zois Award — Slovenia's highest honor for scientific achievement 🏅 The ceremony took place on Nov 9, 2025, at Cankarjev Dom, with Prime Minister Dr. Robert Golob delivering the keynote. #ZoisovaNagrada @slovenia @vladaRS @cankarjevdom @JSI_SLO

[Humar Lab (Matjaž Humar) @HumarLab]

Edible microlasers?? Yes!

Made entirely from vegetarian, food-safe materials, these microlasers can be embedded in food for authentication and real-time monitoring.

We're excited to share our latest research—lasers you can actually eat!
https://t.co/eYAG1Eo1Tp

[Humar Lab (Matjaž Humar) @HumarLab]

We are participating and presenting our recent results at the 17th European Conference on Liquid Crystals (ECLC 2025). @JSI_SLO @FMF_UL

[LUCES_COSTAction @LUCESCOSTAction]

💬 Back at #LUCESCOSTAction: Matjaž Humar shares insights on Funding Opportunities for Young Researchers! Empowering the next generation to push the frontiers of science! 🚀🎓 @COSTprogramme

[LUCES_COSTAction @LUCESCOSTAction]

🔵 Starting the 2nd #LUCESCOSTAction Group Meeting in Zadar with a plenary lecture by P. Matjaž Humar (Jožef Stefan Institute, SI)!
✨ “Soft and biological microlasers for sensing and barcoding”
ERC-funded pioneer at the frontier of biophotonics! 🚀 @COSTprogramme

[St_Andrews_OSC @StAndrewsOsc]

We are very pleased to have Abdur Anwar from the @HumarLab visit us as part of his research on edible photonic barcodes for food tagging and tracing with @tra_food. During his stay he will be working with Prof Graham Turnbull.

[Humar Lab (Matjaž Humar) @HumarLab]

We took a break from our usual research and enjoyed a great day of cross-country skiing as part of our team-building activities.⛷️ Thanks everyone.

[Humar Lab (Matjaž Humar) @HumarLab]

#Ediblelasers, we will develop lasers entirely from edible materials and use them as sensors and barcodes in food, pharmaceuticals, and other products.

[European Research Council (ERC) @ERC_Research]

📣 Out now! Final results of the 2024 ERC #Proof of #Concept #Grant call for proposals for #funding.

134 researchers will receive €150k each to explore the commercial or societal potential of their frontier #research results.

👉 https://t.co/8Fj6NSODvW

#ERCPoC @EUScienceInnov

[Humar Lab (Matjaž Humar) @HumarLab]

We gathered to celebrate @ERC_Research #ERCCoG #SoftQuanta and enjoyed a wonderful traditional Christmas lunch at Čad, Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Stay tuned for more exciting updates.

[Humar Lab (Matjaž Humar) @HumarLab]

@kpcallaghan_ @ERC_Research @JSI_SLO @FMF_UL Thanks alot.

[Humar Lab (Matjaž Humar) @HumarLab]

Matjaž Humar has received the @ERC_Research #ERCCoG (ERC Consolidator Grant) in the amount of 2.3 million EUR. Within the grant #SoftQuanta, we will develop novel quantum light sources based on soft and biological materials.
@JSI_SLO @FMF_UL
PC 📸- Marjan Verč, Many thanks.

[Jožef Stefan Institute @JSI_SLO]

Doc. dr. Matjaž Humar ( SoftQuanta) in dr. Andrrii Tykhonov (PeVGALAXY) sta pridobila nova ERC projekta za utrditev samostojne raziskovalne kariere. Za oba je to že drugi ERC raziskovalni projekt. Iskreno čestitamo! @ERC_Research

[Humar Lab (Matjaž Humar) @HumarLab]

Exciting News!🌟
#SoftQuanta, we will develop novel quantum light sources based on soft and biological materials.

[European Research Council (ERC) @ERC_Research]

📢 Results of the 2024 ERC Consolidator Grant competition are out.

€678 million for 328 researchers.

Who won funding?
What will they investigate?
Where will they conduct their research?

#ERCCoG news 👉 https://t.co/BB63zeBC2x

🇪🇺 @HorizonEU

[Humar Lab (Matjaž Humar) @HumarLab]

Zala Korenjak was awarded the "Dr. Uroš Seljak Prize" for the best scientific publications by students. Congratulations to her for this recognition of her outstanding academic contributions!!!

@JSI_SLO @unilj @RTV_Slovenija

[Humar Lab (Matjaž Humar) @HumarLab]

Proud moment!! @AbdurRe18724674 has won the Best Oral Contribution award at the first @LUCESCOSTAction Training School in Kaiserslautern, Germany. @MPS_JS @tra_food @JSI_SLO @COSTprogramme