We are pleased to announce that Professor Slava Rotkin from Penn State University (US) has successfully completed a 3 month visit to our group. During this time, Slava worked closely with our team, contributing to several ongoing projects and sharing valuable insights from his extensive expertise in nanoscience and nanotechnology, with a particular focus on theoretical modelling of nanomaterials. We wish Slava continued success in his future endeavours and hope that this sabbatical experience has been as rewarding for him as it has been for our group.