Heloisa N. Bordallo is a leading figure in neutron spectroscopy and water dynamics, known for pioneering instrumentation and collaborations that focus on complex material behaviors. At the Niels Bohr Institute, her group develops new approaches to understand confined liquid dynamics, using advanced techniques like neutron scattering, Raman spectroscopy, and synchrotron radiation. Bordallo drove the scitific case for the €13.5M MIRACLES spectrometer project at ESS, set to revolutionize soft material dynamics research. She’s a recipient of various awards, including the KIF 2022 Prize and the ISIS Society Impact Award.