Group Leader Profiles
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Prof. Dr. Oliver ClemensProfessor for Materials Chemistry at University of Stuttgarthomepage |
New Materials for Energy Applications The group works on the development of novel battery systems, among them fluoride ion batteries and solid state batteries. For the former, the intercalation and deintercalation of fluoride ions leads to a change of electronic properties, and can induce novel magnetic phenomena or superconductivity. The development of catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction is further connected to the chemistry of oxyfluoride compounds. In addition, we target the development of materials for solid state batteries, considering their sustainability and suitability for circular economy. Methods used in the group comprise solid state and wet-chemical synthesis routes, thin film deposition as well as topochemical low-temperature routes, combined with structural, electrochemical and magnetic characterization and compositional analysis. Research Method and Area: Experimental Chemistry, Material Science |
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Prof. Dr. Martin DresselDirector of the 1st Physics Institute, University of Stuttgarthomepage |
Optical, Electronic, and Magnetic Properties of Quantum Materials, Topological Material, Superconducting Electronics, and Advanced Materials, Biomaterials Solid state physics, correlated electron systems, molecular quantum materials, magnetically frustrated systems, quantum spin liquids, topological materials, Dirac and Weyl electrons, physics of low-dimensional solids, superconductivity, materials for quantum computers, superconducting electronics, electrodynamics of solids, infrared and THz optical measurements of solids, microwave spectroscopy, magneto-optics, ellipsometry, Research Method and Area: Experimental Physics |
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Prof. Dr. Kenichi EndoJunior professor at the University of Stuttgarthomepage |
Porous crystalline materials for catalysis Our research group is at the forefront of creating functional materials through the chemistry of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) and covalent organic frameworks (COFs) for catalytic applications. We specialize in the development of MOCOF, the fusion of MOF and COF chemistry, to realize materials with superior properties, as well as creating well-defined catalytic sites in MOFs/COFs/MOCOFs. Our expertise spans coordination chemistry, organic chemistry, and materials science, supported by an extensive range of analytical techniques. These skills empower us to thoroughly understand and design the synthetic processes, structures, and catalytic behaviors of porous crystalline materials. By leveraging our knowledge and methodologies, we strive to push the boundaries of materials science and chemistry. Research Method and Area: Experimental Chemistry, Material Science |
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Dr. Manish GargGroup Leader at Max Planck Institute for Solid State Researchhomepage |
Quantum Microscopy and Dynamics The focus of our research is to integrate the techniques of attosecond physics, scanning tunneling microscopy and ultrafast Raman spectroscopy to realize a four-dimensional space-time quantum microscope to capture electrons and atoms in action in molecules, two-dimensional materials and superconductors. The four-dimensional microscope is capable of probing matter at fundamental space-time quantum limits. We also pursue experiments on molecules present in the cavity of 'on-chip' nanodevices exploring different regimes of light-matter interaction. Research Method and Area: Experimental Chemistry, Physics |
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Prof. Dr. Anke KruegerChair of Organic Chemistry at University of Stuttgart, Faculty of Chemistry and Materials Sciencehomepage |
Synthesis, characterization and application of carbon nanomaterials and carbon-rich organic molecules Our work is dedicated to the synthesis, characterization and application of different carbon nanomaterials such as nanodiamond, diamond films and carbon onions as well as carbon-rich organic molecules for a broad range of applications. These applications include drug delivery, tissue engineering, quantum sensing and other quantum technologies, catalysis and energy storage in batteries and supercapacitors. Research Method and Area: Experimental Chemistry, Material Science |
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Prof. Dr. Dirk ManskeGroup Leader at the Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research (MPI-FKF)homepage |
Theory of Unconventional Superconductors / Non-equilibrium Higgs Spectroscopy of Superconductors The research in my group is mainly focused on non-equilibrium phenomena in Quantum Materials as well as on novel Josephson and Proximity effects using triplet superconductors. One major direction of our actual investigations are Higgs oscillations in superconductors under non-equilibrium conditions. Employing various non-equilibrium techniques we have predicted unique effects that provide novel insights into unconventional superconductors. We collaborate with many experimental groups in Stuttgart as well as in Toyko and Vancouver within the framwork on the Max Planck--UBC--UTokyo Center for Quantum Materials. With the prediction of novel and Josephson and Proximity effects in triplet junctions my group has opened a new field of research in condensed matter physics. Finally, I pioneered a new field 'Higgs spectroscopy' where collective modes of the superconducting order parameter classifies the ground state. A new field in the area of superconductivity. Experiments have confirmed our recent predictions. Research Method and Area: Theoretical Physics |
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Prof. Dr. Rainer NiewaInstitute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Stuttgarthomepage |
Inorganic Solid State Chemistry and Development of New Materials The work focuses on synthesis and detailed characterization of metal-rich compounds, preferentially containing nitrogen as a constituent. First emphasis is the design and development of preparative techniques as basis for synthesis of novel materials. Special attention is granted to structural characterization, electronic and magnetic properties as well as mechanical and chemical behavior. These data are inevitable for any detailed consideration of chemical bonding and potential applications. • Advanced solid state synthesis of functional materials including various high pressure techniques, solvothermal synthesis and crystal growth, high temperature synthesis • Solid state reaction pathways and crystal growth mechanisms • Magnetic and superconducting materials, ionic conductors Research Method and Area: Experimental Chemistry |
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Dr. Lorenzo TesiEmmy Noether Junior Group Leaderhomepage |
Molecular Spin Qubits in Two-Dimensions at THz Frequency Among the possible systems that exhibit quantum properties, molecular spin qubits (MSQs) are one of the most versatile platforms. At the heart of MSQs is the electronic spin, which can originate from unpaired electrons of organic centers, transition metals or lanthanides. The organic ligand surrounding the qubit can also be engineered to tune the electronic and spin properties. My group focuses on the deposition of MSQs on surfaces and investigation using spectroscopic techniques, in particular magnetic resonance. We also aim to extend the operating frequency range from X-band (9 GHz) to THz (> 100 GHz) using plasmonic metasurface magnetic resonators designed and fabricated by us. The group is therefore very multidisciplinary, at the interface of chemistry and physics, and young, having been established in January 2024 Research Method and Area: Experimental Chemistry, Material Science, Physics |
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Prof. Dr. Joris van SlagerenUniversity Professor, Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Stuttgarthomepage |
Advanced Spectroscopy for Quantum Technologies and Catalysis · Spectroscopy, especially electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy at conventional and high frequencies. We apply and develop a wide range of experimental methods.
· Molecular Quantum Science and Technologies, understanding, engineering and application of molecules in novel quantum architectures.
· Molecular Nanomagnets, understanding of electronic structure and magnetic properties of molecular systems with bistable magnetization of molecular origin.
· Catalysis, application of (THz and conventional) EPR methods in catalysis research, pushing toward in situ and operando investigations.
Research Method and Area: Experimental Chemistry, Material Science, Physics |