Functional materials are materials that possess particular native properties and functions of their own which includes magnetism, ferroelectricity, piezoelectricity, and storage functions. Our group investigates these materials by means of experiments, simulations and theoretical models and focuses on both fundamental research as well as applications. We aim to exploit the material properties for real life applications like magnetic sensors and neutron diffraction gratings.

Research: From microscopic symmetry properties of crystals to the improvement of industrial magnetic sensors for speed measurements in automotive applications. Learn about our interests in the research section and have a look at our list of publications.

Open positions: Interested in working in our group? Have a look at our open positions for Bachelor, Master, or PhD students.

News

01.08.2023
 

New open code published: magnum.np

Our open-source finite difference code magnum.np has just been published in Scientific Reports

13.04.2023
 

We have a new joint project on neutron experiments at pico scale together with TU Wien, INRiM and Institut Laue Langevin.

30.03.2023
 

Prof. Hari Srikanth from the University of South Florida will give a talk on spin transport at our Faculty on Tue. May 9.

22.12.2022
 

We have a new bilateral project with Alenka Mertelj from Institute Jozef Stefan, Ljubljana, Slovenia. PI in Vienna is Martin Fally.

25.10.2022
 

We aim to develop novel nanodiamond diffraction gratings for neutron optics

25.10.2022
 

New paper on "In-situ alignment of 3D printed anisotropic hard magnets" published in Scientific Reports