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

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

25.10.2022
 

Together with the University of Augsburg and the University of Münster we aim to develop new devices.

10.01.2022
 

We aim to develop novel micromagnetic simulation tools for high performance computing.

10.01.2022
 

D. Suess & C. Abert joined an international project that successfully realized novel three-dimensional magnetic structures on the nanoscale and...