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 through experiments, simulations and theoretical models and focuses on both fundamental research and applications. We aim to exploit the material properties for real life applications like magnetic sensors and neutron diffraction gratings.

Our work covers a wide range of topics, 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, check the projects we are involved with, and take a look at our list of publications. We also actively engage with society through outreach activities.

If you want to work with us, don't forget to check out our open positions!

News

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 the Institute Jozef Stefan, Ljubljana, Slovenia. The principal investigator in Vienna is...

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.