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At the Institute for Interface Physics and Engineering, we are dedicated to advancing the fundamental understanding and innovative development of materials through cutting-edge atomistic simulation and modeling. Our research focuses on the complex behavior of materials and their interfaces at the atomic scale, enabling us to predict and tailor properties essential for next-generation technologies.

By combining state-of-the-art computational methods with interdisciplinary expertise, we explore phenomena that govern material properties, performance, and functionality. Our work bridges fundamental physics and practical engineering challenges, fostering collaborations across academia and industry.

We invite you to explore our research, publications, and academic programs, and to join us in pushing the frontiers of materials science and interface engineering.

News

17.10.25

Open PhD positions within Cluster of Excellence BlueMat

We are looking for two highly qualified and motivated PhD candidates within the Cluster of Excellence BlueMat: Water-driven Materials. Both positions are dedicated to atomistic simulations of solid-liquid interfaces, but focusing on different materials, properties and applications. Check out the two job postings for the projects "Understanding fluid transport" and "Materials’ properties at solid-water interfaces" for more details and for applying until 12 November 2025.

24.09.25

Open PhD position at DASHH Graduate School

Are you looking for an exciting PhD position and are interested in battery materials, atomistic simulations, and machine learning? We are looking for a highly qualified and motivated candidate for the interdisciplinary DASHH Graduate School project "Machine-Learned Force Fields for Lithium Manganese Oxide Cathode Materials". Apply now by 31 October 2025 via the link.

22.05.25

BlueMat funded as Cluster of Excellence!

The new Cluster of Excellence BlueMat: Water-driven Materials has been approved for its first funding period by the DFG. The Institute for Interface Physics and Engineering will be heavily involved in this cluster and we are looking forward to this scientific adventure. Open PhD positions will be announced soon, stayed tuned. For more details please have a look at the press release via this Link.