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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

11.04.26

New Publication: Equilibrium shape and surface termination of supported magnetite nanoparticles.

by Mohammad Haji Naghi Tehrani, .. , Gregor Vonbun-Feldbauer, et al. in Communications Chemistry (Springer Nature).

02.04.26

New Publication: Probing the influence of sulfur–aromatic interactions on the electronic structure of gas-phase peptides.

by Laura Pille, Carlos Ortiz Mahecha, et al. in Chemistry - a European journal (Wiley).

11.02.26

New Publication: Energy-Dependent Chemical Interface Damping Induced by 1-Decanethiol Self-Assembled Monolayer on Au(111).

by Maurice Pfeiffer, Gregor B. Vonbun-Feldbauer, Jacob B. Khurgin, et al. in The Journal of Physical Chemistry C (ACS).

16.12.25

New Publication: Defect Migration in Supercrystalline Nanocomposites.

by Dmitry Lapkin, Cong Yan, Emre Gürsoy, et al. in ACS Nano.

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.