sputter facility for thin film deposition


Welcome to IFW Dresden

We explore the physics and chemistry of new materials. Our aim is to generate new fundamental knowledge and innovations. New materials are necessary to store information in a better way and to transmit it faster, to filter waves of specific frequency, to shield magnetic fields, to convert heat into electricity or to store energy. These processes take place at the level of molecules, atoms and electrons and are determined by the laws of quantum physics. At IFW Dresden, we investigate these physical laws and develop materials with better or completely new functions.

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21.03.2024

Our Girls'Day program 2024 is online

25 April is Girls'Day. We show the diversity of careers in a research institute.

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05.03.2024

Toolkit for innovative magnetic materials: The MaMMoS project

Innovative open-source simulation software platform to accelerate design of ‘greener’ magnets

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Ein junger Mann und eine junge Frau in weißen Kitteln und Schutzbrillen vor einem orange-pinken Hintergrund, der chemische, schematische Verbindungen zeigt.

13.02.2024

Launch of EIFFEL European Doctoral Training Network

EIFFEL is on a mission to shape the future of organic photovoltaics and electronics by cultivating the talents of 10 outstanding Doctoral Candidates.

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IFW Institutes

Institute for Solid State Research

Prof. Dr. Bernd Büchner

Material-oriented experimental solid state physics with a special focus on quantum materials and nanoscale substances.

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Institute for Metallic Materials

Prof. Dr. Kornelius Nielsch

Thermoelectric, magnetic and superconducting materials, functional thin films, metal physics

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Institute for Theoretical Solid State Physics

Prof. Dr. Jeroen van den Brink

Theoretical aspects of condensed matter physics and materials science.

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Institute for Materials Chemistry

Prof. Dr. Anjana Devi

The IMC does research on chemistry of functional materials with focus on nanoscale and 2D materials, structural analysis and alloy design and processing.

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Institute for Emerging Electronic Technologies

Prof. Dr. Yana Vaynzof

Emerging semiconductor materials, integration into novel optoelectronic devices, sustainable photovoltaic devices

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Information for you

Research

Five IFW institutes combine their experience in our research program. Are you looking for latest publications or searching for a certain topic or group? Here you find further information.   

Research at IFW

Offers for visitors

We offer guided labtours for registered visitors in small groups. Our target group are high schoool students keen on physic, chemistry and engineering.  

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Career & Training

You want to work at the IFW Dresden? Here you can find our current job offers, vocational trainings and the PhD positions.

Job offers

People

About 500 people work at IFW. You want to know whom to adress? Here you find a list of contact persons.

Contact persons