Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics

Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics

The Institute has substantial experimental and theoretical research programs that are focussed on novel materials with useful functionalities. Of particular interest are spintronic materials and devices, neuromorphic devices and systems, nano-photonics, topological metals and insulators. The Institute is involved in numerous collaborative research projects with academic and industry partners from Germany and around the world (including Europe, North America, and Asia). 
New building for the Institute

New building for the Institute

The Max Planck Society invests around 70 million euros to construct a new building to expand the institute. Laboratories for the production and research of novel nanostructures for applications in data technology and energy storage are built. Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, the city of Halle and the state of Saxony-Anhalt support the project, which is due to be completed in 2025.
Image movie of the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics

Image movie of the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics

The Max Planck Institute for Microstructure Physics is one of about 80 institutes of the Max Planck Society. This film gives a small insight into the current developments and diverse activities of the institute.
Directors

Directors

Stuart Parkin and Xinliang Feng
International Max Planck Research School for Science & Technology of Nano-Systems

International Max Planck Research School for Science & Technology of Nano-Systems

IMPRS-STNS is a dynamic school that tailors the teaching to each doctoral student individually. In addition to their research projects, IMPRS-STNS graduates are given the opportunity to take part in a complementary training programme.
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News

The International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP) has awarded the 2025 C10 Early Career ...

New publication in Nature Materials, an international team of researchers has developed ...

IMPRS PhD student Simon Arnold will begin a three-month research exchange in March to establish and ...

Events

Girls'Day - Mädchen-Zukunftstag

Apr 3, 2025 08:30 AM - 12:45 PM (Local Time Germany)
Max-Planck-Institut für Mikrostrukturphysik, Weinberg 2, 06120 Halle (Saale)

IMPRS meeting

Apr 16, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM (Local Time Germany)
Max-Planck-Institut für Mikrostrukturphysik, Weinberg 2, 06120 Halle (Saale), Room: Lecture Hall / Lounge

2D Materials In Action: Energy Technologies

Jun 16, 2025 - Jun 17, 2025
Dresden

Max Planck Research Groups / Minerva Fast Track Groups

Spin-Orbital Electronics
Minerva Fast Track Group
Quantum Chiral Nanocarbons
Minerva Fast Track Group
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