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.

News

Dr. Atul Pandey sucessfully defended his thesis - congratulations!

Dr. Atul Pandey sucessfully defended his thesis - congratulations!

July 02, 2025

Atul worked on an “Opto-electrical approach to visualize magnetic nanostructures of chiral antiferromagnets”

Four people wear full protective suits and masks in a laboratory room with scientific equipment and shelves.

"This is way more interesting than school."

June 30, 2025

Pupils from Saaleschule Halle visited our Institute as part of their science project days.

Max Planck Institute is part of the new Cluster of Excellence with up to 64.5 million euros in funding

Max Planck Institute is part of the new Cluster of Excellence with up to 64.5 million euros in funding

May 23, 2025

The “Center for Chiral Electronics”, Excellence Cluster in Materials Science, is a joint initiative of the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure…

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Events

Presentations Skills for Junior Researchers

Jul 28, 2025 11:00 AM (Local Time Germany) - Jul 29, 2025 04:00 PM
Max-Planck-Institut für Mikrostrukturphysik, Weinberg 2, 06120 Halle (Saale), Room: Lecture Hall, B.1.11

IMPRS Retreat 2025

Sep 23, 2025 08:00 AM (Local Time Germany) - Sep 26, 2025 05:00 PM
Hrubá Skalá, Turnov (CZ)

2D Materials In Action: Energy Technologies

Oct 20, 2025 - Oct 21, 2025
Dresden

Joint Winter School on Magnetic Dynamics and Materials

Nov 12, 2025 09:00 AM (Local Time Germany) - Nov 14, 2025 06:00 PM
MPI Halle
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