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

A man wearing a blue shirt and dark jacket stands in a complex laboratory environment with advanced equipment, including metal components, cables and various control instruments.

Max Planck Research Group Leader Dr. Niels Schröter Appointed W3 Professor

May 16, 2025

Beginning in June 2025, Dr. Schröter will take up his new role at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg while partially continuing his research at the Max Planck Institute.

Collaboration with the Allen Institute begins with the debut of new nanophotonic neural probes

Collaboration with the Allen Institute begins with the debut of new nanophotonic neural probes

May 15, 2025

A publication in SPIE Neurophotonics demonstrated a foundry-fabricated dual-color nanophotonic neural probe developed in collaboration between the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics and the Allen Institute for Neural Dynamics.

Congratulations to Dr. Mostafa Marzouk on a successful PhD defense

Congratulations to Dr. Mostafa Marzouk on a successful PhD defense

May 14, 2025

As a PhD student in the NISE department, Mostafa worked on interface-induced ferromagnetism and superconductivity in 2D electron gases.

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Events

Scientific module: Top-down nanofabrication

May 20, 2025 02:30 PM (Local Time Germany) - May 21, 2025 06:00 PM
Max-Planck-Institut für Mikrostrukturphysik, Weinberg 2, 06120 Halle (Saale), Room: Lecture Hall Building B

Robust one-dimensional proximity superconductivity along graphene domain walls in the quantum Hall regime

Jun 4, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM (Local Time Germany)
Max-Planck-Institut für Mikrostrukturphysik, Weinberg 2, 06120 Halle (Saale), Room: Lecture Hall, B.1.11

From Concept to Conclusion: A Guide to Scientific Writing

Jun 23, 2025 10:00 AM (Local Time Germany) - Jun 24, 2025 04:00 PM
Max-Planck-Institut für Mikrostrukturphysik, Weinberg 2, 06120 Halle (Saale), Room: Lecture Hall, B.1.11

Frontiers of Racetrack Memory - Status and Prospects

Jul 8, 2025 08:00 AM (Local Time Germany) - Jul 10, 2025 04:00 PM
Harnack House, Conference Venue of the Max Planck Society

Presentations Skills for Junior Researchers

Jul 28, 2025 09:00 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
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