Functional materials are materials that possess particular native properties and functions of their own which includes magnetism, ferroelectricity, piezoelectricity, and storage functions. Our group investigates these materials through experiments, simulations and theoretical models and focuses on both fundamental research and applications. We aim to exploit the material properties for real life applications like magnetic sensors and neutron diffraction gratings.

Our work covers a wide range of topics, from microscopic symmetry properties of crystals to the improvement of industrial magnetic sensors for speed measurements in automotive applications. Learn about our interests in the research section, check the projects we are involved with, and take a look at our list of publications. We also actively engage with society through outreach activities.

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News

04.04.2018
 

Jürgen Klepp comments on a new and more flexible neutron interferometer design relying on the moiré effect in APS - Physics.

01.03.2018
 

On March 1, Dieter Suess was appointed associate professor for functional materials at the University of Vienna.

12.01.2018
 

Our recent paper on front line dynamics of ferroelastic domain walls has been selected as editors suggestion on Physical Review Materials.

Wilfried Schranz
05.12.2017
 

Our new paper on heat assisted recording has been selected as featured article by the Journal of applied physics.

Olivia Muthsam
30.11.2017
 

Our recent paper on contactless displacement sensors has been selected as featured article by AIP Advances.

Roman Windl
02.11.2017
 

Our paper on 3D printing of polymer bounded magnets is one of the most read papers in APL 2017.

Christian Huber