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Research

Main Research

Our group is working theoretically and computer supported on the following subjects:

• magnetism in metals, semiconductors, and insulators
• non-collinear magnetic structures
• spin relaxation
• atomistic magnetization dynamics of nanostructures
• tunneling magneto-resistance and tunneling electro-resistance
• nanowires and nanocontacts
• scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) and scanning tunneling spectroscopy (STS)
• molecular electronics
• oxide interfaces
• multiferroic materials
• thermoelectric heterostructures
• topological insulators
• spin-orbit coupling effects in electron spectroscopy
• Berry-phase-related phenomena
• anomalous Hall effect and spin-Hall effect
• anomalous Nernst effect and spin-Nernst effect

Basic Principles

These studies base upon the following theories/methods:

• density functional theory (DFT)
• multiple scattering theory (Korringa-Kohn-Rostoker methods)
• method of Green's function
• theory of magnetism
• electronic transport theories
• relativistic scattering and transport theory

• Fermi Surfaces of Metallic Elements    

Scientific Networks

• Collaborative Research Centre/Transregio (CRC/TRR) 227: Ultrafast Spin Dynamics    
• Innovative Training Network (MSCA-ITN) – Spin-orbit materials, emergent phenomena and related technology training (SPEAR)
  (projects IRP9 and IRP10)    
• Research Network Nanostructured Materials

Scientific Networks (completed)

• Priority Programme (SPP) 1666: Topological Insulators: Materials - Fundamental Properties - Devices    
• Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) 762: Functionality of oxide interfaces
• Priority Programme (SPP) 1538: Spin Caloric Transport    
• Priority Programme (SPP) 1386: Nanostructured thermoelectrics: Theory, model systems, and controlled synthesis    

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