Prof. Dieter Weller

Profile

Academic positionLecturer, Assistant Professor, Researcher
Research fieldsExperimental Condensed Matter Physics
Keywordsself-organized magnetic array, magnetism, nanotechnology, surface magnetism, magnetic recording media

Current contact address

CountryUnited Kingdom
CityYork
InstitutionUniversity of York
InstituteDepartment of Physics

Host during sponsorship

Prof. Dr. Michael FarleFakultät für Physik, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Duisburg
Prof. Dr. Manfred AlbrechtLehrstuhl für Experimentalphysik IV, Universität Augsburg, Augsburg
Prof. Dr. Michael FarleFachgebiet Experimentalphysik, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Duisburg
Start of initial sponsorship01/04/2016

Programme(s)

2015Humboldt Research Award Programme

Nominator's project description

Dr. Weller is well known internationally for his outstanding research in magnetic data storage media and permanent magnets. He was among the first to introduce the concept of using colloidal nanoparticles as possible magnetic single bits in magnetic media and early on opening a pathway to larger storage densities. In Germany, he intends to bring his expertise to the synthesis and better understanding of a novel magnetic material called MAX phases. He also intends to work on magnetic materials useful for applications in magnetic cooling.