The Institute for Materials Research (IMF) is divided into three partial institutes that focus on different main research issues. The managing director is Prof. Dr. J. Hausselt.
IMF I: Applied Materials Physics
Prof. Dr. O. Kraft (acting)
- Metal Structural Materials
- Metal and Ceramic Functional Materials
- Optical Materials
- Materials Composites
- Surfaces and Boundary Surfaces
- Reactor Safety Research
- Thin-film Technology
- Laser Processing of Materials
- Materials Characterization
IMF II: Materials and Biomechanics
Prof. Dr. O. Kraft
- Development of Testing Methods for Mechanical Properties
- Micromechanical Modeling of the Materials Behavior
- Numerical Simulation of Components
- Probabilistics and Lifetime Prognosis
- Damage Analyses
- Component Optimization
- Biomechanics
IMF III: Materials Processing Technology
Prof. Dr. J. Haußelt
- Materials in Microsystems Engineering
- Powder Synthesis and Nanomaterials
- Injection Molding Technology for Microcomponents
- Corrosion of Metal Materials
- Blanket and Divertor Development for Nuclear Fusion
- Reactor Safety Research