Core fields of research
Basic natural phenomena and mathematical thinking
Research areas
Nanoscience Center
Materials physics
Faculty
Faculty of Mathematics and Science
Research group description
Our research group focuses on the structural characterization of materials across multiple length scales, from the molecular to the macroscopic. We investigate the internal architecture of various materials using advanced imaging and scattering techniques, primarily based on X-rays and neutrons. We operate an open-access X-ray tomography laboratory for non-invasive, three-dimensional imaging of microstructures and use X-ray and neutron scattering to probe nanostructures. In parallel, we develop and refine these methods to enhance their accuracy and adapt them to diverse research needs. By uncovering the micro- and nanostructure of materials — such as wood-based materials and soils — and their interactions with factors like moisture, we help solve challenges in both scientific research and industrial applications.
Study with us?
The Multiscale Materials Characterization group hosts several thesis workers and trainees every year. A wide selection of topics is available, ranging from very experimental laboratory work to numerical and programming problems. If you are interested in doing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD thesis or a research training period in the group, please contact us.
X-ray tomography laboratory
The X-ray Tomography Laboratory at the Department of Physics includes four X-ray scanners for non-invasive three-dimensional imaging and analysis of the internal microstructure of a wide range of heterogeneous materials - also in different environmental conditions, or under mechanical loading!
Industrial and academic collaboration
The research group is active in both industrial and academic collaboration. Our unique facilities are open to external users, and we are keen to employ our over 20 years of experience in X-ray-based studies and image analysis to help solve your research problems.
Pi2 image analysis software
The Pi2 image analysis software nurtured by the group enables user-transparent automatic parallelization of image analysis tasks on high-performance computer clusters and workstations alike. The NRStitcher software for generating panoramic volumetric mosaic images in the terapixel scale is part of the Pi2 package.
