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Molecules to Materials

Our research bridges molecular design and materials science, developing metal–organic precursors and thin film processes for advanced technological applications, supported by our team, infrastructure, and collaborative network.

Establishment of the ALD and MOCVD Competence Center

Over the past two years, Professor Devi has been driving the establishment and expansion of the ALD and MOCVD Competence Center at IFW Dresden as part of her research efforts. The aim of this initiative is to enable large-scale processing of advanced functional materials at the atomic level for future nanotechnologies. The emerging competence center is increasingly becoming a prominent national and international resource for researchers and industry partners.

Link: Strengthening Scientific Excellence Through Collaboration

PhD-Hattrick: A Triple Success in Doctoral Research

Jean-Pierre Jürgen Glauber, Jorit Obenlüneschloß, and Florian Preischel have successfully defended their PhD theses and have been awarded their doctoral degrees. This remarkable achievement highlights their dedication, perseverance, and scientific contributions over the course of their doctoral research. 

Link: PhD-Hattrick at IMC: Three Doctorates, Three Research Fields, One Shared Passion for Materials Chemistry

Anjana Devi appointed as a new director at IFW Dresden

Prof. Dr. Dr. (h.c.) Anjana Devi has taken over as the new Director of the Institute for Materials Chemistry (IMC) at the Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research (IFW) Dresden since January 1, 2024. At the same time, she is appointed as the Chair of Materials Chemistry in the Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry at the Technical University of Dresden. 

Link: Anjana Devi appointed as a new director at IFW Dresden

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Research

Our group focuses on the development of metal-organic complexes suitable as precursors for the fabrication of thin film materials via chemical vapor deposition (CVD), atomic layer deposition (ALD) and chemical solution deposition (CSD). 

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Team

Our team brings together expertise at all levels, from the group leader to postdocs, PhD students, scholarship recipients, and visiting researchers.

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Infrastructure

Discover the research infrastructure available to our group, enabling innovative experiments, advanced analyses, and collaborative work across disciplines.

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List of Publications

Explore our research through featured highlights, a comprehensive list of current and past publications, and a record of invited talks that reflect our ongoing contributions to the field.

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Contact Information

We welcome your questions and ideas—reach out to connect with our team and learn more about our work.  
For inquiries, collaborations, or additional information, please use the contact details provided below.

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Director

Prof. Dr. Anjana Devi 
Phone: +49 (0) 351 4659 333 
E-mail: a.devi@ifw-dresden.de

 

Postal Address

Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden
Helmholtzstr. 20
01069 Dresden
Germany

 

Office

Brit Präßler-Wüstling
Phone: +49 (0) 351 4659 217
E-mail: b.praessler@ifw-dresden.de
E-mail: office-imc@ifw-dresden.de

 

 

 

Katja Peschel
Phone: +49 (0) 351 4659 304
E-mail: k.peschel@ifw-dresden.de
E-mail: office-imc@ifw-dresden.de