IAM-AWP

has broad expertise in the

• development,
• structuring,
• characterization and
• characterization and property testing of materials as well as
• material-specific component qualification.

Using state-of-the-art experimental equipment, including thin-film and laser technology, transmission electron microscopy and chemical or physical analysis, the institute works on issues relating to metallic, non-metallic and composite materials. This includes aspects of surfaces and interfaces, multifunctional surface layers, special dispersion-reinforced steels and metallic alloys, polymer materials for fluidic systems, high-performance ceramics and metallic materials for components under high thermal, mechanical and/or radiation stress. The research topics range from applied materials physics to the implementation of materials science solutions in complex components and systems.
Within the Helmholtz Association, the research work is integrated into the research fields of energy and key technologies. The Institute makes important contributions to the R&D programs Nuclear Fusion, Nano- and Microsystems, Nuclear Safety Research as well as Renewable Energies and Rational Energy Conversion and Utilization.
In addition, there is close cooperation with institutes in the university sector. The head of the institute holds a chair in the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. Other employees of the institute are involved as lecturers in courses. Young scientists such as students, doctoral candidates and post-docs as well as visiting scientists are involved in key areas of research work.