Claudia Felser

Claudia Felser is a Professor and Director at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids, focusing on the design and multifunctional properties of Heusler compounds. Her work bridges computational materials science and experimental synthesis to create materials with tailored electronic, magnetic, and thermoelectric characteristics.

• Heusler compounds (over 1000 known members)
• Applications: thermoelectrics, topological insulators, magnetocaloric materials
• Approach: periodic table-based "Lego box" design and inverse design

Recent publications highlight her exploration of electronic band structures and multifunctional properties in these materials. Her research has implications for sustainable energy technologies and quantum computing.

The Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids in Dresden, Germany, serves as the hub for her interdisciplinary work, combining theory with experimental validation to discover new Heusler materials.