David Hunger

David Hunger is a Post-Doctoral Researcher at the Institute of Smart Sensors, University of Stuttgart, working within the van Slageren Group since 2025. His research focuses on molecular magnetism and quantum materials, with a specialization in single-molecule magnets and spin dynamics.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Chemistry from the University of Stuttgart (2019-2025)
• Master of Chemistry from the University of Stuttgart (2016-2018), with thesis on "EPR Investigations in the Strong Coupling Regime"
• Bachelor of Chemistry from the University of Stuttgart (2013-2016), with thesis on "Magnetic and spectroscopic investigations of tetrahedrally coordinated transition metal complexes"

Hunger's research centers on the electronic structure and magnetic properties of transition metal complexes, particularly cobalt(II), iron(II), and dysprosium(III) systems. He employs electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy, magnetic susceptibility measurements, and quantum chemical calculations to investigate spin-phonon coupling, magnetic anisotropy, and quantum coherence in molecular systems. His work bridges fundamental quantum physics with materials design for next-generation quantum technologies.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2021-2025) reveals three dominant research thrusts: (1) radical-bridged dinuclear complexes for enhanced magnetic coupling, (2) fluorine-functionalized ligands to control spin crossover behavior, and (3) cobalt-based single-molecule magnets with tailored relaxation dynamics. His publications span high-impact journals including Nature Communications, ACS Central Science, and Inorganic Chemistry, demonstrating consistent contributions to molecular quantum magnetism.

As a core member of the van Slageren Group at the Institute of Smart Sensors, Hunger contributes to experimental efforts in quantum memory development and molecular spin ensemble characterization. His laboratory work focuses on synthesizing coordination compounds and measuring their magnetic and spectroscopic properties at cryogenic temperatures.