Felix Lüpke

Dr. Felix Lüpke serves as Group Leader of the Layered Quantum Systems research group at Forschungszentrum Jülich's Peter Grünberg Institute (PGI-3: Quantum Nanoscience). His research focuses on engineering exotic quantum states through van der Waals heterostructures using proximity and moiré effects, with particular emphasis on ultraclean fabrication techniques essential for advanced scanning probe microscopy characterization.

His research portfolio spans several cutting-edge areas in quantum materials science:

• Atomic-scale physics of layered materials
• Topological superconductivity and quantum spin Hall states
• Moiré lattice engineering in twisted 2D materials
• Proximity effects in heterostructure systems
• Development of functionalized scanning probes

Lüpke's group has pioneered the 'dry-transfer flip method' for in-situ preparation of air-sensitive heterostructures while maintaining atomically clean surfaces. Their work explores how controlled lattice mismatches can create novel electronic properties, with applications in quantum computing through engineered topological superconductors hosting Majorana states.

His research excellence has been recognized through prestigious awards:

• Emmy Noether Programme funding from the German Research Foundation (DFG)
• Support from DFG Priority Programme 2244 for superconducting proximity effects research

Lüpke leads a multidisciplinary research team developing innovative approaches to characterize and manipulate quantum states in 2D materials. His group's work bridges fundamental quantum physics with potential applications in next-generation quantum technologies, particularly through the engineering of topological superconducting phases and flat electronic bands in moiré systems.