Ingo Lieberwirth

Dr. Ingo Lieberwirth serves as Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, heading the Electron Microscopy Core Facility since 2006. His work bridges advanced microscopy techniques with polymer and nanomaterial sciences.

His academic background includes:

• Physics studies at TU Dortmund University
• Doctorate from Eindhoven University of Technology focused on polymer crystallization

Research centers on correlative microscopy—integrating light and electron microscopy for nanoscale molecular identification in biological systems—and precision polymer crystallization, where controlled defect placement enables tailored material properties. Key applications include nanoparticle-cell interaction analysis and protein-surface visualization, addressing fundamental challenges in soft-material characterization.

Recent publications (2016-2019) reveal a consistent focus on overcoming beam-sensitivity limitations in polymeric and biological specimens while advancing quantitative nanoparticle analysis. This work establishes critical methodologies for correlating fluorescence data with ultrastructural details.

No scientific awards were documented in the source material.

Current responsibilities include overseeing all electron microscopy services at MPI-P, with no advising or grant details provided.

The Electron Microscopy Group specializes in multimodal imaging of diverse materials—from inorganic nanoparticles to biological complexes—using low-dose SEM/TEM protocols, cryogenic techniques, and correlative workflows to minimize artifacts in beam-sensitive samples.