Lars Diekhöner

Lars Diekhöner is an Associate Professor in the Department of Materials and Production at Aalborg University (Denmark), affiliated with The Faculty of Engineering and Science. His research focuses on surface physics, materials science, and nanotechnology, with emphasis on molecular adsorption, nanostructured materials, and quantum phenomena at surfaces. He holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Southern Denmark (2000) and completed a postdoc at the Max-Planck-Institut für Festkörperforschung (2001–2004).

• Education: PhD in Physics, University of Southern Denmark (2000)
• External Positions: Postdoc, Max-Planck-Institut für Festkörperforschung (2001–2004)

His research interests include nanoscale carrier confinement in graphene, magnetic molecules on surfaces, and environmentally friendly coatings. Recent work explores Moiré superstructures for molecular patterning and terahertz spectroscopy for carrier dynamics analysis. He leads projects like Q-MAT (Magnetic molecules on surfaces) and METALcoat (Eco-friendly coating alternatives).

Publications span over 20 years, with contributions to Physical Review B, Scientific Reports, and Advanced Materials Interfaces. His work often bridges surface science with applications in electronics, energy, and biomedical engineering.

• Grants/Projects:
  • Q-MAT: Magnetic molecules on surfaces (2020–2025)
  • METALcoat: Eco-friendly coating (2020–2022)
• Lab/Teams: Nanostructured Materials Group at Aalborg University's Nano-Science Center.