Marcel Rost

Marcel Rost is a Researcher at the Leiden Institute of Physics (LION), Leiden University, focusing on fundamental surface science and electrochemical processes at atomic scales. His work bridges thin film technology, electrocatalysis, and scanning probe microscopy (SPM) innovations.

• Developed high-speed EC-STM for real-time electrochemical imaging
• Explores platinum electrode degradation mechanisms in energy applications
• Pioneered Subsurface-AFM for nanoscale friction-based imaging

His research combines thermodynamic modeling, kinetic Monte Carlo simulations, and custom SPM systems to address unresolved questions in surface stress, island nucleation, and additive effects in copper electrodeposition. Collaborations with semiconductor industries and institutions like TU Wien and Forschungszentrum Juelich highlight his impact.

Scientific awards include the Vidi Subsidy (2009) and TOP Subsidy (2018). His lab's 15+ recent publications (2017–2024) cover topics such as platinum roughening, heterodyne force microscopy, and additive-driven deposition, with implications for catalysis, microelectronics, and material synthesis.