Markus Strobl

Prof. Markus Strobl is a Professor at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) within the Laboratory for Neutron Scattering and Imaging, part of the Center for Neutron and Muon Sciences. His research focuses on advanced neutron-based characterization techniques, including neutron imaging, diffraction, and tomography, applied to materials science challenges in additive manufacturing, battery technology, and corrosion analysis. He leads efforts in developing novel experimental setups for in-situ studies of material behavior under extreme conditions.

Key research areas include:

• Neutron dark-field imaging for nanostructure analysis
• Crystallographic texture manipulation in metals via additive manufacturing
• Operando studies of electrochemical systems (batteries, fuel cells)
• Characterization of microstructural evolution in laser powder bed fusion materials

Recent work highlights the application of neutron techniques to study phase evolution in graphite electrodes, hydrogen transport in Ni-MH batteries, and corrosion mechanisms in concrete-reinforced steel. His group has pioneered advancements in neutron imaging instrumentation, including the FALCON diffractometer add-on and event-mode data acquisition systems.

Scientific recognition includes the Energy Technology Division Graduate Student Award (2024). His lab actively collaborates on international projects like the HighNESS neutron source development at the European Spallation Source (ESS).