Małgorzata Sternik

Małgorzata Sternik is a Professor at the Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences (IFJ PAN). Her research focuses on ab initio calculations, structural and dynamical properties of crystals, crystal stability, phase transitions, and magnetic-nonmagnetic multilayers. Her work integrates computational methods with experimental data to study materials ranging from superconductors to nanoscale alloys.

Key areas of research include the electronic and vibrational properties of intermetallic compounds (e.g., Mo₃Sb₇), the thermodynamic stability of minerals under high-pressure conditions (e.g., wadsleyite II), and the phase behavior of magnetic materials like FePt nanoalloys. Her studies often bridge theory and experiment, employing density functional theory (DFT) and lattice dynamical simulations to explain phenomena such as superconductivity mechanisms and magnetostructural transitions.

Publications highlight contributions to understanding Fe-based superconductors (e.g., KFe₂As₂), heterostructure dynamics (Fe₃Si/GaAs), and the role of lattice vibrations in material stability. Collaborations with institutions worldwide underscore her international research network in condensed matter physics and materials science.