Peter Kratzer

Prof. Dr. Peter Kratzer leads a research group at the Faculty of Physics, University of Duisburg-Essen. His work focuses on computational materials physics using first-principified electronic structure theory and statistical physics.

• Current research projects include ab initio simulations of electronic excitation/relaxation (Project B02) and unified theoretical descriptions of electron relaxation (Project B07).
• He contributes to international collaborations like the 2D-Mature Graduate School, optimizing fabrication methods for transition metal chalcogenides and heterostructures.

Research Interests
His group investigates ultrafast electron dynamics in low-dimensional systems, defect physics in 2D materials, and quantum transport phenomena. They develop methods combining time-dependent DFT with Ehrenfest dynamics and Landauer-Büttiker transport theory.

Publication Trends
Recent works (2024-2017) emphasize electronic excitation in surfaces, defect engineering in Janus materials, and substrate screening effects on 2D optical properties. Methodologically, they integrate quantum mechanical calculations with experimental validation.

Teaching Activities
Offers include Advanced Quantum Mechanics, Thermoelectric Systems, and Density Functional Theory Seminars for graduate students.

Contact Information
Office: Room MG 371, University of Duisburg-Essen (Lotharstraße 1, 47048 Duisburg, Germany)
Phone: +49 203 3793313
Email: peter.kratzer@uni-duisburg-essen.de