Simon Evertz

Dr. Simon Evertz is a Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials, affiliated with the Department of Structure and Nano-/Micromechanics of Materials. His research focuses on advanced material synthesis, particularly in thin films and metastable materials, with an emphasis on understanding structure-property relationships.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Materials Engineering, RWTH Aachen University (2011-2016)
• Master of Science (MSc) in Materials Engineering, RWTH Aachen University (2011-2016)
• PhD in Materials Chemistry, RWTH Aachen University (2016-2020), advised by Professor Jochen M. Schneider
• Postdoctoral Researcher at RWTH Aachen University (2020-2021)

Research Interests: Dr. Evertz specializes in thin film materials, including metallic glasses and functional oxides. His work explores synthesis techniques like magnetron sputtering, mechanical and thermal properties, and computational modeling of material behavior. Key themes include tribological applications, defect engineering, and quantum mechanics-guided material design.

Publications: His recent work spans advancements in tribofilm design, phase formation in Fe-based oxides, and the mechanical properties of ZrCuAlx and Co-Ta-B alloys. These studies highlight innovations in thin film engineering and computational materials science.

Labs/Teams: Previously affiliated with the Thin Films & Nanostructured Materials research group at the Max Planck Institute, Dr. Evertz contributes to collaborative projects on advanced material systems.