Thomas Franosch

Prof. Dr. Thomas Franosch is a Full Professor of Theoretical Physics at the Universität Innsbruck, Department of Theoretical Physics. His research focuses on transport phenomena in complex systems, including crowded and disordered media, active matter, non-equilibrium systems, and the glass transition. He leads the Bio and Nano Physics research group and has held academic positions at institutions such as Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg and Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München.

His career includes a PhD from TU München (1996) and postdoctoral research at Harvard University (1998-2000). He has contributed extensively to understanding dynamics in confined colloidal systems, mode-coupling theories for glass transitions, and active particle dynamics. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with applications in soft matter and biophysics.

Research interests emphasize time-dependent nonlinear response, anomalous transport, and the interplay between geometry and dynamics in confined environments. Recent publications explore light-induced caging effects in colloids, Anderson localization in fluctuating media, and stochastic dynamics of active particles.

Publications span over two decades, with a focus on theoretical models explaining complex fluid behavior. Notable contributions include studies on confined hard-sphere fluids, Lorentz gas models, and active matter systems. His work frequently employs advanced simulation techniques and mode-coupling theory to analyze non-equilibrium phenomena.