Alexander Böker

Prof. Dr. Alexander Böker is a Professor and Chair of Polymer Materials and Polymer Technologies at the University of Potsdam, serving as Editor-in-Chief of the journal Polymers. His research spans advanced polymer systems with primary affiliations at the University of Potsdam and DWI–Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials, alongside historical ties to Charité University Hospital Berlin.

His research focuses on polymer self-assembly mechanisms, including block copolymer/nanoparticle organization, Pickering emulsions, and protein-polymer hybrid systems. Key contributions involve multi-functional patchy microparticles, antibacterial nanomaterials via crystallization-driven assembly, and topographical control in confined polymer films, bridging fundamental polymer physics with biomedical applications.

Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate accelerating trends in precision nanostructure engineering, particularly regioselective microparticle functionalization, antibacterial nanomaterial design, and solvothermal patterning of block copolymer thin films for advanced material applications.

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Labs and Teams

Prof. Böker leads the Chair of Polymer Materials and Polymer Technologies at the University of Potsdam with collaborative networks spanning the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, RWTH Aachen University, and international institutions as evidenced by co-author networks including Clemens Liedel and Elena Besley.