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Dr. Alexis Baratoff is a Researcher in the Department of Physics at the University of Basel, affiliated with the Force Microscopy Lab and Meyer Group. His work focuses on Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM) and surface science, particularly investigating 2D materials, molecular systems, tribological phenomena, and quantum properties at the nanoscale. He collaborates on instrumental advancements in force microscopy and explores applications in ultra-high vacuum environments at cryogenic and room temperatures.
Research interests include nanoscale friction mechanisms, molecular manipulation, and the interplay between structure and function in materials. His contributions span atomic-scale imaging, energy dissipation studies, and molecular dynamics under controlled conditions. Key methodologies involve atomic force microscopy (AFM), Kelvin probe force microscopy (KPFM), and scanning tunneling microscopy (STM).
Recent studies involve polymeric chain dynamics, fullerene dimers, and surface functionalization mechanisms. Dr. Baratoff’s group is part of interdisciplinary efforts in fusion diagnostics, plasma surface interactions, and quantum device characterization.
He has advised multiple students and postdocs in experimental surface science, though specific student names are not listed here. His work is supported by collaborations with institutions like SISSA Trieste and ETH Zurich, focusing on advancing nanoscale measurement techniques and their applications in energy and materials science.
