Axel Enders

Axel Enders is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His research focuses on self-assembly of nanostructures, nanomagnetism, and advanced scanning tunneling microscopy and X-ray circular dichroism techniques.

• Research Themes
  • Self-assembly of dipolar molecules on metal surfaces
  • Magnetic properties of nanoscale clusters and films
  • Surface state engineering for molecular interactions
  • Multiferroic nanoscale templates
• Key Collaborations
  • Regular partnerships with Jan Honolka, Ralph Skomski, and Peter A. Dowben across multiple institutions
  • Interdisciplinary work with Alexander Sinitskii (materials synthesis) and Klaus Kern (nanoscience)
• Technical Expertise
  • Specializes in scanning tunneling microscopy for surface analysis
  • Utilizes X-ray circular dichroism for magnetic characterization
  • Develops buffer-layer assisted growth methods for nanoclusters