Christos Likos

Univ.-Prof. Christos N. Likos is a world-leading researcher at the University of Vienna, holding the chair in Multiscale Computational Physics since 2010. Affiliated with the Faculty of Physics and directing the Computational and Soft Matter Physics group, he bridges scales from microscopic to macroscopic in soft matter systems.

• Education: Dipl.-Ing. in Electrical Engineering (NTUA Athens), M.Sc. & Ph.D. in Physics (Cornell University)
• Honors: Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (2013), University of Vienna Teaching Award (2025), Outstanding Referee Award (2009)

His research in Soft Condensed Matter focuses on polymers, colloids, and biomolecular systems through coarse-graining, density functional theory, and Monte Carlo simulations. Key collaborations include institutions in Rome, Heraklion, San Sebastian, and Princeton. His work reveals principles of self-organization, non-equilibrium phenomena, and responsive material design with applications in cosmetics, nanotechnology, and biophysics.

Recent publications highlight active matter, topological polymers, and electric field-responsive microgels. The group trains 18 current students (Ph.D., M.Sc., B.Sc.) and maintains partnerships with experimental teams across Europe. As Associate Editor of Soft Matter and member of Journal of Colloid and Interface Science Open editorial board, he shapes scientific discourse in his field.

Teaching excellence is a hallmark, with courses on Advanced Statistical Physics and Soft Matter Principles. His group website details ongoing projects, while lab facilities in Vienna's Kolingasse campus enable interdisciplinary research.