Doris Vollmer

Doris Vollmer is an Associate Professor in the Physics Department at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. She leads a research group focusing on robust easy-to-clean surfaces and their applications in addressing climate challenges, such as enhancing solar energy efficiency and reducing building cooling needs. Her work integrates experimental techniques (e.g., confocal microscopy, spectroscopy) with theoretical models to study surface properties.

• Educations:
• Bachelor's/Master's in Physics: University of Bielefeld, ETH Zurich, University of Utrecht
• PhD in Physical Chemistry: University of Basel
• Habilitation: University of Mainz (2000)
• Affiliations:
• Marie Curie Fellowship at University of Edinburgh (2001–2002)
• Group Leader since 2003 under Prof. Hans-Jürgen Butt
• Coordinator of the LubISS ITN (Lubricant Impregnated Slippery Surfaces Network)

Research Highlights: Her group develops self-cleaning coatings to reduce energy consumption in solar panels and buildings, leveraging interdisciplinary methods. Recent studies include anti-foaming surfaces, frost-resistant materials, and CO₂ capture membranes.

Awards: Marie Curie Fellowship (2001–2002).

Grants & Labs: Leads the LubISS Innovative Training Network and collaborates with industry on surface engineering. Her lab emphasizes experimental and computational approaches to surface science.