Franz Faupel

Prof. Franz Faupel is Chairholder of the Chair for Multicomponent Materials at the University of Kiel. His research focuses on advanced materials science, particularly in the areas of nanotechnology, functional polymers, and sensor development. Key interests include memristive systems, neuromorphic materials, and the design of thin films for energy and biomedical applications. Collaborations with institutions like the Chair for Functional Nanotechnology (Prof. Adelung) highlight his interdisciplinary approach.

His work integrates experimental and theoretical methods to address challenges in material synthesis, surface functionalization, and device fabrication. Notable projects include strain-invariant organic conductors, ultra-lightweight foam frameworks, and high-sensitivity magnetic field sensors. Research emphasizes practical applications in healthcare, environmental monitoring, and energy storage systems.

Prof. Faupel’s sensor innovations span gas detection (e.g., hydrogen sensors with humidity stability), photocatalytic nanocomposites, and delta-E effect-based magnetic field sensors achieving nanotesla resolution. His team explores novel deposition techniques like initiated chemical vapor deposition (iCVD) and gas aggregation cluster sources to tailor material properties at the nanoscale.

Advancing neuromorphic computing through silver nanoparticle networks and investigating memristive systems with long-term temporal correlations are central to his current research trajectory. His contributions bridge fundamental material science with engineering solutions for real-world challenges.