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Friederike Schmid is a Professor (W3) of Theoretical Physics at the Institute of Physics, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU). Her research group focuses on statistical physics and soft matter theory, with affiliations including the Collaborative Research Center CRC-TRR 146 'Multiscale simulation methods for soft matter systems' where she serves as spokesperson.
Education includes a Habilitation (1997) and PhD (1991) from the University of Mainz under Kurt Binder, and a Diploma in Physics from Heidelberg University/LMU Munich (1989).
Research spans multiscale modeling, nonequilibrium phenomena, and biological physics. Key interests include:
- Polymer dynamics and self-assembly
- Lipid membranes and nanomaterial design
- Biological interfaces and phase transitions
- Advanced simulation methods for soft matter
Honors include:
- APS Fellow (2023)
- JGU Teaching Award (2021)
- DFG Gerhard Hess Award (1998)
- Heisenberg Fellowship (1998)
She leads the Schmid Group and coordinates major grants including DFG-funded projects. Editorial roles include Senior Editor for The Journal of Physical Chemistry and Divisional Associate Editor for Physical Review Letters.
Her laboratory conducts interdisciplinary research in soft matter theory, collaborating with experimental groups and maintaining computational infrastructure for large-scale simulations.
