Jürgen Henk

Jürgen Henk serves as a Privatdozent and Principal Investigator at the Department of Physics, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, leading Project B04 within the German Research Foundation-funded Collaborative Research Center TRR 227 (Ultrafast Spin Dynamics). His work forms part of the International Research Training Group focused on ultrafast spin systems and correlated matter.

His research centers on Condensed Matter Physics with specialized expertise in Magnetism and Ultrafast Spin Dynamics. Employing advanced computational modeling, Dr. Henk investigates fundamental magnetic processes at femtosecond timescales, particularly examining spin-orbit interactions and non-equilibrium magnetization dynamics in correlated materials. This work directly supports TRR227's mission to pioneer spin-based technologies for next-generation computing.

As a Principal Investigator, Dr. Henk directs research activities within the Mertig Group, supervising doctoral candidates in the iRTG program and collaborating across institutions including Freie Universität Berlin. His current involvement in the 2022-2025 funding period and active participation in TRR227 workshops confirm ongoing grant management and academic leadership in ultrafast magnetism research.