Jürgen P. Rabe

Prof. Dr. Jürgen P. Rabe is a prominent academic with affiliations at the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces (External Scientific Member and Researcher since 2024) and Humboldt University Berlin (Senior Researcher in Physics since 2024, previously Full Professor from 1994–2024). His research focuses on materials science, polymer science, and nanotechnology, with expertise in supramolecular assemblies, surface physics, and biointerfaces. He holds a PhD (1984, Technical University Munich) and Habilitation (1993, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz).

• Education:
  • PhD (Dr. rer. nat.) in Physics, Technical University Munich (1984)
  • Habilitation, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (1993)
  • Diploma in Physics (Dipl. Phys.), RWTH Aachen (1981)

His research interests emphasize the design of 2D materials, self-assembly processes, and applications in biointerfaces and energy systems. Notable contributions include developing graphene-based nanomaterials, supramolecular nanostructures, and multivalent virus inhibition systems. He leads or co-leads major initiatives like the Integrated Research Institute for the Sciences (IRIS Adlershof) and the Berlin Center for the Science of Materials (CSMB).

Recent articles highlight advancements in 2D polycyclodextrins, phosphorus-doped WS2 flakes, and topological phonon dynamics. His work bridges fundamental physics and applied materials science, with over 495 publications and an h-index of 91 (Google Scholar).

• Awards & Roles:
  • Scientific Member of the Max Planck Society (since 2005)
  • Founding Member of CSMB (2022)
  • Executive Board roles in clusters like 'Matters of Activity' and 'Image Knowledge Design'

He advises on interdisciplinary labs (e.g., IRIS Adlershof) and collaborates globally. His labs specialize in advanced microscopy, nanomaterial synthesis, and biophysical interfaces.