Manuel Gruber

Jun. Prof. Dr. Manuel Gruber is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Physics, University of Duisburg-Essen, leading the Scanning Probe Microscopy group. He is affiliated with the Collaborative Research Centre 1242, focusing on non-equilibrium dynamics at the nanoscale using terahertz scanning tunneling microscopy (THz-STM).

His research explores quantum properties of individual nanoobjects adsorbed on surfaces, particularly spin-crossover molecules, orbital moments, and ultrafast dynamics. His recent publications highlight advancements in spin-state switching, thermal activation mechanisms, and THz-pulse-driven STM instrumentation.

Dr. Gruber was awarded the Gaede Prize (2023) by the German Physical Society for his work on spin-crossover molecules. His group collaborates with institutions like the Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research and Christian-Albrecht University of Kiel, maintaining a multidisciplinary approach to surface science and quantum nanoscale phenomena.