Manuela Schiek

Dr. Manuela Schiek is a researcher at the Center for Surface and Nanoanalytics (ZONA) at Johannes Kepler University Linz, leading multiple funded projects including SLIME (Roadmap to Bionic Vision Sensors), META-FAB (Metasurface Fabrication), and Ultrafast Microscopy of Exciton Dynamics. Her work bridges materials science, optics, and sustainable electronics through advanced characterization of organic thin films and nanostructured surfaces.

Her research focuses on molecular control of optical and charge transport properties in organic semiconductors, with specialization in exciton dynamics of merocyanine and squaraine systems. Key contributions include development of natural dielectrics from tree resins, ultrafast characterization of chiral materials, and metrology standardization for thin-film analysis. This interdisciplinary work targets applications in bionic vision sensors and sustainable electronics.

Dr. Schiek's recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate consistent output in high-impact journals, with emphasis on structure-property relationships in organic semiconductors and precision measurement techniques. Her work shows increasing focus on chiral materials and sustainable alternatives to synthetic dielectrics.

Dr. Schiek has not been documented to have received scientific awards in the provided information.

As Principal Investigator for four major projects, she directs significant research funding from Austrian Science Fund (FWF) and Research Promotion Agency (FFG). Current projects include:

• SLIME: Roadmap to Bionic Vision Sensors (2024-2026)
• META-FAB: Metasurface Fabrication (2024-2027)
• Ultrafast Microscopy of Exciton Dynamics (2024-2027)
• SEAMBIOF: Seamless Bionic Interfacing (2020-2022)

While specific student counts aren't documented, her active grant portfolio suggests opportunities for graduate researchers in optical characterization and organic electronics.

The Center for Surface and Nanoanalytics provides advanced capabilities in ultrafast spectroscopy, circular dichroism, and nanoscale surface analysis. The lab maintains strong industry connections through metrology standardization work and participates in European collaboration networks focused on organic semiconductor development.