Markus Aichhorn

Markus Aichhorn is an Associate Professor at TU Graz's Institute of Theoretical Physics - Computational Physics. His research focuses on computational material science, quantum many-body physics, and topological materials. He earned his PhD in 2005 with highest honors and held postdoc positions at the University of Würzburg and École Polytechnique. Notable grants include the FWF START Program (2014). Awards include the Erwin-Schrödinger Fellowship and Promotion sub auspiciis Praesidentis. His work emphasizes ab-initio methods and DFT+DMFT techniques for correlated materials, with contributions to understanding superconductors and topological insulators. Current projects include the FWF-funded TOPOMAT and VICOM initiatives. Teaching responsibilities include courses on theoretical physics and magnetism.

• Education: PhD Theoretical Physics (TU Graz, 2005), Postdoc (Würzburg, 2005-2007; École Polytechnique, 2008-2010)
• Research Highlights: Topological states of matter, correlated heterostructures, electronic phase transitions

Research output includes 65+ publications (h-index 25). Active in conference organization and peer review (e.g., Physical Review journals). Collaborates internationally on computational methods for novel materials design.