Markus Becherer

Prof. Markus Becherer holds the professorship of 'Chip-based Magnetic Sensor Technology' at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), within the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology. His research focuses on magnetic components for spin-based signal processing, with emphasis on ferro/ferrimagnetic materials, nanoscale structuring, and applications in digital/analog/neuromorphic systems. He leads ZEITlab, TUM’s central electronics and IT laboratory, and previously served as acting head of the Chair of Nanoelectronics.

Education: Vocational training at Sick AG, followed by electrical engineering studies at TUM. PhD (2011) and habilitation (2017) from TUM. Awards include the Kurt Fischer Prize (2011) and multiple scholarships from Bavarian Research Foundation, SICK AG, and the German Academic Scholarship Foundation.

Research interests span spintronics, magnetic sensor technology, and nanomagnetic systems. Key innovations include FIB-irradiation techniques for skyrmion control, 3D nanomagnetic integration, and spin-wave-based computing. Recent work explores energy-efficient logic systems and magnonic devices.

• Key Achievements: Pioneered spin-wave optics in YIG, demonstrated machine-learning-designed magnonic lenses, and advanced skyrmion-based circuitry.
• Labs/Teams: Leads ZEITlab and collaborates on 3D nanomagnetic logic systems.