Mathias Michael Klaui

Mathias Michael Klaui is a Professor at the Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz and an Adjunct Professor at the Center for Quantum Spintronics, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He has held leadership roles including Director of the Graduate School of Excellence: Materials Science in Mainz (MAINZ) since 2012 and Founding Director of the Gutenberg Council for Young Researchers (2014-2017).

• Education
  • Diploma in Physics (with distinction/Springorum Medal), RWTH Aachen (2001)
  • PhD in Physics, University of Cambridge (2003)
  • Habilitation, Universität Konstanz (2008)

His research focuses on spin structures in confined geometries, spin transfer torque, and magnetoresistance effects, extending to multiferroic materials and graphene. He investigates electronic properties of complex thin films like Heusler compounds and superconductors, funded by EU, Swiss, German, and industrial grants.

Recent publications highlight trends in skyrmion dynamics, spin-orbit torque manipulation, and antiferromagnetic spin transport, often involving van der Waals materials and orbital angular momentum. His work bridges fundamental physics and applied spintronic devices like MRAM and magnon polaritons.

• Scientific Awards
  • Fellow of the IEEE (2022)
  • Fellow of the American Physical Society (2020)
  • Member of the European Academy of Sciences (2020)
  • Fellow of the Institute of Physics (2014)
  • Nicholas Kurti Prize (2011)
  • Physics Prize of the Göttingen Academy of Sciences (2003)

He has secured significant grants including an ERC Starting Grant (2008) and DAAD Fellowship (2003). His group includes researchers like Fabian Kammerbauer and José Omar Ledesma-Martin, with active recruitment for PhD candidates and internships.