Matthias Bickermann

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Matthias Bickermann serves as a Professor at the Leibniz Institute for Crystal Growth (IKZ), leading research in crystal production for critical electronic and optical components including transistors, LEDs, lasers, and memory modules. His work bridges fundamental science with industrial applications through deep technological understanding and interdisciplinary collaboration.

His research focuses on semiconductor substrate development, particularly silicon carbide (SiC) and aluminum nitride (AlN) crystals for energy-efficient power systems and UV-light-emitting diodes. He emphasizes the integration of material science, process engineering, and commercial translation, driven by genuine curiosity and social scientific exchange. His methodology combines fundamental physics with practical engineering to optimize crystal growth technologies.

Bickermann has directly contributed to the industrial adoption of advanced semiconductor materials in electric vehicle drives and UV LED applications. He champions mentoring young scientists through respectful knowledge transfer and collaborative problem-solving, viewing applied research as both a technical and deeply human endeavor requiring creative openness across disciplines.