Matthias Scheffler

Dr. Matthias Scheffler is the Distinguished Visiting Professor of Computational Materials Science and Engineering and the Director of the Theory Department at the Fritz Haber Institute in Berlin, Germany, since July 1988. His research focuses on electronic structure calculations, magnetic properties, and surface science. He leads the Surface Crystallographic Database initiative, collaborating with institutions like NIST and UC Berkeley.

Research interests include ab-initio modeling of atomic structure, electron scattering at surfaces, and chemisorption theory. His work bridges computational methods with experimental observations in materials science.

Publications highlight studies on peptide structures, van der Waals interactions, doped oxides magnetism, and semiconductor quantum wells. Collaborations involve interdisciplinary projects on surface thermodynamics and materials modeling.

His team maintains the Surface Crystallographic Database, integrating graphics interfaces and global research partnerships. Notable contributions include foundational work on ab-initio thermodynamics and statistical mechanics of surfaces.