Michel Bockstedte

Michel Bockstedte is a Senior Scientist at the Institute for Theoretical Physics at Johannes Kepler University Linz (JKU), affiliated with the Department of Many-Body Systems. His research focuses on theoretical physics with applications in quantum computing, semiconductor materials, and surface chemistry. He actively teaches courses such as Theoretical Quantum Mechanics II and Theoretical Quantum Chemistry, and supervises research projects in these areas.

• Education: Doctorate (Dr.) and Privatdozent (Priv.-Doz.) titles.
• Research Projects: Lead the FWF-funded project 'Point Defects in SiC: Coupling of Light, Spin, and Matter' (2021-2025).

Research Interests:
- Spin and photophysics of color centers in semiconductors (e.g., defects in SiC for quantum computing)
- Adsorption of molecules on metal oxide surfaces and nanostructures
- Electron-induced reactions at ice surfaces and catalytic mechanisms

Recent Work Highlights:
- Developed ab initio methods for modeling defect states in SiC
- Explored spin-orbit coupling and optical ionization of qubit candidates
- Investigated porphyrin adsorption dynamics and functionalization

Collaborations include partnerships with Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (funCOS research unit) and Ruhr-Universität Bochum.