Peter Jakob

Peter Jakob is a Professor of Experimental Physics at the Department of Physics, Philipps University of Marburg, where he has held a permanent faculty position since 2002. Previously, he served as a Lecturer at TU München (1998-2002) following extensive research roles there since 1985, including postdoctoral work at AT&T Bell Laboratories (1990-1992) and the Max-Planck-Institut für Quantenoptik (1989-1990).

Education:

• Habilitation (Dr. rer. nat. habil.) in Experimental Physics, TU München (1998)
• Doctoral degree (Dr. rer. nat.) in Physics, TU München (1989)
• Diploma in Physics, TU München (1985)

His research centers on vibrational spectroscopy of surfaces and interfaces, with deep expertise in surface chemistry and kinetics of surface processes. Jakob employs advanced techniques like time-resolved FTIR to investigate organic molecular beam deposition and dynamic interactions at metal-organic interfaces. His work bridges fundamental surface science with applications in nanomaterials and catalysis, emphasizing molecular-level understanding of adsorption and reaction mechanisms.

Analysis of his 30-year publication record reveals a consistent focus on surface dynamics, evolving from foundational studies of CO on Ru(001) in the 1990s to contemporary investigations of graphene-metal interfaces. His recent work increasingly integrates ultrafast spectroscopy and theoretical modeling to probe charge transfer timescales and electronic structures in complex systems.

Scientific Recognition:

• DFG Fellowship for Time resolved FTIR investigations of kinetic processes at surfaces (1990-1992)

Jakob has held significant administrative responsibilities including Vice Dean of the Physics Department (2015-2018) and Chair of the Examination Board (2007-2012) at Philipps University. His research has been consistently supported by institutional and collaborative grants focused on surface dynamics, though specific grant details beyond the DFG fellowship are not documented in the source material.