Peter Meisterjahn

Peter Meisterjahn serves as Professor of Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, and Surface Technology at South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences in Iserlohn since 1992, affiliated with the Department of Computer Science and Natural Sciences. His career spans industrial R&D at Daimler Chrysler Dormier GmbH (1987-1991) and academic research at Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf (1980-1987).

• 1976: Allgemeine Hochschulreife (German high school diploma)
• 1976-1983: Diplom-Chemiker from University of Cologne and Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, thesis on “Electrochemical Behavior of Zirconium”
• 1988: Dr. rer. nat. (PhD) from Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, dissertation “Redox Reactions at Passive Layers on Metals and Alloys”

His research centers on nanoscalable materials for surface engineering, emphasizing physical chemistry principles in nanotechnology. Key focus areas include photocatalytic thin films, metal oxide nanocomposites, and surface modification techniques for corrosion resistance. Current work investigates SnO2-TiO2 systems for energy and environmental applications, bridging fundamental surface science with industrial material solutions.

Publications from 2002-2005 reveal consistent specialization in semiconductor thin films, particularly doped SnO2 and TiO2 systems. Research trends show progression from basic material characterization (2002-2003) to advanced electro-photocatalytic applications (2004-2005), with strong emphasis on industrial process development like MOD (Metal-Organic Decomposition) and sol-gel techniques. Cross-cutting themes include optical/electrical property optimization and surface contamination effects on material performance.

Research is supported by German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) projects including “Photodetektion in Submikronstrukturen” (1987-1991) and “FKZ: 1707601” (2004) on zinc surface protection. Collaborative work with H. Stuhldreher, H. Paulus, and K.-H. Müller dominates recent publications, indicating stable research partnerships within German materials science networks.

Active in the Surface and Nanotechnology research group, Meisterjahn’s work integrates surface analysis laboratories with industrial-scale thin film deposition facilities. Current efforts focus on scaling nanoscale material solutions for practical surface engineering applications, particularly in corrosion-resistant coatings and photocatalytic environmental technologies.