Reinhold Wannemacher

Reinhold Wannemacher is a Senior Researcher at IMDEA Nanociencia since May 2009. His work focuses on nanooptics and nanoacoustics, with a strong emphasis on experimental studies using advanced spectroscopy and ultrasonic sensing techniques. He leads a research group that collaborates closely with multiple teams at IMDEA, including those of I. Rodriguez, F. Luo, J. Gierschner, J. Cabanillas, J. Sánchez, and N. Martin.

• Education:
  • Doctoral degree from University of Technology Darmstadt
  • Habilitation from Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität, Frankfurt

His research spans three main areas: (1) Photocatalytic and energy transfer properties of carbon-based nanomaterials (graphene, carbon dots) and organic/hybrid systems, (2) Amplified spontaneous emission and lasing in organic materials, and (3) Fluorescent/electrochemical sensors for nanoscale applications. Techniques include time-resolved spectroscopy at cryogenic temperatures (1.5 K), high-frequency ultrasonic waves (20-500 MHz), and friction manipulation via force microscopy.

Prior to IMDEA, he served as a Guest Professor for Nano-Optics at University of Technology Chemnitz and as a Faculty member at the University of Leipzig's Physics and Geosciences department. His scientific career has included research stays at The University of Georgia, IBM Almaden Research Laboratory, and Rijksuniversiteit Leiden.