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Prof. Dr. Samir Lounis is a University Professor in Theoretical Physics at the University of Halle-Wittenberg since 2025. Previously, he held similar positions at the University of Duisburg-Essen (2020-2025) and served as a Junior Professor at RWTH Aachen University (2015-2020). He leads the Functional nanoscale structure probe and simulation laboratory (Funsilab) at Forschungszentrum Jülich since 2011.
- PhD: RWTH Aachen University (2007)
- Magister: Mouloud Mammeri University & IPCMS-CNRS (2002)
- Diplôme d’Études Supérieures: Mouloud Mammeri University (1999)
His research lies at the intersection of spin-orbitronics, topological magnetism, and nanoscale quantum phenomena. Key interests include dynamical magnetic effects in low-dimensional systems, first-principles methods (DFT, time-dependent DFT, many-body perturbation theory), complex magnetism, and spin-transport phenomena. Recent work focuses on altermagnetism, magnetic hopfions, and topological orbital Hall effects in 2D heterostructures.
His 15 most recent publications highlight advances in Kagome lattice systems, pressure-tuned spin-splitting, machine learning for neutron scattering, and spin superconductivity coupling. These span condensed matter physics, quantum materials, and computational nanoscience.
Scientific awards include:
- ERC Consolidator Grant (2016)
- Friedrich Wilhelm Prize (RWTH Aachen, 2008)
- Borchers-Plakette (RWTH Aachen, 2007)
- ThyssenKrupp Electrical Steel Dissertation Prize (2008)
He has supervised 14 PhD students and 7 Master’s theses, many of which received institutional or society awards. His 92 invited talks and editorial role at Nature Physics Journal: Computational Materials reflect his prominence in theoretical solid-state physics.
