معرفی
Prof. Dr. Sebastian Polarz is a Professor at the Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Leibniz University Hannover, within the Faculty of Natural Sciences. He leads the Inorganic Molecular and Materials Chemistry group and serves on the executive board of the institute, contributing to curriculum and admissions committees.
His research focuses on nanomaterials, semiconductor materials, and energy-related applications. Key projects include hierarchical nanomaterials for anti-biofilm applications, functional interfacial additives in hybrid perovskites, and porous supercrystals for solar cells. He has secured funding from prestigious sources like the ERC and DFG, notably receiving an ERC Starting Grant in 2014 for research on inorganic surfactants.
Publications highlight advancements in perovskite microcrystals, magnetic surfactants, and stimuli-responsive materials. His work bridges chemistry, physics, and engineering, with implications for energy technology, environmental remediation, and biomedical applications. Collaborations with institutions like the Particle Analysis Center (SFB) further underscore his interdisciplinary approach.
Scientific awards include the ERC Starting Grant (2014). His grants encompass topics like carbon capture, defect engineering in semiconductors, and functional gradient materials. Research labs and teams under his leadership explore cutting-edge areas such as adaptive colloids and photocatalytic systems.
