Thom Palstra

Thom Palstra is a Full Professor in the Physics of Interfaces and Nanomaterials department, specializing in condensed matter physics, multiferroic materials, and spin physics. His research focuses on domain walls in ferroelectric systems, magnetic ordering in chiral materials, and superconductivity in two-dimensional systems. Notable contributions include studies on BiFeO₃ domain wall conductivity (2025), heteroepitaxial tuning of spinel structures (2024), and the discovery of an orbital Fulde-Ferrell-Larkin-Ovchinnikov state in an Ising superconductor (2023).

Collaborations span international institutions, with recent work emphasizing skyrmion lattice dynamics, noncentrosymmetric crystal growth, and biomass combustion challenges. His publications reflect interdisciplinary expertise in materials science, spanning from nanotechnology to environmental applications.

Research trends highlight advancements in thin film magnetism, topological magnetic phenomena, and hybrid organic-inorganic systems. Despite no listed awards or grants, his work is highly cited (24130 citations, h-index 72), underscoring its impact across physics and materials communities.