Thomas Herrmannsdörfer

Dr. Thomas Herrmannsdörfer is the Head of Department at the High Magnetic Field Laboratory Dresden (HLD), part of the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR). He leads interdisciplinary research in magnetic materials, superconductivity, and quantum phenomena under extreme conditions. His career includes roles as Deputy Project Manager (2003), Head of the High Field Laboratory Project Group (2004), and election to the HZDR Scientific and Technical Council (2012–2027). He has held academic leadership roles, including membership on the Board of Trustees of the Physics Journal (2014–2018).

His research focuses on experimental techniques such as SQUID magnetometry, AC susceptometry, and cryogenic engineering. Key areas include magnetic domain evolution in pyrochlore oxides, quantum spin liquids, and applications in neurology (e.g., magnetic field stimulation of motor neurons) and astrophysics (protostellar jet simulations).

Notable achievements include the 1999 Walter Schottky Prize for Solid State Physics and the 2021 HZDR Recognition Award. His work spans over 30 years, with contributions to superconductivity in doped semiconductors, nuclear magnetism, and advanced materials characterization.

Publications highlight discoveries in magnetic phase transitions, superconducting coexistence, and laboratory astrophysics. Collaborations bridge physics with biology, medicine, and engineering, reflecting his commitment to interdisciplinary science.