Tobias Dickbreder

Tobias Dickbreder is a Researcher in the Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, specializing in atomic-scale surface characterization of minerals. His work integrates scanning probe microscopy, temperature programmed desorption, and computational modeling to investigate water-mineral interactions critical for atmospheric ice nucleation and weathering processes.

His educational qualifications include:

• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
• Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Doctorate (Dr.)

Dickbreder's research spans Physical Chemistry, Earth Sciences, and Materials Science with emphasis on mineral surface reactivity. Key focus areas include water adsorption/desorption thermodynamics on feldspar and calcite, ice nucleation mechanisms on atmospheric dust particles, and nanoscale surface reconstruction phenomena. His experimental approach combines ultrahigh vacuum techniques with environmental interfaces to simulate atmospheric conditions.

Analysis of his publication record reveals consistent investigation of K-feldspar microcline (001) surfaces since 2021, evolving from fundamental surface characterization (2021-2023) to atmospheric implications (2024-2025). Recent work demonstrates how atomic-scale water organization governs ice nucleation efficiency, with direct relevance to climate modeling. His development of unDrift software addresses critical instrumentation challenges in nanoscale imaging.

No scientific awards were documented in the provided information.

While student advising and grant details remain unreported, Dickbreder's collaborative publications indicate active mentorship within his research team. His 2025 presentation activity demonstrates knowledge dissemination through international conferences focused on mineral-water interface science.

He operates within Angelika Kühnle's research ecosystem, collaborating closely with Florian Schneider, Lea Klausfering, and Ralf Bechstein on feldspar surface projects. The team utilizes advanced scanning probe facilities to resolve atomic structures of mineral interfaces under controlled humidity conditions, with recent expansion into calcite surface studies.