Tomasz Story

Professor Tomasz Story is a leading physicist at the Institute of Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw, holding the title of Professor since 2005. He currently serves as Chairman of the Scientific Council of IP PAS (since 2023) and previously led the Semiconductor Physics Department for approximately two decades.

Education:

• PhD in Solid State Physics (1989)
• Habilitation (1998)
• Professor title (2005)
• PostDoc at Eindhoven University of Technology (1990-1991)
• Research at Grenoble High Magnetic Field Laboratory (1992)

His experimental research centers on semiconductor physics with emphasis on topological materials, spintronics, and thermoelectricity. He investigates electron magneto-transport, optical/magnetic properties, and photoemission of surface topological states, pioneering discoveries in carrier-induced ferromagnetism and topological crystalline insulators. His work bridges fundamental quantum phenomena with potential applications in quantum computing and energy conversion.

His highly cited publications (3120 total citations, H-index 27) reveal consistent leadership in topological quantum materials and magnetic semiconductors, with landmark papers in Nature Materials (2012), Science (2016), and Physical Review Letters (1986) establishing foundational concepts in the field.

Scientific Awards:

• Scientific award of the Secretary of Polish Academy of Sciences
• W. Rubinowicz Award of Polish Physical Society for IV-VI diluted magnetic semiconductor research

As Principal Investigator, he has secured multiple national/international grants for magnetic semiconductors, thermoelectric materials, and spintronics projects. He has supervised 6 PhD students and delivered 50+ invited lectures globally, demonstrating significant mentorship and scientific influence.

He leads the Semiconductor Physics Department within the MagTop International Research Centre, which specializes in advanced characterization of topological materials using magneto-transport, optical spectroscopy, and high-field magnetic facilities.