Starting in September 2025, Reinhard Maurer will be advancing this search as Professor of Computational Materials Discovery, using quantum mechanical simulation methods and artificial intelligence methods. Many crucial properties of functional materials are based on the interaction of the material with its environment at its interface. Reinhard Maurer researches structure, reactivity, and energy conversion processes at material surfaces and interfaces. His research focuses on the development and application of computer simulation methods and predictive models for materials and chemical reaction dynamics at interfaces. The novel models combine quantum mechanical simulations with machine learning methods to identify new functional materials for the energy transition as efficiently as possible. Using these methods, he and his team are researching new materials for energy conversion and storage.
