Advancing materials for Energy conversion,
Electronics and Medicine.

Advances in materials are one of the driving forces behind technological progress and an improved quality of life. Only by studying and understanding the origins of material properties can materials be selected and designed at the atomic level to meet specific requirements and enable new developments. This applies to a variety of applications; from new medical materials and emerging green technologies to innovative construction materials and microchips in our devices.

The Advanced Materials Department at the Jožef Stefan Institute investigates novel materials by understanding the mutual dependence of their structural, microstructural, and functional characteristics. Using modern technologies, we are able to synthesize materials with atomic- and microscale precision. We pursue the highest goals in materials science, focusing on new, efficient, and sustainable materials for the areas of Electronics, Energy and Medicine.