Dr. Christina Scheu

Professor

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Biography

Christina Scheu is an expert in nanoanalytics and interfaces, leading a group at the Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials. With a background in physics and materials science, she has a strong focus on transmission electron microscopy, electron energy loss spectroscopy, and three-dimensional electron and atom probe tomography. Her research also explores defects at interfaces, grain boundaries, and surfaces, particularly in the context of renewable energy materials and material stability. Scheu has held prestigious roles after obtaining her PhD from the University of Stuttgart, including a Minerva Fellowship at the Technion and various leadership positions across renowned institutions in Germany and Austria, culminating in her current professorship at RWTH Aachen. Her academic contributions extend to over a thousand publications, reflecting her significant impact in the field of materials science and engineering.

Research Interests

Experience

Group Leader

— Present

Max Planck Institute Metals Research • Stuttgart, Germany

Led research group focusing on materials science.

Institute Head

— Present

Materials Testing Institute (MPA) • Stuttgart, Germany

Oversaw the institute's focus on materials testing and analysis.

Full Professor

— Present

Ludwig Maximilian University • Munich, Germany

Served as a full professor in the Department of Chemistry.

Full Professor and Independent Research Group Leader

— Present

RWTH Aachen • Aachen, Germany

Leading research group on nanoanalytics and interfaces.