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Jörg F. Löffler is a Full Professor in the Department of Materials at ETH Zurich since July 2003, previously serving as an Assistant Professor from 2007. He has been the Chairman of the Department of Materials and is recognized for his substantial contributions in the field of metal physics and technology. He earned his B.Sc. and Ph.D. in Materials Science from Saarland University, Germany, with his doctoral work focusing on magnetism in nanostructured materials. He conducted postdoctoral research at the California Institute of Technology as an Alexander von Humboldt Fellow, specializing in bulk metallic glasses. Since joining ETH Zurich, he has concentrated on synthesizing and characterizing novel nanostructured amorphous materials, exploring their magnetic, structural, and thermophysical properties. His research interests extend towards the medical applications of metals, particularly in bioresorbable implants. Löffler has received multiple accolades, including the ETH Zurich Medal for Excellence in Ph.D. Dissertation and the MRS Fellow designation for his pioneering contributions to metallic materials design. He is an active member of various professional societies and serves on editorial boards and committees such as the evaluation panel for the European Research Council.
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