Institution Department, Institute for Materials Research (IMFAA)

The Institute for Materials Research (IMFAA) has been in existence at Aalen University of Applied Sciences since 2010 and is affiliated to the Surface and Materials Engineering degree programme. It operates under the joint Management of Professors Dagmar Goll, Gerhard Schneider, Volker Knoblauch and Dr. Timo Bernthaler. By joining forces, the researchers are pooling their research activities and skills under one roof. They use this synergy in their daily research work.

The Department, Institute for Materials Research Aalen (IMFAA) specializes in the production, characterization and examination of materials and components. The main focus of the research is on advanced materials and components that are relevant for resource-efficient mobility, renewable energies, additive manufacturing, machine learning and Industry 4.0. The research deals with current industrial questions and is therefore characterized by a high level of application proximity.

The team consists of scientists with an interdisciplinary background in the fields (of) materials science, Mechanical Engineering, physics, chemistry, mineralogy and computer science.

The IMFAA provides a platform for various research collaborations with industrial and academic partners. In addition, both Bachelor's and Master's students, doctoral candidates, doctoral students and post-docs have the opportunity to contribute to research on highly attractive topics.

Together with the explorhino Science Center, the IMFAA is committed to the promotion of junior researchers.

• The "Experience electromagnetism discovery tour" gives children exciting insights into the world of magnetism.
• BOGY internships, work placements, practicums allow pupils to take a look behind the scenes of research laboratories.
• Other workshops and projects on topics such as renewable energies, e-mobility, additive manufacturing and machine learning arouse curiosity and enthusiasm for the natural sciences.