Fields of work:

• Modification and functionalization of interfaces
• Surface spectroscopy (XPS)
• Wetting and interfacial tension of polymers
• Electrokinetics (charge formation processes at interfaces)
• Surface force measurements
• Spreading and adsorption dynamics of aqueous surface active agent solutions
• Gas adsorption and adsorption of liquids (analytics of micro and meso pores, specific surface, swelling of polymers)
• Dispersions and emulsions

In particular the following topics are currently under investigation:

• Fabrication of superhydrophobic surfaces
• Brønsted- and Lewis-acid-base properties of solid surfaces
• Adhesion mechanisms in technologically relevant systems (painting, coating, gluing, printing, composites, hybrid materials)
• Interfacial interactions in materials and processes of microelectronic industry
• Electrostatic charging of polymers, stability of charges and kinetics of discharging
• Interaction forces between polyelectrolyte brushes
• Structured polymer surfaces with adaptive properties
• Evaluation of topographical und morphological surface parameters at different length scales
• Asymmetrical Janus Particles and symmetrical “Core-Shell” Colloids