The research group Physics of Nanostructured Materials (group speaker Jani Kotakoski) is part of the research focus Complex Nanoscale Matter of the Faculty of Physics. The group studies the fundamental physics of novel materials under dimensional constraints as well as novel low-dimensional materials. This includes investigations of their formation, structural evolution and of the physics of their unique properties. Multiscale phenomena of metals, alloys and polymers with micro/nanocrystalline structures, as well as carbon nanostructures including graphene membranes are in the focus of research. The research group comprehensively tackles structure-property relationships, physical mechanisms of complex defect configurations and their interactions. Systems far from thermodynamic equilibrium including micro/nanocrystalline, disordered and glassy structures are investigated. The three research focuses of the group are Complex Systems and Hybrid Materials, Amorphous and Nanocrystalline Materials.

 News and Events

01.03.2024
 

On 1 March 2024 Kimmo Mustonen starts his position as senior scientist.

01.03.2024
 

After five years at PNM, postdoctoral researcher Dr. Jacob Madsen is leaving the PNM group.

11.01.2024
 

Novel opportunities in quantum technology and condensed matter physics opened by noble gas atoms confined between graphene layers.

Press releases

21.10.2019
 

The identification of new chemical bonds is crucial for the design of new material structures. A team led by Jani Kotakoski at the University of...

14.10.2019
 

Researchers from Aalto University and the University of Vienna have published the article "Graphene substrate improves the conductivity of carbon...

15.04.2019
 

The research group of Toma Susi is focused on understanding the effects of electron and ion irradiation on low-dimensional materials via closely...