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At Ferdinand-Braun-Institut (FBH) in Berlin, Markus Weyers has handed over the leadership of the Materials Technology Department to Steffen Breuer. Markus Weyers established the department and shaped it over many years since 1992. He will continue to support the transition, ensuring a smooth handover.
Lasers for space applications, power transistors for energy-efficient electronics, or components for quantum systems – all these developments originate in materials technology. This is where ultrathin semiconductor layer stacks with precisely defined properties are created. Using metal-organic vapor phase epitaxy (MOVPE), they are grown in a finely controlled manner and characterized through comprehensive material analysis. They form the basis for a wide range of electronic and optoelectronic devices which are developed both at Ferdinand-Braun-Institut and by external partners and customers for high-frequency electronics and for photonic applications across the spectrum from UV to infrared.
Under the long-standing leadership of Prof. Dr. Markus Weyers, the department has established itself as a high-performance center of expertise for MOVPE. His work has made a significant contribution to numerous scientific and technological developments at FBH and to the institute’s growth. He will initially continue to lead his projects, particularly those on vertically emitting laser chips (VCSELs), and will support his successor with advice and guidance.
Seamless transition and new impulses
With Dr. Steffen Breuer, an equally distinguished epitaxy expert now takes over leadership. Following professional positions, for example, at ANU Canberra in Australia, Fraunhofer IAF in Freiburg, and Fraunhofer HHI in Berlin, he focuses on continuity and innovation at FBH. “I look forward to continuing the department’s very successful work together with the outstanding team and to providing new impulses. Highly precise semiconductor materials form the foundation for many innovative high-tech systems – we aim to further expand our strengths and align them with future applications,” says Breuer.
The transition is taking place as planned and in close coordination, ensuring seamless continuity in research, development, and collaboration with partners. The department will consistently continue its work on innovative material systems for semiconductor research.
Dr. Steffen Breuer
Ferdinand-Braun-Institut gGmbH, Leibniz-Institut für Höchstfrequenztechnik
Gustav-Kirchhoff-Str. 4
12489 Berlin
Steffen.Breuer@FBH-Berlin.de
Prof. Dr. Markus Weyers (r.) hands over leadership to Dr. Steffen Breuer.
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Prof. Dr. Markus Weyers (r.) hands over leadership to Dr. Steffen Breuer.
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