Material Physics Research Group – Department of Physics, Universitas Diponegoro
The Material Physics Research Group at the Department of Physics, Universitas Diponegoro, serves as a hub for scientific development and research focusing on the structure, properties, and applications of materials from a physics perspective. This group emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to address global challenges in the fields of functional materials, energy, electronics, and advanced technology by exploring both microscopic and macroscopic properties of materials.
The Material Physics Group consists of six core areas of expertise:
- Magnetic Physics, which studies the magnetic properties of materials and their applications in information technology, sensors, and data storage devices.
- Polariton Physics, which investigates the interaction between photons and excitons in semiconductor materials to support the development of optoelectronics and quantum technologies.
- Superconducting Physics, which focuses on the phenomenon of superconductivity and its potential applications in energy transmission, superconducting magnets, and lossless electronic systems.
- Nanophysics, which centers on the characterization and engineering of materials at the nanometer scale, with broad implications in biomedical, electronic, and renewable energy fields.
- Polymer Physics, which explores the structure and physical properties of polymers and their applications in lightweight, flexible, and multifunctional materials.
- Computational Material Physics, which develops and applies computational methods to model, simulate, and design high-performance materials.
Through theoretical, experimental, and computational approaches, the group aims to produce graduates who excel in material research and innovation. Collaboration with research institutions, industry, and innovation centers is a key strength, supporting the group’s contribution to advancing materials science and technology at both national and global levels.
The group is based in the Material Physics Laboratory.