Hidden Dimensions
The research and control of very small or very thin structures in the nano- and micrometer regime is our goal. These tiny structures determine the properties of materials and bio-systems.
A deeper understanding is the key to many innovations, such as "intelligent" biomaterials. Also on the energy production of the future, the avoidance of CO2 emissions and the development of vaccines, e.g. Malaria is being researched here.
The research and control of very small or very thin structures in the nano- and micrometer regime is our goal. These tiny structures determine the properties of materials and bio-systems.
A deeper understanding is the key to many innovations, such as "intelligent" biomaterials. Also on the energy production of the future, the avoidance of CO2 emissions and the development of vaccines, e.g. Malaria is being researched here.
The institute is managed collegially and combines chemical synthesis and biomimetic material development with physical characterization and theoretical modeling.
Markus Antonietti - Colloid Chemistry
Kerstin Blank - Max Planck Research Group: Mechano(bio)chemistry
Peter Seeberger - Biomolecular Systems
Peter Fratzl - Biomaterials
Reinhard Lipowsky - Theory & Bio-Systems (from left to right)
Markus Antonietti - Colloid Chemistry
Kerstin Blank - Max Planck Research Group: Mechano(bio)chemistry
Peter Seeberger - Biomolecular Systems
Peter Fratzl - Biomaterials
Reinhard Lipowsky - Theory & Bio-Systems (from left to right)
Vision and Mission
We want to combine scientific excellence with exceptional commitment in the supervision and support of young researchers. Our mission is to build a bridge from molecules to multi-scale materials and bio-systems, while providing the best possible support for young researchers.
We want to combine scientific excellence with exceptional commitment in the supervision and support of young researchers. Our mission is to build a bridge from molecules to multi-scale materials and bio-systems, while providing the best possible support for young researchers.
Potsdam Science Park: WE LIVE SCIENCE.
Here, top international research and the training of young scientists in institutes of the largest German research associations and the University of Potsdam are combined with research-related business in start-up projects and in small and medium-sized enterprises to form a high-performance location.
Here, top international research and the training of young scientists in institutes of the largest German research associations and the University of Potsdam are combined with research-related business in start-up projects and in small and medium-sized enterprises to form a high-performance location.
100 years of Women’s Day
Women's Day has been held annually since 1921 and thus celebrates its 100th birthday this year. To mark this anniversary and in keeping with the theme, the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces presents its 11 international female research group leaders.
Women's Day has been held annually since 1921 and thus celebrates its 100th birthday this year. To mark this anniversary and in keeping with the theme, the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces presents its 11 international female research group leaders.
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IMPRS on Multiscale Bio-Systems
The IMPRS on Multiscale Bio-Systems is a graduate program at the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, which is located in Potsdam Science Park. Young talented doctoral students can work on a challenging research project and develop their scientific communication and management skills. The school addresses the fundamental levels of bio-systems as provided by macromolecules in aqueous solutions, molecular recognition between these building blocks, free energy transduction by molecular machines as well as structure formation and transport in cells and tissues.