Dr. André Fielicke Successfully Habilitates at TU Berlin

The Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society congratulates Dr. André Fielicke on his successful habilitation in the field of Experimental Physics at TU Berlin.

The Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society is pleased to announce the successful habilitation of Dr. André Fielicke, a group leader in the Department of Molecular Physics. Dr. Fielicke has successfully defended his habilitation in the field of Experimental Physics at the Technical University of Berlin. This achievement not only underscores his scientific excellence but also his ability to independently teach at a university.

Significance of the Habilitation

The habilitation is one of the highest academic qualifications that can be obtained after a doctorate. It requires proof of independent research work and extensive teaching activities. Dr. Fielicke's research focuses on the development and application of spectroscopic methods for characterizing isolated molecules and clusters in the gas phase. These works are of great importance for catalysis and optical applications, particularly through the use of infrared free-electron lasers.

Scientific Publication

His habilitation thesis, published as a review article in the renowned journal "Chemical Society Reviews," is titled "Probing the binding and activation of small molecules by gas-phase transition metal clusters via IR spectroscopy." This work sheds light on the chemistry of transition metal clusters in the gas phase and represents a significant contribution to molecular physics.

Recognition and Teaching

Dr. Fielicke has been a valuable member of the Fritz Haber Institute for many years and leads the group "Spectroscopy and chemistry of metal clusters and cluster complexes." His teaching qualification was recognized by the Board of the Faculty II at TU Berlin on April 16, 2025. He delivered a lecture on "MOFs and COFs: (microporous) framework structures with flexible properties."

We warmly congratulate Dr. André Fielicke on this significant milestone and look forward to his further contributions to science and teaching. His habilitation is not only a personal success but also a testament to the excellent research at the Fritz Haber Institute.