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The IMPRS-EPPC Spring Block Course 2025 was a remarkable event that showcased the initiative and talent of our PhD students. Held at the historic Schloss Ringberg by Tegernsee, this course was a hub of learning and innovation. more

On April 3, 2025, the Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society once again opened its doors for Girls' Day, welcoming 30 girls aged 10 to 16 to explore the fascinating world of science. Divided into six groups, the participants visited various stations hosted by our dedicated scientists and technicians. more

Prof. Beatriz Roldán Cuenya, Head of the Interface Science Department at the Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society in Berlin (Germany), has received the 4^th ACES-Margarita Salas Award in Stockholm (Sweden) in the category of Physics, Mathematics and Engineering. more

The Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society is proud to announce that Dr. Niclas Müller, a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Physical Chemistry, has been awarded the Gerhard Ertl Young Investigator Award 2025. This esteemed accolade is presented by the Surface Science Division of the Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft (DPG) and recognizes a young researcher for their outstanding research in the field of surface science. more

We are thrilled to announce that the official presentation of the Leopoldina (German National Academy of Sciences) new membership certificates has taken place. This prestigious event marks a significant milestone for the Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society, with the admission into this prestigious academy of Prof. Dr. Beatriz Roldán Cuenya, the Managing Director of the FHI and Director of the Interface Science Department. more

Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society is proud to announce that Dr. Parrydeep Kaur Sachdeva has been awarded the esteemed Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship. Dr. Sachdeva, who began her postdoctoral research at the Fritz Haber Institute in February 2024, will continue working in the NOMAD Laboratory group of Prof. Dr. Matthias Scheffler at the Molecular Physics department. more

Researchers at the Fritz Haber Institute have developed the Automatic Process Explorer (APE), an approach that enhances our understanding of atomic and molecular processes. By dynamically refining simulations, APE has uncovered unexpected complexities in the oxidation of Palladium (Pd) surfaces, offering new insights into catalyst behavior. more