Home tagpages PhD Defense Congratulations to Dr. Chris Körner for completing his PhD with highest grades! February 12, 2026 PhD Defense During his PhD, Chris explored optical methods to study magnetization dynamics. more A well-deserved honor: Dr. Lukas Fischer completes his PhD with summa cum laude January 26, 2026 PhD Defense Lukas’s PhD thesis shows that microwave signals can manipulate magnetic domain walls in ultra-thin materials. more Dr. Souvik Das concludes PhD journey with successful defense - congratulations! December 03, 2025 PhD Defense Souvik's thesis explores topological materials using STM and STS revealing robust quantum states with potential applications. more Congratulations on successful PhD defense to Dr. Ajesh Gopi! December 02, 2025 PhD Defense “Exploring complex magnetism in van der Waals materials has been a fascinating journey, revealing how subtle structural features can create entirely new magnetic states such as spin glasses and skyrmions.” more Highest grades in PhD defense for Dr. Guanmin Li September 29, 2025 PhD Defense Congratulations to Guanmin, our newest IMPRS alumnus! more Show more