Exploring dynamic matter with coherent X-rays
We study the structure and dynamics of complex materials and biological systems using advanced coherent X-ray scattering, ultrafast experiments, and data-driven analysis across multiple time and length scales at leading facilities including DESY, European XFEL, ESRF and beyond.
Here are few examples of our research topcis:
- Sow dynamics in protein condensates
- Ultrafast dynamics in magnetic materials with complex chiral spin structures
- Ultrafast dynamics of high intensity laser excited solids
- Big data analytics in X-ray science
- AI-based workflows for optimization/automatization
About our Group
Combining advanced X-ray scattering and data science
We are an interdisciplinary research group dedicated to understanding the structure and dynamics of complex materials and biological systems using advanced X-ray scattering techniques. By combining cutting-edge experiments and data science, we investigate how matter evolves from ultrafast femtosecond processes to slow collective dynamics.
We use state-of-the-art coherent X-ray methods to study structural correlations, non-equilibrium phenomena, and dynamic processes that are inaccessible using conventional techniques.
Our experiments are conducted at some of the world’s leading X-ray research facilities, including: DESY (Germany), European XFEL (Germany), ESRF (France), FERMI (Italy), SACLA (Japan), and LCLS (USA).
We welcome motivated students, doctoral researchers, and collaborators interested in X-ray science, ultrafast phenomena, data-driven research, and advanced scattering methods. Discover our research, publications, facilities, and opportunities to become part of our scientific community.
Our Research Profile
Discover the expertise, facilities, and research areas that define our scientific profile
Our research combines coherent X-ray scattering, ultrafast spectroscopy, and data-driven science to investigate how complex materials and biological systems evolve across multiple time and length scales. We study non-equilibrium dynamics in soft matter, proteins, magnetic materials, and extreme states of matter using synchrotron and free-electron laser facilities. A central focus of our work is the development of next-generation experimental methods, including low-dose XPCS, autonomous AI-driven beamline experiments, and advanced analysis approaches for large-scale photon science.
By connecting advanced experimental techniques with autonomous workflows, artificial intelligence, and large-scale data analysis, we aim to reveal processes that were previously inaccessible. Our interdisciplinary approach brings together physics, materials science, biology, and computation to develop new methods and generate insights with relevance across fundamental and applied research.
From molecular motion to ultrafast transformations, we make complex dynamics visible.
Research Focus Areas
- Ultrafast Dynamics and Coherent X-ray Science
- Dynamics of Biological and Soft Matter Systems
- Autonomous Experiments and AI-Driven Beamline Science
- XFEL Studies of Ultra-Intense Laser–Matter Interaction
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Ultrafast surface dynamics in magnetic materials
Latest Publications
Our most recently published works
A pipeline for megahertz X-ray photon correlation spectroscopy on soft matter samples at the MID instrument of European XFEL
A pipeline for megahertz X-ray photon correlation spectroscopy on soft matter samples at the MID instrument of European XFEL
FAIR data – the photon and neutron communities move together towards open science
FAIR data – the photon and neutron communities move together towards open science
Ultrafast dynamics of chiral spin structures in synthetic antiferromagnets
Ultrafast dynamics of chiral spin structures in synthetic antiferromagnets
Contact us
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Postadresse
Universität Siegen
Department Physik
Naturwissenschftlich-Technische Fakultät
Universität Siegen
Walter-Flex Str. 3
57072 Siegen
Besucheradresse
Universität Siegen
Department Physik
Naturwissenschftlich-Technische Fakultät
Universität Siegen
Walter-Flex Str. 3
57072 Siegen
Weitere Informationen
Sharon Harvey
Sekretariat Festkörperphysik, AR-NL 306
Tel: +49 (0) 271 740 3760