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Technical University Chemnitz
Chemnitz University of Technology (TU Chemnitz) is a leading public university located in Saxony, Germany, with a rich history dating back to 1836. Today, it is recognized for its cosmopolitan atmosphere, hosting around 10,000–11,600 students from over 90 countries and employing approximately 2,300 academic and administrative staff. The university is structured around eight faculties and is distinguished by three core research competencies: Materials and Smart Systems, Resource-Efficient Production and Lightweight Structures, and Humans and Technology. These interdisciplinary strengths make TU Chemnitz a driver of innovation and a hub for cutting-edge research,
Research Center for Materials, Architectures and Integration of Nanomembranes (MAIN)
The Research Center MAIN is dedicated to the exploration of the fundamental physical and chemical properties of flexible, nanostructured membranes—known as “nanomembranes”—as a novel class of materials. These ultra-thin structures, sometimes as thin as a single atomic layer yet spanning micrometer-scale areas, exhibit unique electronic, optoelectronic, and electrochemical properties combined with exceptional mechanical flexibility.
Nanomembranes serve as the foundation for a new generation of miniature components that can be bent, stretched, and shaped, making them highly adaptable for a wide range of applications. MAIN aims to unlock the full potential of these materials and translate research findings into groundbreaking innovations in materials science.
The ultimate goal is to drive technological advances that benefit society, enabling new solutions in areas such as mobile communication, medicine, and energy.
PEOPLE
Daniil Karnaushenko
Daniil Karnaushenko is the head of the MAIN Research Group Shapeable Electronics. His research primarily revolves around cutting-edge fields such as thin-film semiconductors, 3D magnetism and sensors, 3D microelectronics and flexible electronics which he has conducted starting in 2011 during his PhD and postdoc time at Leibniz IFW Dresden e.V. Since 2022 he has moved to the Research Center for Materials, Architectures, and Integration of Nanomembranes (MAIN) at TU Chemnitz as a Senior Research Scientist and the Group Leader for conducting his research on Shapeable Electronics. He has authored 72 peer-reviewed publications, with over 4,800 citations in this multi-disciplinary research field including the development of functional materials, the analysis and implementation of 3D architectures by self-assembly for a range of electronic components, and their integration into advanced systems.