Staff

Projects:

• EU-PASSENGER (opens in new tab)
• EIC-CoCoMag (opens in new tab)

Lectures:

Materials Science for Renewable Energy Systems (since 2016)

Bio:

Dr Semih Ener's commitment to the advancement of magnetic materials for carbon natural society has been the driving force behind his career as a senior postdoctoral researcher. His current research efforts focus on the development of permanent magnets that minimize or eliminate the need for rare earth elements, underscoring his deep interest in the design of compositionally complex materials. This shows his ongoing commitment to exploring new aspects of magnetic materials, a field he's been passionate about throughout his academic career.

With over a decade of experience, Dr. Ener has honed his skills at the forefront of solid-state physics. His academic skills were first shaped at the Department of Physics at the Technical University of Munich, where he received his Ph.D. in 2012 with a specialization in lattice dynamics in ferromagnetic shape memory alloy systems, specifically Ni-Mn-Ga. His extensive background in the synthesis of ferromagnetic materials exhibiting first and second order phase transitions and his proficiency in the fabrication of hard magnetic materials through advanced characterization techniques mark him as a senior researcher of exceptional caliber.

Dr. Ener's work spans various aspects of magnetic materials, blending complex design concepts with their practical application. He's a prolific academic, authoring over 35 papers that delve into numerous areas of magnetic materials. Recognized for his expertise, he has delivered six keynote speeches at international and national events, focusing on materials for energy and sensor applications. Active in research since 2002, with increased involvement post-2016, his independent style, leadership, and engagement in the scientific community highlight his expertise in the field.

Selected Publications:

• Life Cycle Assessment of Rare Earth Elements-Free Permanent Magnet Alternatives: Sintered Ferrite and Mn-Al-C. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering

• Combined ab initio and experimental screening of phase stabilities in the Ce-Fe-Ti-X system (X = 3d and 4d metals) Physical Review Materials

• Formation of pure τ-phase in Mn-Al-C by fast annealing using spark plasma sintering Journal of Materials Science

• Twins – A weak link in the magnetic hardening of ThMn12-type permanent magnets Acta Materialia

• Consolidation of cobalt nanorods: a new route for rare-earth free nanostructured permanent magnets Acta Materialia