Our research

Physics explores how the world works - in experiments and in theoretical descriptions.

The research activities at the institute contribute to a wide range of challenges relevant to society, especially in the areas of energy, sustainability, environment, climate, digitalization and health. It does so in an interdisciplinary interaction with other institutes and faculties at the university, as well as in cooperation with regional, national and international partners.

Main research areas

Atmosphere and Climate Physics

Understanding our climate

Astro- and Solar Physics

Sun, planets and other stars

Theoretical Particle Physics

Question about the most fundamental building blocks of nature

Theoretical Solid State Physics

Light and matter in the nanoworld

Optics of Nano and Quantum Materials

(Structured) Light, Sound and Matter

Nanooptics

Light for the nanoworld

Surface Science

Surface processes on a molecular and atomic scale

Didactics

See - Understand - Learn - Pass on knowledge

Information on scientific achievements

Research Portal of the University of Graz

The Research Portal of the University of Graz offers insight into the wide range of research activities. In addition to personal profiles of researchers, the platform provides basic information about research achievements of the University of Graz.

Cooperation in research and teaching

NAWI Graz ©Uni Graz

NAWI Graz is a comprehensive cooperation between the University of Graz and Graz University of Technology in the natural sciences.

  • 4700 BA/MA students
  • 625 doctoral students in DocSchools Uni Graz/TU Graz
  • 1300 + researchers/teachers
  • 36 institutes TU Graz/Uni Graz

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