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Institute of Physics of Materials,
Czech Academy of Sciences
Design of materials from computer simulations, advanced electron microscopy and testing to real-world applications.
Žižkova 513/22, 616 00 Brno
E-mail: secretar@ipm.cz
Company Type
Public research institute with < 150 employees
Target Markets
Basic research, R&D of novel materials: metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, nanomaterials
What We Do
- Theoretical and experimenal design of novel materials with exceptional properties
- Advanced electron microscopy (4xSEM, 2xTEM)
- Scanning probe analysis (SPM) and correlative probe – electron microscopy (CPEM)
- Computational design and exploration of structure-property relations of new materials (DFT, MD, Monte Carlo, phase field models)
- Development of scientific instruments for testing physical properties of materials.
About this Member
Founded in 1955, the institute stands as a bridge between fundamental science and real-world applications, partnering with industry leaders to tackle the most complex engineering challenges through diverse materials science expertise. Its mission drives the exploration of materials behavior by decoding microscopic structures – from advanced metals and composites to semiconductors and nanomaterials – and establishing precise correlations with macroscopic properties that define performance. Through an integrated approach combining sophisticated computer simulations, precision manufacturing, and state-of-the-art electron microscopy, IPM delivers a comprehensive end-to-end capability spanning materials design, development, and application across industries ranging from electronics and semiconductors to aerospace and energy systems.
