Yufeng Xu
MSc Student

Hello! I’m Yufeng, a master student at TU Munich majoring in Chemistry.  I joined the group in February 2025 as a research intern, where my research focuses on modeling of high-entropy materials, aiming to uncover structure-property relationships that enhance ionic conductivity, with the goal of advancing materials for energy applications. I am passionate about bridging theoretical insights with experimental innovation to address key challenges in materials science. Education background: B. Sc Chemistry (University of Vienna, 2024)

Levon Satzger
MSc Student

I am a Master’s student currently investigating the performance of machine learning interatomic potentials (MLIPs) compared to density functional theory (DFT) for studying the properties of solid-state ionic conductors. My research aims to leverage the strengths of machine learning methods to characterize high-entropy alloys, providing deeper insight into their local structural and transport properties. Additionally, I am exploring the transferability of MLIPs across different materials to enable time-efficient and accurate materials analysis.
Educational background: B.Sc. Physics (LMU Munich, 2024)
Hobbies: Weightlifting, motorsports, cooking

Ellen Williams
Visiting Researcher

I’m a master’s student from the University of Bath, UK. My research is focused on comparing the accuracy of using different exchange-correlation functionals for predicting the dynamic properties of solid-state ionic conductors. I am also comparing ab initio molecular dynamics with machine-learning molecular dynamics.

Educational Background: final year integrated master’s student, MPhys Physics (University of Bath)

Hobbies: reading, hiking, swimming

Luis Blank
HiWi student assistant