Modern material systems from the fields of high-performance ceramics, composite materials and surface technology are combined at the IMTCCC. The main focus is on the development of structural and functional components as well as high-performance surfaces and lightweight solutions for applications in the fields of:
- Automotive
- Aerospace industry
- Health technology
- Machinery and plant construction
- Energy and power plant engineering
These concepts developed at the institute are divided into four different research areas:
In current research:

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Rainer Gadow
Director of the Institute
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Assistant Director of the Institute
Andreas Killinger
Assistant Director of the Institute
Head of Department Surface Technologies and Composites
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