Dr. Logvenov retires as head of Thin Film Technology Facility

Dr. Gennady Logvenov, an outstanding scientist, is retiring after an impressive career at the Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research in Stuttgart. Born in 1958 in Krasnaya Polyana (Russia), Dr. Logvenov has gained worldwide recognition through his work in various countries and at renowned institutions.

Dr. Logvenov has been at the Max Planck Institute since 2009, where he has led the Thin Film Technology Facility since 2011. In this role, he completely rebuilt the laboratory and introduced Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE), a significant technological achievement for the institute. Dr. Logvenov is known for his exceptional problem-solving skills and experimental prowess, having produced countless samples for the institute's various departments.

His research focuses on the synthesis of complex oxides thin films using Molecular Beam Epitaxy, Pulsed Laser Deposition, and Sputtering. Additionally, he has made significant contributions to experimental low-temperature physics, superconductivity, field effects in complex oxides, and interference phenomena. Before his tenure in Stuttgart, Dr. Logvenov was a scientist at Brookhaven National Laboratory and at universities in Germany, Japan, and Russia.

With over 185 publications, he has significantly influenced the fields of thin film technology and superconductivity. He is particularly proud of establishing MBE at the Max Planck Institute and successfully managing the technology transfer. Dr. Logvenov emphasizes that these achievements were only possible with the support of his excellent team.

Now a German citizen, Dr. Logvenov is married with three grown children and one grandchild. In retirement, he plans to spend more time with his family, especially his grandchild, and pursue his hobbies of hiking, running, and skiing. Despite his retirement, he will continue to conduct research at the institute on an occasional basis.

He wishes his successor, Gideok Kim, much success and believes that Kim will continue to conduct high-quality research. Dr. Logvenov sees a promising future for the field of thin film research and stresses the importance of an open mind and innovative approaches.

Dr. Gennady Logvenov leaves an impressive legacy and will be remembered as a brilliant scientist and mentor. His dedication and exceptional work ethic have left a lasting impact on the Max Planck Institute and made a significant contribution to the scientific community.