Welcome to the IMS
The Institute of Micro- and Nanoelectronic Systems (IMS) is an institute of the KIT Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology of the Division III "Mechanical and Electrical Engineering" at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). The scientific focus of the IMS is on the development of novel quantum-technological detector and sensor systems with ultra-high time and energy resolution whose performance is far beyond the limits of conventional electronics. Our vision is to anchor these innovative systems as a universal tool in the natural sciences, life sciences, and industry and thus to contribute to the solution of present and future challenges in research and industry. In teaching, the IMS actively participates in the basic education of the faculty's students. In addition, the Master's program teaches the relevant basics for the research focus of the institute. In particular, students are given the opportunity to participate in the development of an exciting and rapidly developing field of research or to contribute their own ideas for the technology of the future by means of case studies, internships, seminars and academic theses.
Head of Institute:
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Sebastian Kempf
Talks
In its fourth edition, the workshop “Physics and Applications of Magnetic Microcalorimeters” brought together scientists and engineers from around the world to discuss the latest advances in the design, fabrication, characterization and application of magnetic microcalorimeters. This year’s workshop was hosted by the Institute of Micro- and Nanoelectronic Systems (IMS) at the KIT Gastdozentenhaus (guest lecturers’ house). Over two days, 55 participants engaged in lively discussions of 23 talks given by attendees. A convivial workshop dinner on Monday evening rounded off the event. All participants agreed that the workshop was a great success and are looking forward to meeting again in two years.
Lena Hauswald, M.Sc., a doctoral researcher at IMS, has won the Best Presentation Award 2025 at the workshop “Cryo-Electronic Devices (KRYO) 2027” for her presentation on the development of novel quantum sensors for the DELight experiment. IMS warmly congratulates Ms. Hauswald on this award!
The Institute of Micro- and Nanoelectronic Systems (IMS) extends its heartfelt congratulations to Martin Neidig on the successful completion of his PhD. Throughout his dissertation, Mr. Neidig embarked on a remarkable scientific journey, developing, modeling, deploying, and demonstrating the Ku-band operation of microwave SQUID multiplexers specifically designed for microcalorimeter readout. We wholeheartedly wish Mr. Neidig continued success and all the best for his future endeavors.
The German Research Foundation - Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) has approved the Research Group FOR 6006, “DELight: Direct Search Experiment for Light Dark Matter.” Within this research group, six teams based at Heidelberg University, the University of Freiburg, and KIT are pooling their unique expertise to build and operate an experiment designed to detect light dark matter. The IMS is responsible for the highly sensitive detector system. To this end, IMS is developing special superconducting detectors, known as LAMCALs, as well as the SQUIDs required for signal readout. Further information can be found here.
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The Institute of Micro- and Nanoelectronic Systems (IMS) congratulates Juan Manuel Geria on the successful completion of his PhD, which he finished with the distinction "summa cum laude". As part of his dissertation, Mr. Geria developed a novel quantum sensor, a so-called magnetic microbolometer, for investigating the polarization of the cosmic microwave background. We wish Mr. Geria continued success and all the best for his future career.
M.Sc. Friedrich Carl Wagner, former master's student and now doctoral candidate at IMS, has been awarded the SUCCESS Pioneers Award 2025 by Suss for his outstanding master's thesis entitled “Development of a Magnetic Microcalorimeter for Searching Light Dark Matter.” IMS warmly congratulates Mr. Wagner on his award!