Professor Schwingenschlögl’s research in condensed matter physics and first-principles materials modeling focuses on 2D materials, surfaces and interfaces, nanostructured materials, quantum transport, correlated materials, nanoparticles, energy harvesting, energy storage, semiconductors, and magnetism. His multidisciplinary approach integrates perspectives of physics, materials science, and chemistry. Professor Schwingenschlögl and the CPMS-Lab researchers aim to discover and understand exotic physical or chemical characteristics of materials to facilitate technological advancement.​