Gerhard Materlik

Gerhard Theodor Materlik (born 16 January 1945) is a German physicist and science manager. He has made significant contributions to X-ray physics, notably improvements in the real-world application of synchrotron radiation.

Education and early career Materlik completed his undergraduate education in physics at the University of Münster and LMU Munich in 1970. He obtained his doctorate from the University of Dortmund in 1975. His certificate of election reads: In 2014 he was awarded the Glazebrook Medal by the Institute of Physics for his leadership in establishing a world-leading laboratory at the Diamond Light Source.