Pan. Instytut Fizyki Molekularnej. Pracownia

What Pan. Instytut Fizyki Molekularnej. Pracownia does

The Institute of Molecular Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences (Instytut Fizyki Molekularnej Polskiej Akademii Nauk, IFM PAN) is a state-funded research institute established in 1975 in Poznań, Poland, operating under the Polish Academy of Sciences. The institute is organized into eight scientific departments (Zakłady Naukowe ZN1–ZN8) covering auxetics and functional materials, theory of nanostructures and quantum materials, thin films, low-temperature physics and quantum technologies, physics of magnetics, liquid crystals and dielectric systems, molecular crystals, and molecular systems with radiospectroscopy. Core technical infrastructure centers on the Magnetic, Electrical, and Thermodynamic Measurements Laboratory (LPMET), which operates two Quantum Design Physical Property Measurement Systems spanning 2–400 K and magnetic fields up to 9 T, alongside facilities for EPR, NMR, vibrational spectroscopy, and computational materials science.

IFM PAN delivers research and measurement services to three primary constituencies: Polish and international academic institutions (joint projects, co-authored publications, shared PhD students, NCN-funded collaborations with UAM and others), industrial partners across defense (PIT-RADWAR S.A.), materials recycling (Urban Mining Corp B.V.), and design (SN Studio), and doctoral candidates enrolled in the PSD IPAN doctoral school and EU-co-financed interdisciplinary nanotechnology programs. Revenue mechanics are predominantly grant-based through the National Science Centre (NCN), EU programs, and Polish state subsidy, with supplementary fee-for-service laboratory measurements from LPMET priced individually per measurement campaign, and formal public procurement for commissioned research. Strategic positioning is reinforced by memberships in the European Magnetism Association (EMA) Governing Council, the COST ENRICH network, the Hydrogen Economy Sector Agreement (since 2021), and regional advisory bodies including the Wielkopolska Space and Nuclear Energy Councils.

Name

Pan. Instytut Fizyki Molekularnej. Pracownia

Legal name

Instytut Fizyki Molekularnej Polskiej Akademii Nauk

Website

https://ifmpan.poznan.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IFM PAN is a 50-year-old Polish Academy of Sciences research institute in Poznań operating eight scientific departments in molecular physics, condensed matter, and materials science, delivering measurement services (LPMET), grant-funded research, and doctoral education to academic and industrial partners.

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Product category

Scientific Research Services

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

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PRIMARYHLAGADAJ

Elemental Impurities & Trace Metals (ICP-MS)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Life Science Tools & Services (CRO/CDMO/Lab Services)/Laboratory Testing & Analytical Services

SECONDARYEUAKADAM

Reactor Monitoring, Diagnostics & Predictive Maintenance (Sensors, Digital Twin, PHM)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Nuclear Energy/Nuclear Reactor Technology & Components (SMRs, Gen III/IV, Instrumentation & Controls)

Keywords

• Molecular physics research
• Condensed matter physics
• Materials characterization services
• Physical property measurements
• Scientific research institute

Headquarters

HQ city

Poznań

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

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B2B

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Services

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Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Others

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Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IFM PAN is a state research institute conducting fundamental and applied research in molecular physics, condensed matter physics, and materials science. Its core deliverable is the LPMET laboratory, which provides fee-based measurement services for magnetic, electrical, and thermodynamic properties of materials (2–400 K, magnetic fields up to 9 T), alongside eight scientific departments conducting research across auxetics, quantum materials, thin films, magnetics, liquid crystals, molecular crystals, and radiospectroscopy. The institute also delivers doctoral education through PSD IPAN and the International PhD Studies program, and pursues grant-funded research projects such as INNOTECH-PIHe3 on helium-3 isotope separation.

Product overview

The Institute of Molecular Physics Polish Academy of Sciences (IFM PAN) is a public research institution offering scientific research services, measurement services, and doctoral education. The core offerings include the Laboratorium Pomiarów Magnetycznych, Elektrycznych i Termodynamicznych (LPMET) providing physical property measurements, eight scientific departments conducting research across molecular physics domains, and doctoral programs in nanotechnology. The institute does not offer commercial software products but provides research services and collaborates with external clients for measurements. Funded research projects such as PIHe3 (helium-3 separation) and interdisciplinary doctoral studies complement the institutional offerings.

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Products and services

• Laboratorium Pomiarów Magnetycznych, Elektrycznych i Termodynamicznych (LPMET) Measurement laboratory providing physical property measurements of various materials at temperatures from 2 to 400 K and magnetic fields up to 9 T. Services include magnetization measurements (vibrating sample, AC, torsional magnetometry), DC/AC electrical resistance, magneto-resistance, Hall effect, specific heat, thermal conductivity, and thermoelectric power measurements. Offered to external academic and industrial clients on a fee-for-service basis with individually determined pricing.
• Eight Scientific Departments (Zakłady Naukowe ZN1–ZN8) Research service covering eight specialized scientific departments conducting research across molecular physics and materials science: ZN1 (Auxetics, Functional Materials and Computer Simulations), ZN2 (Theory of Nanostructures and Quantum Materials), ZN3 (Thin Films and Nanostructures), ZN4 (Low Temperature Physics and Quantum Technologies), ZN5 (Physics of Magnetics), ZN6 (Physics of Liquid Crystals and Dielectric Systems), ZN7 (Molecular Crystals), and ZN8 (Physics of Molecular Systems and Radiospectroscopy). Delivered to academic and industrial collaborators via joint research projects, grant co-applications, and publications.
• International PhD Studies at IFM PAN Doctoral education program in molecular physics and materials science offered by IFM PAN, providing PhD candidates with research training, scholarships, and access to advanced research infrastructure including PPMS, EPR, NMR, and computational facilities. Program is administered with documented contact channels for both the program head and secretary.
• Interdisciplinary Doctoral Studies in Nanotechnology (Środowiskowe Interdyscyplinarne Studia Doktoranckie) Interdisciplinary doctoral studies in nanotechnology co-financed by the European Union under the Operational Programme Knowledge Education Development (NCBiR), offered as part of IFM PAN's educational activities.
• INNOTECH-PIHe3 Research Project (Helium-3 Isotope Separation) Grant-funded research project focused on helium-3 isotope separation technologies. The project contributed to IFM PAN's inclusion in the Wielkopolska Space Council and Wielkopolska Nuclear Energy Council, advising the regional government on space and nuclear energy policy.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% success rate in NCN OPUS-30 panel ST11 (14 out of 167 proposals funded in the materials engineering panel)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• European Magnetism Association (EMA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026IFM PAN researcher Dr hab. Piotr Kuświk serves on the EMA Governing Council. The association's mission includes supporting the development of magnetism research and materials in Europe, integrating the scientific community with the industrial sector.
• Wielkopolska Rada ds. Kosmosu (Wielkopolska Space Council)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026IFM PAN was appointed by the Marshal of the Wielkopolska Voivodeship to participate in the Wielkopolska Space Council, an advisory body to the regional government, in recognition of the institute's research on rare 3He isotope separation.
• Wielkopolska Rada ds. Energii Jądrowej (Wielkopolska Nuclear Energy Council)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026IFM PAN was appointed by the Marshal of the Wielkopolska Voivodeship to participate in the Nuclear Energy Council, contributing scientific expertise on nuclear physics and materials to regional energy policy development.
• PoDEST (Poznań Doctoral Exchange for Science and Training)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026IFM PAN joined the PoDEST program, a mobility initiative among Poznań doctoral schools enabling PhD students to attend courses, trainings, and other support programs across different schools in the city, enhancing doctoral education quality and integration of the Poznań academic community.
• Uniwersytet Warszawski (Warsaw University) - Faculty of ChemistryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Collaboration with the Faculty of Chemistry at Warsaw University for research using the magnetic, electrical, and thermodynamic measurement services of the LPMET laboratory.
• Warszawski Uniwersytet Medyczny (Medical University of Warsaw) - Faculty of PharmacyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Collaboration with the Faculty of Pharmacy at the Medical University of Warsaw for materials research using LPMET laboratory measurement services.
• Politechnika Śląska (Silesian University of Technology) - Faculty of Environmental Engineering and EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Collaboration with the Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Energy at Silesian University of Technology for research involving LPMET measurement services.
• PIT-RADWAR S.A.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Industrial collaboration with PIT-RADWAR S.A., a Polish defense electronics company, for materials research and characterization services using LPMET laboratory facilities.
• Urban Mining Corp Operations B.V. (Netherlands)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026International industrial collaboration with Urban Mining Corp Operations B.V. from the Netherlands for materials research using LPMET measurement capabilities.
• SN Studio (Denmark)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026International industrial collaboration with SN Studio from Denmark for research and development using LPMET measurement services.
• Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań (UAM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 November 2025Long-standing research partnership with the Faculty of Physics at Adam Mickiewicz University. UAM is a partner in multiple NCN-funded research projects at IFM PAN, including the OPUS-30 grant led by Dr Iga Jankowska (nanocellulose biocomposites, 436,882 PLN allocated to UAM). Joint PhD student supervision and seminar programs are conducted regularly.
• Politechnika Poznańska (Poznań University of Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaboration in the field of technical physics education and research, including joint initiatives under the Poznań Scientific Bridge (Porozumienie Poznański Most) program, which facilitates cooperation among Poznań's academic institutions.
• Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza (AGH) - Koło Naukowe Nanotechnologów HexaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Student group from the Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science at AGH in Kraków visited IFM PAN in May 2026 to learn about the institute's research profile, ongoing projects, and modern infrastructure, fostering future scientific collaboration and potential student recruitment.
• COST ENRICH Network (CA24131)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Dr Magdalena Wencka serves on the Managing Committee of the COST ENRICH network (European Network for Radiation-Detection Based Research and Innovation Addressing Increasing Societal Challenges). This European research network fosters collaboration on radiation detection technologies across multiple countries.
• Porozumienie Sektorowe na Rzecz Rozwoju Gospodarki Wodorowej (Hydrogen Economy Sector Agreement)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021IFM PAN is a signatory of the Polish Hydrogen Economy Sector Agreement since its inception in 2021. The institute participates in annual conferences of the agreement's signatories, contributing expertise in hydrogen-related materials research to the national hydrogen strategy.

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Others

• European Magnetism Association: Pan-European scientific association supporting magnetism research and industrial integration, with IFM PAN's Piotr Kuświk on its Governing Council. Comparable as a coordinating ecosystem body rather than a research competitor.

Direct peers

• National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (MagLab): US facility operating the world's highest magnetic fields for materials research, including condensed matter and molecular physics studies. Comparable through shared focus on extreme-condition materials characterisation and PPMS-class measurement infrastructure.
• Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR): Large German research centre with strong programmes in materials research, magnetism, and radiation detection. The COST ENRICH network membership category (radiation-detection research) IFM PAN participates in is led by HZDR-aligned partners.
• Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids: German Max Planck research institute focused on solid state chemistry and physics, including novel magnetic, superconducting, and quantum materials investigated under extreme conditions. Highly comparable to IFM PAN's condensed matter and molecular physics research footprint.
• Polish Academy of Sciences Institute of Physics: Sister institute under PAN in Warsaw, conducting research in condensed matter physics, optics, and spectroscopy. Operates within the same Polish Academy of Sciences framework and shares research community and grant competition dynamics.
• CNRS Laboratoire de Physique des Solides: Major French national laboratory (CNRS / Université Paris-Saclay) focused on condensed matter physics, strongly correlated electron systems, and quantum materials. Comparable in scope to IFM PAN's quantum materials and magnetism research.
• Polish Academy of Sciences Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research: Sister institute under the Polish Academy of Sciences (PAN) in Wrocław, focused on low-temperature physics, superconductivity, and structural research. Operates under the same parent organisation and funding regime, with partially overlapping research areas.
• Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research (IFW Dresden): German Leibniz Institute conducting fundamental and applied research on solid state and materials science, including magnetism, thin films, and nanostructures. Closely aligned with IFM PAN's eight scientific departments in scope and mission.

Broad incumbents

• Bruker: Global manufacturer of analytical and scientific instruments including EPR and NMR systems used in IFM PAN's radiospectroscopy and spectroscopy research. A broader incumbent supplying core enabling instrumentation to similar research institutes.
• Quantum Design: US-headquartered manufacturer of the PPMS platforms that comprise IFM PAN's core LPMET measurement infrastructure. Comparable as a broader-categorisation incumbent in the advanced materials measurement instrumentation market with global commercial reach.

Market position

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Weaknesses4 records

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Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

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