About us

The MBN Research Center gGmbH develops state-of-the-art scientific software for advanced research investigations and computational modelling of molecular structure and dynamics of Meso-Bio-Nano (MBN) systems. It also works to broaden its distribution and utilisation in research and technology. Our main office is located at the Frankfurter Innovationszentrum Biotechnologie (FiZ).

The universal and powerful software packages, MBN Explorer and MBN Studio, developed by the MBN Research Center have many unique features and a wide range of applications in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Materials Science and Technology. MBN Explorer and MBN Studio support the design and multiscale simulations of many different types of molecular systems, including nano- and biological systems, nanostructured materials, composite/hybrid materials, gases, plasmas, liquids, solids and various interfaces, with sizes ranging from atomic to mesoscopic.

MBN Research Center carries out a broad programme of frontier research based on the utilisation of its universal and powerful software. It cooperates with a large number of partners worldwide, hosts their visits, participates in collaborative research projects, and organises thematic conferences.

MBN Research Center offers hands-on tutorials for software users, training courses on the application of computational methods in different areas of academic and industrial research, and advanced interdisciplinary courses on MBN Science and related areas of theoretical and computational physics.

Since its foundation in 2014, the scientific work of the MBN Research Center gGmbH has been based on the fundamental principles of Good Scientific Practice, which apply equally to all scientific disciplines. The honesty of scientists towards themselves and others, scientific professionalism, conscientiousness and scientific integrity are of central importance.

As a private, for-profit organisation, MBN-RC is not currently required to comply with the Gender Equality Plan (GEP) eligibility criterion. Nevertheless, MBN-RC has taken proactive steps to develop a comprehensive GEP, available here (in German).

Feel free to contact the MBN Research Center team to find out more about our research and technological developments and networking infrastructure!

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• MBN Research Center Partners

MBN Research Center maintains collaborative links with many partners from Europe, USA, Australia, South Africa, China and Russia whose location is indicated on the world map below. The partners participate in the approbation of the new software products developed by the MBN Research Center, conduct joint research investigations, training activities and conferences organization.