Prof. Dr. Matthias Göbbels

† 28.6.2024
Chair of Mineralogy (Prof. Dr. Göbbels)

In memory of Prof. Dr. Matthias Göbbels

It is with great sadness that we anounce the passing of Professor Dr. Matthias Göbbels on 28 June 2024. His death leaves a great void in our academic community and in the hearts of all those who had the privilege of knowing and working with him.

Professor Göbbels was an outstanding personality in his field and dedicated his life to science and teaching. After studying at the RWTH Aachen University, he earned his doctorate in natural sciences (Mineralogy) and began his impressive career as a lecturer and researcher. His career led him through several stations in Japan (National Institute for Research in Inorganic Materials in Tsukuba) in the years 1987-1992 towards his habilitation in Mineralogy & Cristallography in 1996 in the field of oxide materials for optical, magnetic and ion-conducting properties. In 1997, Matthias Göbbels took over the Chair of Mineralogy at FAU, initially as a deputy and from 1998 as Chairholder finally.
From 1999 to 2007, Matthias Göbbels was FAU Senator with the Faculty of Natural Sciences III and from 2011 to 2013 a member of the Teaching and Study Committee and Research and Young Academics Committee. He then took on the role of Dean of Studies for the geosciences degree programs for many years. Matthias Göbbels was also Associate Editor of the European Journal for Mineralogy from 1999-2007.

His enthusiasm for mineralogy was an inspiration for many geoscience students. Many challenges of students during their studies could be resolved over a cup of coffee in his office. During interdisciplinary field trips, he was able to impart knowledge far beyond the textbooks. In his role as Chair of the Examination Board and Dean of Studies, students could always rely on an understanding university lecturer.
At the Chair of Mineralogy he created an exceptional environment for academic and personal development. Under his leadership, new working groups were established, thus diversifying research in the field of Applied Mineralogy. The well-being of everyone and the community was of great concern to him. We miss Matthias Göbbels very much.

The GeoZentrum of the FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg
with all colleagues, employees, doctoral candidates and students

Research Topics

Experimental determination of oxide and silicate multi-component-systems
Study of the correlation of crystal structure, crystal chemistry and physical property for materials improvement
Crystal growth of oxide materials
Refractories
Experimental petrology

Publications

2023

Goetze J., Göbbels M.:
Introduction to Applied Mineralogy
2023
ISBN: 9783662648667
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-662-64867-4

2021

Klemenz L., Richter A., Langhof N., Göbbels M.:
Structure and principles of oxidic hexaphases: A review
In: Open Ceramics 7 (2021), Article No.: 100142
ISSN: 2666-5395
DOI: 10.1016/j.oceram.2021.100142

2020

Göbbels M., Goetze J., Lieber W.:
Physikalisch-chemische Mineralogie kompakt
Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer Spektrum, 2020
ISBN: 9783662607275
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-662-60728-2
Spies A., Bauer M., Klaus S., Buhr A., Göbbels M.:
Hexa-Aluminat Mischkristallphasen in spinellhaltigen Feuerbetonen - Mineralogische Untersuchungen im System CaO-Al2O3-MgO
In: Keramische Zeitschrift 72 (2020), p. 34-41
ISSN: 0023-0561
DOI: 10.1007/s42410-020-0148-6

2017

Boß M., Murgan A., Bauer F., Göbbels M.:
Grundsätzliche Überlegungen zur Edition des Bestandes an Münzen der FAU als frei zugängliche Datenbank im WWW
In: Magazin für digitale Editionswissenschaften 3 (2017), p. 7-19
ISSN: 2364-0855
Open Access: https://www.mde.fau.de/?page_id=431
URL: https://www.mde.fau.de/files/2017/03/MdE_Band3_Boss_Murgan_Bauer_G%C3%B6bbels.pdf
Goetze J., Göbbels M.:
Einführung in die Angewandte Mineralogie
2017
ISBN: 9783662502648
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-662-50265-5

2016

Datta K., Richter A., Göbbels M., Keen DA., Neder R.:
Direct mapping of microscopic polarization in ferroelectric x(BiScO3)-(1-x)(PbTiO3) throughout its morphotropic phase boundary
In: Physical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics 93 (2016), Article No.: 064102
ISSN: 1550-235X
DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevB.93.064102
Naber C., Götz-Neunhoeffer F., Göbbels M., Rößler C., Neubauer J.:
Synthesis of monocrystalline Ca3SiO5 using the optical floating zone method
In: Cement and Concrete Research 85 (2016), p. 156-162
ISSN: 0008-8846
DOI: 10.1016/j.cemconres.2016.04.008

2015

Datta K., Richter A., Göbbels M., Neder R., Mihailova B.:
Mesoscopic-scale structure and dynamics near the morphotropic phase boundary of (1-x)PbTiO3-xBiScO3
In: Physical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics 92 (2015), Article No.: 024107
ISSN: 1550-235X
DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevB.92.024107

2014

Datta K., Richter A., Göbbels M., Neder R., Mihailova B.:
Atomistic origin of huge response functions at the morphotropic phase boundary of (1-x)Na0.5Bi0.5TiO3-xBaTiO(3)
In: Physical Review B 90 (2014)
ISSN: 1098-0121
DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevB.90.064112

2012

Boß M., Breuckmann B., Göbbels M.:
Auf der Spurensuche des Handwerks zum Prägen antiker Münzen unter Einsatz von höchstaufgelösten digitalen 2D- und 3D-Modellen
In: Konferenzband EVA 2012 Berlin Elektronische Medien & Kunst, Kultur, Historie, 7. – 9. November 2012, 19. Berliner Veranstaltung der internationalen EVA-Serie Electronic Imaging & the Visual Arts, 2012, p. 73-78

2010

Guguschev C., Goetze J., Göbbels M.:
Cathodoluminescence microscopy and spectroscopy of synthetic ruby crystals grown by the optical floating zone technique
In: American Mineralogist 95 (2010), p. 449-455
ISSN: 0003-004X
DOI: 10.2138/am.2010.3291
Richter A., Göbbels M.:
Phase Equilibria and Crystal Chemistry in the System CaO-Al_2_O_3_-Y_2_O_3_
In: Journal of Phase Equilibria and Diffusion 31 (2010), p. 157-163
ISSN: 1547-7037
DOI: 10.1007/s11669-010-9672-1

2009

Langhof N., Göbbels M.:
Hexaferrites an phase relations in the iron-rich part of the system Sr-La-Co-Fe-O
In: Journal of Solid State Chemistry 182 (2009), p. 2725-2732
ISSN: 0022-4596
DOI: 10.1016/j.jssc.2009.07.024
Langhof N., Seifert D., Göbbels M., Toepfer J.:
Reinvestigation of the Fe-rich part of the pseudo-binary system SrO-Fe_2_O_3_
In: Journal of Solid State Chemistry 182 (2009), p. 2409-2416
ISSN: 0022-4596
DOI: 10.1016/j.jssc.2009.05.039

2007

Göbbels M.:
From phosphors to ceramic magnets. Stability, crystal chemistry and applications of Hexa-aluminates and Hexa-ferrites
In: Geochimica Et Cosmochimica Acta 71 (2007), p. 15S
ISSN: 0016-7037
Götz-Neunhoeffer F., Neubauer J., Enderle R., Göbbels M.:
Investigation of the beta'- to alpha-phase transformation temperature of (Ca1-xMgx)3(PO4)2 solid solutions
In: Zeitschrift für Kristallographie, Supplement 2 (2007), p. 375-380
ISSN: 0930-486X

2006

Göbbels M., Schmid M.:
Slag infiltration in refractories employing a crystal growth method with thermal gradient
49 th International Colloquium on Refractories (Aachen, 7. November 2006 - 8. November 2006)
In: Stahl & Eisen Special: Refractories for Metallurgy, Düsseldorf: 2006
Götz-Neunhoeffer F., Göbbels M., Enderle R.:
Investigation of the ß-alpha TCP phase transformation in dependence of Mg-content
19th General Meeting of the IMA (Kobe, Japan, 23. July 2006 - 28. July 2006)
In: Proc. of the 19th General Meeting of the IMA 2006
Götz-Neunhoeffer F., Neubauer J., Göbbels M., Enderle R.:
Effect of Mg2+ content on lattice parameter and phase transformation temperature of β-α TCP
In: European Cells & Materials 11 (2006)
ISSN: 1473-2262
URL: https://www.scopus.com/record/display.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84860773066&origin=inward
Mashkina E., Magerl A., Ollivier J., Göbbels M., Seifert F.:
Oxygen mobility in the perovskite SrTi1-xFexO3-ð (x = 0.8)
In: Physical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics 74 (2006), p. 214106
ISSN: 1550-235X

2005

Enderle R., Götz-Neunhoeffer F., Göbbels M., Müller F., Greil P.:
Influence of magnesium doping on the phase transformation temperature of Beta-TCP ceramics examined by Rietveld refinement
In: Biomaterials Vol. 26 (2005), p. 3379-3384
ISSN: 0142-9612
DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2004.09.017
Göbbels M., Enderle R., Götz-Neunhoeffer F.:
Entwicklung einer porösen Calciumphosphat-Keramik im Hinblick auf die Verwendung als Knochenersatzstoff
In: European Journal of Mineralogy (2005), p. 48
ISSN: 0935-1221
Göbbels M., Pack A., Hoernes S., Bross R., Buhr A.:
Stable oxygen isotopes - A new approach for tracing the origin of oxide inclusions in steels
In: European Journal of Mineralogy 17 (2005), p. 483-493
ISSN: 0935-1221
DOI: 10.1127/0935-1221/2005/0017-0483
Götz-Neunhoeffer F., Enderle R., Göbbels M.:
Synthesis and characterization of cellular apatite-whitlockite composites for bone substitution
In: Schriftenreihe der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Geowissenschaften (2005), p. 142
ISSN: 1860-1782
Mashkina E., Baier M., Magerl A., Göbbels M., Seifert F.:
Resistivity relaxation, a new approach to study ionic mobility in perovskite mixed conductors like CaTi0.7Fe0.3O3-ð
In: Ionics 11 (2005), p. 269-274
ISSN: 0947-7047
Schmid M., Götz-Neunhoeffer F., Neubauer J., Göbbels M.:
Synthesis and Rietveld refinement of Ferri-Gehlenite solid solution series
In: Zeitschrift der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Geowissenschaften (2005), p. 337
ISSN: 1860-1804
Schmid M., Götz-Neunhoeffer F., Neubauer J., Göbbels M., Brandes M., Johannes HH., Kowalsky W.:
In situ pH-Wert-Messungen Mischungen aus Calciumaluminatzement mit Calciumsulfat
In: European Journal of Mineralogy 17(1) (2005), p. 134
ISSN: 0935-1221

2004

Göbbels M.:
Crystal chemistry and crystal structures of complex hexa-aluminates and hexa-ferrites
Nikasch Christian, Göbbels Matthias:
Phase relations and lattice parameters in the system SrO-BaO-Nb2O5 focussing on SBN (SrxBa1-xNb2O6)
In: Journal of Crystal Growth 269 (2004), p. 324 - 332
ISSN: 0022-0248
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrysgro.2004.04.037
Götz-Neunhoeffer F., Göbbels M., Enderle R., Neubauer J., Zeschky J.:
Degradable bone substituition material based on cellular Ca-phosphates
8th International Congress on Applied Mineralogy (Sao Paulo)
In: Applied Mineralogy 2004

2003

Enderle R., Göbbels M., Götz-Neunhoeffer F.:
Entwicklung einer katalytisch funktionalen porösen Keramik auf Basis hydraulisch aktiver Oxid-Keramiken
In: European Journal of Mineralogy Vol. 15 (2003), p. 47
ISSN: 0935-1221
Göbbels M., Götz-Neunhoeffer F., Neubauer J.:
Gips und Anhydrit als Rohstoff für die Baustoffindustrie - Vorkommen, Abbau und Weiterverarbeitung
In: Jahresberichte und Mitteilungen des Oberrheinischen Geologischen Vereins 85 (2003), p. 65-72
ISSN: 0078-2947
Nikasch C., Göbbels M.:
Phasenbeziehungen im System SrO-BaO-Nb2O5 photorefraktiver Materialien
DMG (Bochum)
In: Berichte der DMG 2003
Pack A., Hoernes S., Göbbels M.:
A new and innovative application of stable oxygen isotope chemistry
In: European Journal of Mineralogy 15 (2003), p. 144
ISSN: 0935-1221
Schmid M., Götz-Neunhoeffer F., Neubauer J., Göbbels M.:
Synthese und Rietveldverfeinerung der Gehlenit-Mischkristallreihe
In: European Journal of Mineralogy Vol 15 (2003), p. 174
ISSN: 0935-1221

2002

Göbbels M.:
Beta-alumina and magnetoplumbite-type compounds in the systems CaO/SrO/BaO-Al2O3/Fe2O3-MgO
IMA (Edinburgh, 6. June 2002 - 6. June 2002)
In: Mineralogy for the New Millennium 2002
Göbbels M., Dauscher M., Jüstel T.:
Ba-beta-alumina phosphors: chrystal chemistry and stability
E-MRS Spring Meeting (Strasbourg, 18. June 2002 - 21. June 2002)
In: E-MRS Spring Meeting 2002 2002
Mashkina Elena, L.A.Dunyushkina, A.K.Demin, Göbbels Matthias, Hock Rainer, Magerl Andreas:
Electrical Conductivity in BaTi1-xFexO3-d system
Fifth European Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Forum (Luzern)
In: Proceeding of Fifth European Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Forum 2002
Stammler M., Eisenbeiß H., Ristein J., Neubauer J., Göbbels M., Ley L., Ristein J., Ley L.:
Growth of high-quality homoepitaxial diamond films by HF-CVD
In: Diamond and Related Materials 11 (2002), p. 504-508
ISSN: 0925-9635
DOI: 10.1016/S0925-9635(01)00627-6

2001

Eisenbeiß H., Stammler M., Ristein J., Ley L., Göbbels M., Neubauer J.:
Herstellung und Charakterisierung stickstoffreicher, qualitativ hochwertiger homo-epitaktischer Diamantfilme mittels Heißdraht-CVD
In: European Journal of Mineralogy 13 (2001), p. 48
ISSN: 0935-1221

1999

Leiste V., Baier A., Tobschall HJ., Göbbels M.:
Die Bedeutung der Geologie und Mineralogie im geplanten Wissenschaftsmuseum Erlangen
In: Geologische Blätter für Nordost-Bayern und angrenzende Gebiete 49 (1999), p. 243-246
ISSN: 0016-7797
Risch A., Gäberlein P., Neubauer J., Göbbels M.:
Texture analysis of (Bi,Pb)-2212 in cold isostatic pressed bulk material using the Rietveld method
In: European Journal of Mineralogy (1999), p. 192
ISSN: 0935-1221

1997

Göbbels M.:
Aluminat- und Ferrat-Phasen - Struktur-Kristallchemie-Eigenschaft komplexer Oxidverbindungen
In: European Journal of Mineralogy Vol. 9 (1997), p. 17
ISSN: 0935-1221
Göbbels M.:
Stapelungsstrukturen von Verbindungen der beta-Tonerde- und Magnetoplumbit-Familien - Ansatz einer strukturellen Systematik
In: Zeitschrift für Kristallographie, Supplement Issue No.12 (1997), p. 47
ISSN: 0930-486X

1996

Iyi N., Göbbels M.:
Crystal structure of the new magnetoplumbite related compound in the system SrO Al_2_O_3_-MgO
In: Journal of Solid State Chemistry 122 (1996), p. 46-52
ISSN: 0022-4596