Volker Heine has been a very active figure in the international scientific community, shaping in particular the landscape of the field of atomistic computer simulations in Europe. He initiated and later led the Psi-k network, a worldwide network of researchers working on the advancement of first-principles computational materials science.
Volker Heine is a highly respected figure in the international scientific landscape, with a particular focus on shaping the European community's understanding of atomistic computer simulations. He founded and led the Psi-k network, an international collaboration aimed at advancing first-principles computational materials science.