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 has been a highly influential person in the global scientific community, particularly in shaping the European landscape of atomistic computer simulations. He spearheaded and later headed the Psi-k network, a worldwide collaboration of researchers focused on advancing first-principles computational materials science.