Awarded Adlershof people and projects
Black holes from the perspective of particle physics
Gustav Mogull receives the Karl Scheel Prize of the Physikalische Gesellschaft zu Berlin, endowed with 5,000 euros:
Gustav Mogull, a postdoctoral researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute/AEI) in Potsdam and at Humboldt University in Berlin, investigates mathematical methods and…
DFG extends the Collaborative Research Centre FONDA
In the project, the HU Department of Computer Science is working on data analysis workflows for large scientific data sets:
The CRC ‘FONDA - Foundations of Workflows for Large-Scale Scientific Data Analysis’ has been extended by the German Research Foundation (DFG) for a funding period of four years. IRIS Adlershof member Prof Dr Ulf Leser…
Julia von Blumenthal elected President of Circle U.
The President of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin will lead the strategic development of the European university alliance:
At the General Assembly held on 31 May 2024 at UCLouvain in Brussels, Julia von Blumenthal, President of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, was elected as new president of Circle U. Succeeding Vincent Blondel, then…
Nathalie Picqué receives the 2024 William F. Meggers Award
The MBI Director and Professor of Physics at HU Berlin was honored for her path-breaking work on broadband molecular spectroscopy using interfering frequency combs:
The Meggers Award of OPTICA (formerly the Optical Society) was established in 1970 to honour the memory of William F. Meggers, an American physicist specialising in spectroscopy. It is awarded annually in recognition…
Prof. Dr. Joachim Sauer receives the Blaise Pascal Medal 2024 in Chemistry
European Academy of Sciences (EURASC) honours the renowned chemist for his outstanding research in the field of catalytic reactions:
Professor Joachim Sauer is honored with the Blaise Pascal Medal in Chemistry for his exceptional contributions to understanding catalytic reactions on the basis of quantum chemistry at all levels and through his…
EPIC Lifetime Achievement Award for Viacheslav Artyushenko
The European Photonics Industry Consortium (EPIC) honored the founder of art photonics GmbH:
Viacheslav Artyushenko, CEO & Founder of the Adlershof art photonics GmbH, has been honored with the EPIC Lifetime Achievement Award by the European Photonics Industry Consortium (EPIC) at the EPIC AGM & SUMMIT 2024…
Sebastian Keckert wins Young Scientist Award for Accelerator Physics
The physicist developed new superconducting thin-film material systems at HZB that enable significant energy savings at accelerator facilities:
Dr Sebastian Keckert has been awarded the Young Scientist Award for Accelerator Physics of the German Physical Society (DPG). The prize is endowed with 5000 euros and was presented to him on 21.03. during the spring…
Prof. Clara Saraceno is honored with the International Fellowship Award 2024
The IKZ researcher receives the award for achievements in the field of oxide and fluoride dielectrics and laser crystals:
Oxide and fluoride crystals are pivotal in many different areas of photonics. They are well-suited host materials for laser-active ions, can serve in optical Faraday insulators and also for non-linear frequency…
SKM Dissertation Prize 2024 of the DPG for Lisa-Marie Kern
The physicist has been awarded the Dissertation Prize of the Condensed Matter Section of the German Physical Society:
In recognition of her outstanding scientific work and its excellent presentation, Dr. Lisa-Marie Kern has been awarded the Dissertation Prize of the Condensed Matter Section (SKM) of the German Physical Society…
IKZ researcher Ta-Shun Chou receives DGKK Young Scientist Award and wins INAM startup competition
The young scientist was honored for his outstanding scientific achievements in the field of crystal growth:
This year, the German Association of Crystal Growth (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Kristallzüchtung und Kristallwachstum, DGKK) honors IKZ postdoctoral researcher Dr. Ta-Shun Chou with the Young Scientist Award for his…
ERC Consolidator Grant for HZB researcher Robert Seidel
The project is investigating nanoparticles that are used as catalysts in the production of "green" hydrogen:
Physicist Dr Robert Seidel has been awarded a Consolidator Grant by the European Research Council (ERC). Over the next five years, he will receive a total of two million euros for his research project WATER-X. Seidel…
NanoMECHs project at HU Berlin receives 1.5 million euros in funding
Research group at the Department of Chemistry wants to develop molecular machines that produce new materials:
Three young researchers at Humboldt-Universität (HU) have been accepted for Emmy Noether funding from the German Research Foundation (DFG). Dr Michael Kathan, who conducts research in the field of synthetic chemistry…
Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin is a bicycle-friendly employer
With the certificate, the research institute aims to be more attractive to employees and improve its carbon footprint:
Since 2017, the German Cyclists' Federation (ADFC) has been awarding the EU-wide "Bicycle-Friendly Employer" certification. The Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin has now been awarded the coveted silver seal. With this, the HZB…
Funding of basic research for green energy of the future
Establishing a research group between Seoul and Berlin:
Professor Wonwoo Nam is an Einstein Visiting Fellow of the Einstein Foundation Berlin and has received the Alexander von Humboldt Research Award, which is linked to a research stay at Humboldt Universität zu Berlin…
Oustanding: STEM talent Maximilian Helmbrecht promotes STEM talent
Fischer Nernst Award winner from HU Chemistry is involved in the Humboldt ProMINT Kolleg:
Maximilian Helmbrecht detected antioxidants in foodstuffs as part of his bachelor’s thesis and received the Fischer-Nernst Award of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU) for it. At the same time, the 23-year-old is…
Leibniz Association funds research into high-purity fluoride crystals
IKZ young scientist Dr. Hiroki Tanaka receives the funding of Leibniz Junior Research Groups in Leibniz Competition 2024:
After a competitive selection process, Dr. Hiroki Tanaka's research proposal titled 'Photonics with ultra-pure fluoride crystals' has been awarded funding for the next five years under the esteemed Leibniz Junior…
Carl-Ramsauer Award for PhD student from MBI
Dr Lisa-Marie Kern receives the prize of the Berlin Physical Society for her outstanding dissertation:
Each year, the Berlin Physical Society bestows the Carl-Ramsauer Award to a maximum of four PhD students from Berlin and Brandenburg universities. Dr Lisa-Marie Kern from TU Berlin is one of the 2023 prizewinners who…
Securing skilled personnel in the high-tech sector – internationally recognized
Jens Hofmann (proANH e.V.) honoured with the “IEEE Technical Skills Educator Award” of the IEEE Photonics Society:
Jens Hofmann, Chairman of the Board of proANH e.V., has been awarded the IEEE Technical Skills Educator Award. The IEEE Photonics Society presented the prize yesterday evening at its annual conference in Orlando,…
Stäubli Award goes to novel robotics system 'Microbot'
Robo-Technology GmbH and Ferdinand-Braun-Institut developed the system for micro-assembly of photonic modules to be used in space and quantum technologies:
At its Partner Summit, Stäubli Robotics honored Robo-Technology GmbH with its Partner Award in recognition of the innovation demonstrated with the intuitively operated "Microbot" system. The robotic system was jointly…
Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin awards Technology Transfer Prize 2023
Honoured research team has brought tandem solar cells a step closer to industrial pilot production:
Tandem solar cells achieve high efficiencies: by combining two different types of solar cells, more sunlight is converted into electricity. PV manufacturer Qcells and a HZB team led by Dr. Kári Sveinbjörnsson and Bor…