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The new building for Technical Chemistry offers pioneering infrastructure for the Institute of Chemical Reaction Engineering (CRT), the Institute of Separation Science and Technology (TVT) and the Erlangen Catalysis Resource Center (ECRC). The new building covering approximately 5,500 square meters is to become home to new research and teaching areas meeting the specific requirements of the three institutes.

Fabian Linsenmeier, Dr. Sebastian Schürmann and Prof. Oliver Friedrich from the Institute of Medical Biotechnology (MBT) have recently contributed to a joint publication in in Nature together with the group of Prof. Taija Mäkinen from Uppsala University.

The Bavarian state government has awarded the Bavarian High-Tech Awards for the first time. Tamara Hein received the graduate prize in the category “Chemical engineering” for her Master's thesis at the Institute of Chemical Reaction Engineering on a novel heat transfer reactor concept for dynamic release of hydrogen from LOHC systems.

Researchers from the CRC1411 have teamed up with the renowned magazine GEO to co-author an article on structural colors in animals. The piece, published on GEO.de, explores the fascinating mechanisms behind the vibrant and shimmering colors found in nature.

In the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) ranked in a total of 20 subjects. The subject area Chemical Engineering remains ranked number five in Germany. Internationally, Chemical Engineering secures top 200 ranking.

Hops are not only essential for brewing beer. They have also been valued as a medicinal plant since ancient times thanks to their special properties. This is the starting point for Luisa Kober’s and Marco Dürsch’s research. The two doctoral researchers at the Chair of Bioprocess Engineering (BVT) are focusing on the positive effects of hops.

In the “Röthelheimbräu” brewery at the Institute of Bioprocess Engineering, students gain comprehensive insights into biochemical processes while brewing different beer specialties together. Recently, the creative beer creations can also be tasted by beer lovers outside the teaching brewery.

Master's Program Advanced Materials and Processes (MAP) offers its annual Poster Session on January 22, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:30 pm. MAP students of the third semester present scientific posters showing the results of their research work. The best poster will be awarded a prize. The exhibition is open to all interested students and scientists. It is an ideal opportunity to learn more about MAP. Joining this event is highly recommendable for all students who are interested in studying MAP.

On December 13, 2024, 25 new members were added to the German Academy of Science and Engineering (acatech) – including Prof. Kathrin Castiglione.

At a national level, FAU's Faculty of Engineering made it into the top 10 with seven subjects, Energy Science & Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering among them.