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20.03.2024

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…

14.03.2024

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…

The research group led by Dr Michael Kathan (2nd from left) © Michael Kathan

29.02.2024

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…

27.02.2024

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…

14.02.2024

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…

Maximilian Helmbrecht, HU Berlin © WISTA Management GmbH

18.01.2024

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…

06.12.2023

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…

Dr. Lisa-Marie Kern and congratulants, Foto:MBI

24.11.2023

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…

The ANH team with the award of the IEEE Photonics Society © FBH/G. Gurr

14.11.2023

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,…

Robotic "Microbot" system assembles highly complex photonic modules © Robo-Technology

23.10.2023

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…

Award ceremony of the HZB Technology Transfer Prize © HZB/S. Zerbe

11.10.2023

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…

Dr Tomislav Stolar, winner of the Falling Walls Lab Adlershof © BAM

22.09.2023

Tomislav Stolar wins the Falling Walls Lab Adlershof

The BAM scientist presented an innovative approach to recycling plastics:

Within only three minutes the jury was convinced: Tomislav Stolar, scientist in the Structural Analysis Team at the Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM) won the Falling Walls Lab Adlershof. The North…

07.09.2023

Stefan Hecht is one of the best professors for start-ups

The scientist was honored by Minister of Education Bettina Stark-Watzinger for Entrepreneurial Commitment:

The member of IRIS Adlershof, Professor Stefan Hecht, Founding Director of the Center for the Science of Materials Berlin (CSMB) at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, was honored on September 6, along with 19 other…

Prof. Thierry Duffar (Chairman of the Prize Committee, centre) and Prof. Koichi Kakimoto (President of the IOCG, right) present the Laudise Prize to Prof. Peter Rudolph (left) © IKZ

30.08.2023

Laudise Prize for Prof. Peter Rudolph

The scientist was honored with the award for his exceptional achievements in the field of crystal growth:

Prof. Peter Rudolph, former IKZ researcher for many years, was awarded the Laudise Prize of the International Organization for Crystal Growth (IOCG) during the 20th International Conference on Crystal Growth (ICCG-20)…

Group members with a prototype of the demonstration crystal growth setup © K. Dadzis

05.06.2023

ERC grant to develop open-science education resources for crystal growth

Project by Dr. Kaspars Dadzis at the IKZ will receive 150,000 euro to develop accessible materials science education resources:

For the first time, an FVB researcher has been awarded the distinguished Proof of Concept Grant from the European Research Council (ERC). The project "Hands-on Materials Science for Education" (HANDSOME) by Dr.…

30.03.2023

Prof. Jan Plefka receives ERC Advanced Grant

European Research Counsil stellt 2,2 Mio. Euro für das Projekt GraWFTy zur Forschungen in der Gravitationswellenphysik zur Verfügung:

Jan Plefka receives a prestigious Advanced Grant from the European Research Council (ERC). He and his team at the Department of Physics and IRIS Adlershof of HU Berlin will receive 2.2 million euros over the next five…

30.03.2023

HZB researchers receive ERC Advanced Grant

European Research Council funds he work of quantum physicist Jens Eisert and materials scientist Catherine Dubourdieu:

Prof. Dr. Jens Eisert receives the ERC Advanced Grant of 1,8 million euros over five years for his project DebuQC. The quantum physicist conducts research at the Dahlem Center for Complex Quantum Systems at Freie…

Artem Musiienko, HZB Berlin © F. Krawatzek /HZB

16.02.2023

Maria Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship for HZB Researcher Artem Musiienko

In his HyPerGreen project, the researcher aims to improve the efficiency of lead-free perovskite solar cells:

Dr. Artem Musiienko has earned a prestigious Maria Skłodowska Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship for his research project HyPerGreen. In the group of Prof. Antonio Abate, HZB, Musiienko will explore and improve lead-free…

Photo of the perovskite/silicon tandem solar cell © Johannes Beckedahl/Lea Zimmerman/HZB

19.12.2022

World record back at HZB

Tandem solar cell achieves 32.5 percent efficiency:

The current world record of tandem solar cells consisting of a silicon bottom cell and a perovskite top cell is once again at HZB. The new tandem solar cell converts 32.5 % of the incident solar radiation into…

Eike Köhnen Award Tiburtiuspreis, Credit: ©HZB

08.12.2022

Dr. Eike Köhnen from HZB is honoured with the Tiburtius Prize

The award honors his outstanding dissertation and his research work on tandem solar cells with perovskites:

On Tuesday, 6 December 2022, Dr. Eike Köhnen received the Tiburtius Prize (First Place) for outstanding dissertations. Eike Köhnen has contributed to significantly increasing the efficiency of tandem solar cells made…

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