Project overview

In the field of 3D metamaterials, the 3D Matter Made to Order cluster is developing customized artificial materials that exhibit a wide range of features not found in nature.

Dr. Andrea Toulouse conducts research in the field of micro-optics and fibre-based 3D printing. After studying physics at RWTH Aachen University, she worked as a development engineer in industry. This was followed by a doctorate and postdoc at the University of Stuttgart.

Prof. Dr. Jörg Mittelstät, Professor of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology at Reutlingen University, is researching programmable biomaterials in the "CAR-AdMATRIX" project to enable better and more cost-effective cancer therapy.

Dr. Michael Gerlt develops microfluidic systems for cancer research. He studied electrical engineering at the Universities of Wuppertal and Munich (TU), obtained his doctorate in mechanical engineering at ETH Zurich and conducted research in biomedical engineering in Lund.

Dr Simon Krause is a chemist and materials scientist working in the field of dynamic nanoporous framework materials. He studied chemistry at the University of Nottingham and TU Dresden. Since 2021 is a group leader at the Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research in Stuttgart.

In order to achieve better healing of implants, the project is researching the active control of implant surfaces. Switchable macromolecules are used for this purpose depending on the phases of wound healing.

The aim of the project is to develop an adsorption heat storage system that can store regenerative heat and provide temperatures above 100 °C, as required in the commercial and service sectors, for example.

What is the perfect place to live for the baby boomer generation? To clarify this question, mathematical methods and AI technologies are analyzed that can support decision-making processes in municipalities.

Prof. Dr. med. Constanze Kiese, Professor of Operative Medicine at Furtwangen University, is researching the development of a new diagnostic method to prevent fecal incontinence and improve treatment options.

Prof. Dr. Marco Kuhrmann has been appointed as Endowed Professor for Agile Systems Development (with a focus on regulated domains) at Reutlingen University starting in the winter semester of 2021.