Project overview

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.

The use of AI methods is a key prerequisite for ensuring the competitiveness of medium-sized companies. The "AI Booster" doctoral college at Aalen University is therefore researching new AI models in order to better process and utilize data from manufacturing processes.

The “Automation of Multimodal Correlative Light and Electron Microscopy” (multiCLEM) project is developing AI methods to automate a high-resolution microscopy technique, thereby making it suitable for use in larger studies and translational research for the first time.

The endowed professorship at the Faculty of Mechanical and Materials Engineering will focus on the development of innovative materials through to the end product. Manufacturing processes will also be analyzed holistically.

The Carl Zeiss Foundation supports 150 German scholarships at a total of 20 universities in Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate and Thuringia, thus creating scope for young scientists in STEM subjects.

Sodium-ion batteries are considered a sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries. The carbon electrodes they contain can be obtained from wood waste. Their natural fluctuations are to be eliminated using a new digestion process.

Prof. Dr. Tilman Traub, Professor of Automation Technology in Manufacturing at Aalen University, is researching the development of AI assistance systems for small series and special processes that are trained using the knowledge of experienced employees.

Prof. Dr. Anne Stumper of Aalen University is researching a novel diagnostic approach for the independent monitoring of bodily fluids following initial treatment for conditions such as leukemia.

The project is researching a new method of combating tumors. To this end, the team is developing novel nanoparticles made of gold. The particles use radiation and chemotherapy simultaneously and kill the cancer cells in a targeted manner. Side effects are thereby reduced.

Prof. Dr. Christina Schwarz of Aalen University is conducting research on realistic simulation and precise evaluation of innovative ophthalmic corrective solutions. The aim is to shorten development cycles and strengthen technology transfer.