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.

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 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.

Prof. Sebastian Schillo, professor at Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences, is researching the interface between mechatronic assemblies and biological systems. In particular, 4D printed components are to be incubated with mycelium in order to realize biointelligent behaviour.

Dr. Nadja Henke studied biology and genome-based systems biology at Bielefeld University and received her PhD in industrial biotechnology in the field of metabolic engineering. During her postdoc, she developed novel bioprocesses for the production of pigments.

The research prize honors top international scientists. The scientists' discoveries, theories or findings have a lasting impact on their field and contribute to aspects of diversity.

The FORUM communication and meeting center serves interdisciplinary exchange. With conference and meeting rooms, it is being built in downtown Jena.

Funding is provided for the establishment of a CZS endowed professorship with a focus on the adaptation of lithographic processes to problems in optics. The focus is on micro- and nano-optical hybrid systems as well as their manufacturing processes and application.

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 CZS STEM Impact School is an advanced training program on science communication for researchers from the natural and engineering sciences. Participants develop an individual communication and impact plan for their research.