News and Events
Welcome to our News and Events section. The subcategories provide latest news, an overview of upcoming and past events and conferences, and articles published in the press about the Materials Chain network.
Latest News
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Quantum Communication
A Bochum-based team led by MRD member Dr. Arne Ludwig is setting new standards in quantum communication by producing world-class quantum dots — tiny light particles used to transmit information securely. Their patented method allows precise placement of these dots, a major step forward in the field. Together with simulation experts from ICAMS - Interdisciplinary Centre for Advanced Materials Simulation,... read more
Precise and painless thanks to THz technology
Measuring blood glucose without a needle
Researchers at the University of Duisburg-Essen have developed a new method that measures blood glucose levels on the fingernail - without the need for a needle prick. Instead of piercing the skin, it uses terahertz waves that penetrate through the fingernail into the nail bed and are reflected there. Terahertz technology is based on electromagnetic waves with a wavelength between microwaves and... read more
Doctoral Award for Kevinjeorjios Pellumbi
The German Chemical Society honors the chemist’s dissertation.
On April 9, 2025, Dr. Kevinjeorjios Pellumbi received the Doctoral Award from the Chemistry & Energy Section of the German Chemical Society (GDCh) for his dissertation: “Creating Holistic Pathways for CO₂ Electroreduction and Electrochemical Hydrogenations.” As a member of Prof. Dr. Ulf-Peter Apfel’s research group at Ruhr University Bochum and Fraunhofer UMSICHT, he focused on advancing... read more
Upcoming Events
- 04Jun
2025 ICAMS Advanced Discussions: Sustainable Materials Design
Ruhr-Universität Bochum ZGH Seminar Room ZGH 03/121 - 22Sep
2025 7th Materials Chain International Conference: Future Energy Materials and Systems
Ruhr-Universität Bochum Convention Centre (VZ) - more