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.

 

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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


 

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