Research at TU Dortmund University
Around 2,500 researchers from TU Dortmund University successfully develop technological innovations and achieve important advances in methods and knowledge. Acclaimed researchers in outstanding individual and collaborative projects attest to the strength of research in Dortmund.
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Research News from TU Dortmund University
08/27/2026
Launch of Two New Projects on Virtual Lifeworlds
Three researchers from TU Dortmund University are joining the second funding phase of a CRC based at Ruhr University Bochum.
08/18/2026
Career Paths after the Doctorate
A new concept developed in the Ruhr Innovation Lab provides orientation and maps out individual prospects.
08/14/2026
TU Dortmund University Sets its Sights on European Research Area
With its “EU Research Strategy”, the university wants to reinforce its collaborations and participation in EU programs.
08/13/2026
Efficient Use of Waste Heat in Industry
With the help of PROvendis, TU Dortmund University has sold a fluid mechanics invention to a French company.
08/11/2026
Hunting for the Axion with a Huge Magnet
DFG approves €6 million magnet system at the University of Bonn, University of Siegen and TU Dortmund University.
07/17/2026
Grant for One-of-a-Kind Machine Tool Measuring Technique
The German Research Foundation (DFG) has awarded €1.8 million for a test bench to investigate machining at high speed.
07/08/2026
Matthias Grotevent Develops Nanomaterials for the Energy Transition
The Wübben Stiftung Wissenschaft is funding the new Physics professorship at the Research Alliance Ruhr with €1.2 million.
07/07/2026
TU Dortmund University Supports Professors with Leadership Program
One year after its launch, the continuing-education program has its first graduates. Enrollment is possible at any time.
06/30/2026
Professor Max Hansmann Wins Proof of Concept Grant
The European Research Council supports the development of new three‑dimensional active‑ingredient structures with €150,000.
06/25/2026
Using AI to Reduce Food Waste
A project by Dortmund statisticians and a catering operation has received the European EDIH Network Award for Excellence.
06/23/2026
Professor Christof Weitenberg Secures ERC Advanced Grant
The European Research Council will fund his project on exotic quantum states with around €3.5 million over five years.
06/05/2026
DFG Funds Research on Sustainable Chemical Production
The German Research Foundation has approved “TALENT”, a new Research Training Group in Biochemical and Chemical Engineering.
05/22/2026
Ruhr Innovation Lab Reviewed
TU Dortmund University and Ruhr University Bochum presented their joint proposal as a University Consortium of Excellence.
05/21/2026
European AI Network ELLIS Founds New Unit in NRW
More than 40 leading AI researchers from the region will advance open-source models and trustworthy applications.
05/20/2026
Podcast Presents Cybersecurity Research at the Ruhr Innovation Lab
In Episode 6, Eike Kiltz and Christof Paar explain what makes the Bochum Cluster of Excellence CASA so successful.
