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
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.
05/15/2026
Further Funding for Collaborative Research Center in Astronomy
Together with TU physicists, researchers from Bochum continue to investigate the interactions of different energies in space.
05/13/2026
Three International Projects Honored
The Global Gallery's audience awards went to collaborations in virtual reality, spatial planning and human rights.
05/12/2026
New Analysis Laboratory for the Ruhr Innovation Lab
The state government has awarded funds of around €45 million for the laboratory, which will explore novel materials.
05/11/2026
Innovative Research Approaches for Optimizing Industrial Working Life
At the “Forum Junge Spitzenforschung” competition, three ideas from members of TU Dortmund University took the top spots.
05/08/2026
German Innovation Award for World’s Smallest Quantum Random Number Generator
Julia Kölbel co-developed the encryption solution as part of her industrial doctorate at Elmos and TU Dortmund University.
05/07/2026
Professor Nele McElvany Appointed to Federal Youth Advisory Board
Alongside 14 other experts, the education researcher will advise the Federal Government on child and youth policy.
04/21/2026
Transparent Labeling of AI Content in Journalism
The Institute of Journalism is participating in a project funded by the Federal Government to combat digital disinformation.
04/16/2026
New Research Unit Funded by DFG is Working on Resource-Efficient Milling Processes
Petra Wiederkehr leads the consortium conducting research into data-driven modeling. It has received a grant of €3.7 million.
