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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

09/26/2026

Remanufacturing End-of-Life Devices with the Help of AI and Robotics

The EU has granted funds of €7 million for a new collaborative circular economy project led by Dr. René Wöstmann.
Photo: A person works on a car engine with overlaid icons representing vehicle service, maintenance, and safety.
09/18/2026

Better Mathematics Teaching: “QuaMath” Aims to Reach 10,000 Schools

The Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs will fund the program for another five years.
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09/15/2026

Nobel Laureate Prof. Richard R. Schrock to Visit TU Dortmund University

On 1 October, the chemist will report how his research findings helped to make chemical processes more sustainable.
Photo: A portrait of Prof. Richard R. Schrock.
09/15/2026

Dr. Marius Wiesemann Joins the “Color meets Flavor” Cluster of Excellence

The physicist started working at TU Dortmund University in September. His research is funded by an ERC Consolidator Grant.
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09/07/2026

TU Dortmund University is Participating in the AI4CancerCure.NRW Network

The state is funding AI-driven cancer research with €200 million. TU Researchers are also contributing their expertise.
Photo: Project representatives pose together with the grant award letter in front of the flags of Europe, Germany, and North Rhine-Westphalia.
09/03/2026

Two ERC Starting Grants Awarded

The European Research Council is funding the projects of Dr. Jeannette Oholi and Dr. Christian Preuß with €1.5 million each.
Porträtfotos von Dr. Jeannette Oholi und Dr. Christian Preuß
09/02/2026

Teams from Bochum and Dortmund are Helping to Build the Largest Gamma-Ray Observatory

Physicists from the Ruhr Innovation Lab are part of a German consortium that is receiving €4 million in federal funding.
Teleskope auf La Palma, im Hintergrund Sternenhimmel
09/02/2026

Ruhr Innovation Lab Builds Networks with Partners in the Region

The first Future Dialogue with Minister Ina Brandes focused on AI and digital sovereignty.
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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.
Face wearing virtual reality goggles
08/18/2026

Career Paths after the Doctorate

A new concept developed in the Ruhr Innovation Lab provides orientation and maps out individual prospects for postdocs.
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08/14/2026

TU Dortmund University Sets its Sights on the European Research Area

With its “EU Research Strategy”, the university wants to reinforce its collaborations and participation in EU programs.
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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.
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08/11/2026

Hunting for the Axion with a Huge Magnet

DFG approves a €6 million magnet system at the University of Bonn, University of Siegen and TU Dortmund University.
Animated graphic: A CAD model of BabyIAXOD.
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.
Photo: Five people stand in front of a large machine in a workshop.
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.
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