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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

05/22/2026

Ruhr Innovation Lab Reviewed

TU Dortmund University and Ruhr University Bochum presented their joint proposal as a University Consortium of Excellence.
Photo: Two women are standing with their backs to the camera, with their arms around each other. The back of their blue T-shirts reads “Together for a future-proof society.”
05/21/2026

European AI Network Founds New Unit in NRW

More than 40 leading AI researchers from the region will advance open-source models and trustworthy applications.
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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.
Photo: Prof. Eike Kiltz and Prof. Christoph Paar smile for the camera.
05/15/2026

Further Funding for Collaborative Research Center in Astronomy

Together with TU physicists, researchers from Bochum are investigating the interactions of different energies in space.
Photo: The IceCube Laboratory beneath the magnetic field lines of the Milky Way.
05/13/2026

Three International Projects Honored

At the Global Gallery, members of TU Dortmund University presented their initiatives. Guests could vote for their favorites.
In the photo, eight people are smiling at the camera after the certificates were presented.
05/12/2026

New Analysis Laboratory for the Ruhr Innovation Lab

The state government has awarded funds of around €50 million for the laboratory, which will explore novel materials.
Group photo in the laboratory with Minister Ina Brandes and the university presidents, Prof. Martin Paul and Prof. Manfred Bayer.
05/11/2026

Innovative Research Approaches for Optimizing Industrial Working Life Honored

At the “Forum Junge Spitzenforschung” competition, three ideas from members of TU Dortmund University took the top spots.
Photo: Four people stand next to a table with a displayed model at an event.
05/08/2026

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.
Photo: Three people stand on a stage holding an award.
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.
Portrait photo of Prof. Nele McElvany: Prof. McElvany is wearing a dark blazer and glasses. She stands in front of a gray background and smiles at the camera.
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.
Photo: AI-generated cyber space
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.
Portrait photo of Prof. Wiederkehr: Prof. Wiederkehr wears a patterned scarf and a black blazer. She smiles at the camera.
04/15/2026

UA Ruhr Establishes Three Research Communities on Key Future Topics

The three universities are pooling their strengths in research communities on education, sustainability and diversity.
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04/15/2026

Research Award Winner Speaks on Aging and Care in England

Dr. Giorgio Di Gessa, a visiting scholar at the Department of Social Sciences, will give a lecture on 29 April.
Photo: A portrait of Dr. Giorgio Di Gessa
04/13/2026

How Process Engineering Enhances Drug Efficacy

The Federal Government has awarded Prof. Thommes €1 million to translate a new melt electrostatic precipitator into practice.
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03/26/2026

Bringing Together Top-Level Research on Sustainable Chemistry

The University Alliance Ruhr presented its interdisciplinary research center with Minister of Science Ina Brandes.
In the photo, Minister of Culture and Science Ina Brandes is standing at the lectern and speaking into the microphone.