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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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A graphic representation of the TU Dortmund University campus and its research landscape. © TU Dortmund

If you would like to find out more about scientists and their research topics at TU Dortmund University or are looking for future cooperation partners for joint projects, you can use an expert search to get an overview of the diverse research landscape at TU Dortmund University.

Research News from TU Dortmund University

02/12/2026

Hundreds of new ‘eyes’ buried in the Antarctic ice

Scientists from Bochum and Dortmund were involved in installing around 670 new sensors at the IceCube Neutrino Observatory.
The photo shows how the glass ball is lowered into the borehole.
01/28/2026

Cluster of Excellence Color Meets Flavor Launched

As part of the lecture series “Between Breakfast and Borussia,” the new project presented itself to the interested public.
Photo: Glowing futuristic tunnel with colorful light streaks.
01/27/2026

International Research Collaboration Receives Trailblazer Award

The team involving Professor Matthias Schneider receives $3 million dollars for its research project on nerve signals.
Animation of a nerve signal in shades of blue. The signal is illustrated by a yellow stripe and flashes.
01/23/2026

Sustainably Strengthening the Political and Social Participation of Young People

The Center for Research on Education and School Development thoroughly examined students’ civic literacy for the first time.
Auf dem Foto sieht man sechs Jugendliche, die lächeln. Im Hintergrund scheint die Sonne.
01/09/2026

What Targeted Preoperative Exercise Can Achieve

DFG funds a new joint study by University Hospital Cologne and the Research Group Sports Medicine at TU Dortmund University.
Auf dem Foto sieht man eine ältere Person, die eine Hantel in der Hand hält und das Gewicht stemmt.
01/07/2026

TU Dortmund University Contributes to Development of 6th Generation of Mobile Communications

The federal government is providing up to €25 million for 6GEM+, in which Ruhr University Bochum is also participating.
Sendemast, um den Linien gezeichnet sind
12/19/2025

Academic Anniversary Celebration Focuses on Impact in Society

Around 800 guests attended the event in the Audimax. Numerous prizes were awarded.
A photo of the packed auditorium at the TU Dortmund University's annual Academic Anniversary Celebration. Rector Prof. Manfred Bayer is standing at the lectern.
12/16/2025

Podcast of the Ruhr Innovation Lab Launched Featuring Both Rectors

In the first episode, Manfred Bayer and Martin Paul talk about their vision for the planned Consortium of Excellence.
Recording situation for a podcast: Three men are sitting at a round table.
12/09/2025

Dr. Malte Gersch Awarded ERC Consolidator Grant

The European Research Council will fund the development of novel biochemical tools with around €2 million.
Portraitfoto
12/02/2025

Ceremonial Opening of the College for Social Sciences and Humanities

The University Alliance Ruhr celebrated the successful establishment of their joint Institute of Advanced Studies in Essen.
Group of eight people in the foyer
11/26/2025

30th Rudolf Chaudoire Prize Awarded

Dr. Marion Börnhorst from the Chair of Reaction Engineering and Catalysis has been acknowledged for her outstanding research.
Group photo: Four people stand in a room in front of a large, brightly lit green TU logo.
11/26/2025

Six Criteria for the Reliability of AI

An interdisciplinary team from Dortmund and Bochum presents its findings in an international philosophical journal.
Photo: A person is holding a smartphone from which a small, smiling chatbot with a speech bubble appears.
11/24/2025

Physicists explore optical launch of hypersound pulses in halide perovskites

The international research team has published its latest findings in the journal Science Advances.
Photo: A red, transparent crystal stands on a light base against a dark background.
11/21/2025

Research on Innovative Heat Exchangers Honored

A team from the Department of Biochemical and Chemical Engineering has received the Humboldtⁿ Sustainability Award.
Photo: Three people stand in a festively lit hall holding certificates and white roses, while an audience is seated in the background.
11/19/2025

EXIST Funding for Photonic Analysis of Cellular Metabolism

The federal government is supporting the start-up GaiaIsotopic with around €800,000.
Photo: A group of people stands in front of a presentation slide titled “GaiaIsotopic” at TU Dortmund University, showing a technical device and project information.
11/12/2025

Application as Consortium of Excellence Submitted

Ruhr University Bochum and TU Dortmund University have joined forces as “Ruhr Innovation Lab” for the Excellence Strategy.
Photo: Prof. Martin Paul, Rector of Ruhr University Bochum, and Prof. Manfred Bayer, Rector of TU Dortmund University, with the logo of the “Ruhr Innovation Lab.”

Research at TU Dortmund University is particularly visible nationally and internationally in five profile areas:

  • From Elementary Particles to Products Along Value Added Networks
  • Innovations for Sustainability and Health
  • Data, Models and Simulations to Shape Our Future
  • Educational and Labor Worlds of Tomorrow
  • Society and Transformational Processes in the 21st Century

Large collaborative and outstanding research projects stand for the research achievements of TU Dortmund University.

A core concern of TU Dortmund University is to promote young researchers – for example through a graduate center and the alliance with the Research Academy Ruhr.