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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

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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Photo: Christof Weitenberg
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.
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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: Flags of Ruhr University Bochum, TU Dortmund, and the Ruhr Innovation Lab fly on the campus of Ruhr University Bochum.
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.
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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 continue to investigate 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

The Global Gallery's audience awards went to collaborations in virtual reality, spatial planning and human rights.
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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.
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

At the “Forum Junge Spitzenforschung” competition, three ideas from members of TU Dortmund University took the top spots.
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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.
Photo: Three people stand on a stage holding an award.