Year: 2024

The German Research Foundation (DFG) has extended the International Research Training Group 2495 “Energy Conversion Systems: from Materials to Components”. The Research Training Group was established at FAU in 2019. The objective of this research training group is to research electro-mechanical (...

Our faculty in action! In seven new image films, each lasting two and a half minutes, the Faculty of Engineering shows the dynamics of its research and teaching that make innovation and collaboration so successful. The films give an insight into the impressive work and commitment of all members...

The smartphone in your jacket pocket, LEDs for lighting your home and electronics for your charger, solar panels or your electric vehicle all have one thing in common: they depend on semiconductor materials and their properties. Researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) ...

Humboldt Research Fellow My research areas My research interests lie in the development of novel antiferroelectric materials for energy storage applications. I am also interested in the design and optimization of piezoelectric ceramics for sensing applications. Home University / Research Instit...

Like in previous years, Materials Science is listed as the best subject at FAU on the international list, and at place 74, it is among the top 100 in the world. With other subjects from the Faculty of Engineering, FAU have made it into the top 200 in the world: Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engin...

The mechanics of biological tissue are the inspiration behind developing new soft materials using artificial intelligence. That is the aim of the “Discover” project that Prof. Dr. Ellen Kuhl, one of the leading specialists in bioengineering, will launch at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nü...

Georg Forster Research Fellowship My research areas Nanomaterials for energy applications, photocatalysis, hydrogen generation, and solar energy harnessing. Home University / Research Institute Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi, Nigeria. Host research group Chair for Surface Scienc...

The Faculty of Engineering has recently joined Instagram - are you already following us? On this profile, we provide insights into the many facets of our faculty. Because there are so many exciting things happening here at the same time! What happens on our campus? What does everyday life l...

At the beginning of your studies, many questions arise which we will gladly answer. For this purpose, the Faculty of Engineering holds various welcome and first semester introductions to which all first semester students are cordially invited. If you have any questions about your studies, please ...