Year: 2024

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...

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 ...

The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) has named Professor Aldo R. Boccaccini, FAU Chair of Materials Science (Biomaterials), as a fellow and member of the College of Fellows. Election to the AIMBE College of Fellows is one of the highest professional honors bestowe...

Using solar energy to bake bread? It works! During an advanced seminar in technical development aid at the Chair of Power Electronics, students had the possibility to try out the concept of the solar bakery themselves. The result: roughly 100 baguettes. Read more ...

Prof. Dr. Sannakaisa Virtanen, Chair of Materials Science and Engineering (Surface Science and Corrosion), has been awarded the Willis Whitney Technical Achievement Award by the Association for Materials Protection & Performance (AMPP). The award ceremony will take place on March 6, 2024. The aw...

Attend this event, become familiarise with ready-to-use methods which strengthen your long-term productivity and mental health, ultimately empowering you to stand your ground in the academic arena. As always in the PeopleInScience@TF serie there will be plenty of time for discussion and getting t...

Artificial intelligence is expected to accelerate the search for the perfect material for solar panels by a factor of ten. An interdisciplinary team from FAU is working on this. Researchers from materials science, engineering, chemistry, and computer science aim to implement a digital twin that bett...

Prof. Dr. Alessandro Del Vecchio dedicates himself to researching how the central nervous system and muscles work together to make us move. His work currently includes two projects aiming at developing intelligent neuro-orthosis for patients with neuromotor impairments to their hands. Now, the head ...