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Professor Dr. Luis Eudave is an Assistant Professor in Psychology and Education at University of Navarra (Spain). He received his PhD in Neuroscience and studied age-related differences in visual perception and cognition and their role in driving virtual cars using fMRI. His published research work ...

Have you ever wondered if what we are shown in TV shows is actually scientifically correct? Scientists from the Chair of Glass and Ceramics have addressed this question by taking a closer look at one aspect of the current Netflix series “Squid Game.” Is it actually possible to tell safety glass a...

In view of the crisis in the Ukraine, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is offering the opportunity for universities and research institutions in Germany to submit complete applications for Ukrainian scholars under immediate threat in the current selection round of the Philipp Schwartz Initiativ...

Prof. Aldo R. Boccaccini, Institute of Biomaterials (WW7), will receive an honorary doctorate from Åbo Akademi University, Turku, Finland. Prof. Boccaccini is conferred the title of Honorary Doctor of Philosophy in recognition of his successful research in biomaterials and his collaboration with Åbo...

For your eyes only Robot arms that follow human movement patterns, artificial skin or movable iris implants: dielectric elastomers are bringing things which were previously strictly confined to the realms of science fiction to within our reach. Dielectric elastomers are smart materials structure...

Newly appointed professors at TF Our newly appointed professors were received by the dean of the Faculty of Engineering in several small receptions. A total of 17 professors have been appointed since 1st March 2021: Prof. Dr. David Blumenthal, W1-Professorship for Biomedical Network Science ...

Two researchers from the Faculty of Engineering have once again made it onto the list of the Highly Cited Researchers: Prof. Dr. Christoph J. Brabec, Chair of Materials Science (Materials in Electronics and Energy Technology) Prof. Dr. Robert Schober, Chair of Digital Communications In to...

Partner in the new ‘For5G’ cooperation project A practical 5G application for cherry farming is being developed as part of the ‘For5G’ project. The heart of the project, located in the region known as Franconian Switzerland, is the creation and analysis of a ‘digital twin’ for fruit trees. The find...