Cluster of Excellence Balance of the Microverse
External linkThe aim of the Cluster of Excellence is to explore the dynamic balances of microbial communities from the molecular level to complex ecosystems.
Research projects
Ongoing projects in the framework of structured programmes
A doctoral student works in a laboratory at the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry
Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)
Here you can find a selection of ongoing coordinated research projects and networks involving the Faculty of Chemistry and Earth Sciences.
More information about our research acitivities:
- Research projects of the entire Friedrich Schiller UniversityExternal link
- The University Bibliography JenaExternal link: Publications of the university members
- Research Information Portal (FIS Portal):External link Database of third-party funded research projects of Thuringian universities since 2016
Excellence Strategy
The faculty is part of the Cluster of Excellence "Balance of the Microverse", which has been in existence since 2019. The University of Jena is participating in the current excellence competition. More about the Excellence Strategy at the University of Jena
Some research projects in brief
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Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)
Some ongoing research projects at a glance
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Projects funded through the Excellence Initiative
The Faculty is involved in the following projects funded through the Excellence Initiative
Cluster of Excellence Balance of the MicroverseExternal link
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DFG Research Centres
The Faculty is involved in the following DFG Research Centre:
German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research iDivExternal link
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DFG National Research Data Infrastructure
NFDI4ChemExternal link
Spokesperson: Prof. Dr Christoph Steinbeck -
DFG Collaborative Research Centres
CRC 1278 Poly-Target: Polymer-based nanoparticle libraries for targeted anti-inflammatory strategies
Spokesperson: Prof. Dr Ulrich S. SchubertCRC/ TR 234 CataLIGHT: Light-driven Molecular Catalysts in Hierarchically Structured Materials - Synthesis and Mechanistic Studies
Spokesperson: Prof. Dr Felix H. SchacherCRC 1375 NOA: Nonlinear Optics down to Atomic Scales
Spokesperson: Prof. Dr Ulf Peschel, Prof. Dr Stefanie GräfeCRC 1507: Protein Assemblies and Machinery in Cell MembranesExternal link
Spokesperson: Prof. Dr Robert Tampé (Uni Frankfurt)CRC 1585: MultiTrans: Structured functional materials for multiple transport in nanoscale confinementsExternal link
Spokesperson: Prof. Dr Jürgen Senker (Uni Bayreuth)Completed CRC (selection):
CRC 1127 ChemBioSys: Chemical Mediators in Complex Biosystems
Spokesperson: Prof. Dr Christian Hertweck, Prof. Dr Georg PohnertCRC 1076 AquaDiva: Understanding the Links between Surface and Subsurface Biogeosphere
Spokesperson: Prof. Dr Kirsten Küsel, Prof. Dr Kai Uwe Totsche, Prof Susan Trumbore, PhD -
DFG Priority Programmes
The following DFG Priority Programmes are coordinated by members of the Faculty:
SPP 2491: Interaktives Schalten von Spinzuständen de
Coordinator: Prof. Dr Birgit WeberSPP 2248: Polymer based batteries
Coordinator: Prof. Dr Ulrich S. SchubertThe Faculty is involved in further DFG Priority Programmes:
SPP 1374: Biodiversity ExploratoriesExternal link
SPP 1833: Building a Habitable EarthExternal link
SPP 2238: Dynamics of Ore-Metals Enrichment - DOMEExternal link
SPP 2332: Physics of ParasitismExternal link
SPP 2361: On the Way to the Fluvial AnthroposphereExternal link
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DFG Research Units
The following DFG Research Units are coordinated by members of the Faculty:
FOR 5301 FuncHeal - the next generation of self-healing materials – restoring electronic, optical and transport properties in soft materials for energy storage and conversion
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EU Projects, ERC Grants
ERC Advanced Grant
FutureBAT - Future storage systems for the energy transition: Polymer-based redox-flow batteriesExternal link
Coordinator: Prof. Dr Ulrich S. SchubertERC Starting Grant
CILCatExternal link
Coordinator: Prof. Dr Martin OschatzHORIZON
2DSPIN-TECH - 2D Heterostructure Non-volatile Spin Memory TechnologyExternal link
ENERCAP - European Network to Empower Research on CAPacitorsExternal link
environMENTAL - Reducing the impact of major environmental challenges on mental healthExternal link
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Federal funding (e.g. BMFTR)
Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR)
Coli-SCo - Multiscale Coupling of Lithium-Sulphur Battery Compounds from Carbon Pores to Full Cell
Coordination: Prof. Dr Martin OschatzResearch Campus InfectoGnosticsExternal link
Spokesperson: Prof. Dr Jürgen PoppGlasAgent: Driving Glass Industry into the digital futureExternal link
Coordination: SCHOTT AG, MainzMykoBEst - Influence of the mycorrhizosphere of trees on soil development and erosion reduction of uranium mining landscapes
Coordination: Prof. Dr Thorsten SchäferNatter - Optimised solid-state Sodium batteries with novel anodes based on carbon frameworks
Coordination: Prof. Dr Martin OschatzSINATRA: SolSTEP - Two-step photocatalysts for the integrated production of solar energy carriersExternal link
Coordination: Dr Jacob SchneidewindSINATRA: Py-Pho-Hybrid-Energy - Pyroelectric Enhanced Photocatalytic Hybrid-Energy-MembranesExternal link
Coordination: Dr Sebastian EngelThWIC - Thuringian Water Innovation Cluster
Koordination: Prof. Dr. Michael StelterUSE-G: Environmentally Friendly and Safe Graphite Extraction for Europe’s Battery Industry de
Coordination at University of Jena: Prof. Dr Martin OschatzWaNaWa - Hydrogen storage in nano-water
Coordination: Prof Dr Martin OschatzWASA - Verbundprojekt WaRisCo: Risiken und Resilienz hydrologischer Extreme in städtisch-ländlichen Gebieten im südlichen Afrika
Speaker: Dr Sophie Biskop, Prof. Dr Francois Engelbrecht (Johannesburg)WeCaRe – Projekt für eine ganzheitliche Gesundheitsversorgung in strukturschwachen Regionen Mitteldeutschlands – JenaExternal link
Coordination: Prof. Dr med.Orlando Guntinas-Lichius (University Hospital Jena), Prof. Dr Sebastian Henn (deputy)Other federal ministries and agencies
EVIDENT - Erosion of bentonite under in-situ conditions by the action of natural waters in deep geological repositories
Coordination: Prof. Dr Thorsten SchäferREGENI - Regionalisierung Nitrat im GrundwasserExternal link
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Carl Zeiss Foundation, other funding institutions
Carl Zeiss Foundation
AI Generalizability in Non-stationary Environmental Regimes: The Case of Hydro-climatic Extremes (GENAI-X)
Coordination: Prof. Dr Alexander BrenningNano@Liver - Nanoparticle systems and innovative macromolecules for selective modulation of the liver microenvironmentExternal link
Coordination: Prof. Dr Stephan Grabbe (Mainz)ReAlBatt - Design of carbon-derived electrode materials towards rechargeable Al-N2 batteriesExternal link
Coordination: Dr Desiree LeistenschneiderUpgrading lignin for fair raw materials (LignUp)External link
Coordination: Prof. Dr Martin OschatzLeibniz Community
Videocollection
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Cluster of Excellence Balance of the Microverse
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Collaborative Research Centre PolyTarget
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Collaborative Reseach Centre AquaDiva
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Collaborative Reseach Centre CataLight
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German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv)
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InfectoGnostics Research Campus
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CEEC Jena - Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry Jena
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Thüringer Water Innovation Cluster
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DRYvER
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GENAI-X - Kick-off event
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Joint Lab for polymers Jena-Bayreuth
