Research projects

The Faculty is involved in the following projects funded through the Excellence Initiative

Cluster of Excellence Balance of the MicroverseExternal link

The Faculty is involved in the following DFG Research Centre:

German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research iDivExternal link

NFDI4ChemExternal link
Spokesperson: Prof. Dr Christoph Steinbeck

SFB 1076 AquaDiva: Understanding the Links between Surface and Subsurface BiogeosphereExternal link
Spokesperson: Prof. Dr Kirsten Küsel, Prof. Dr Kai Uwe Totsche, Prof Susan Trumbore, PhD

SFB 1127 ChemBioSys: Chemical Mediators in Complex BiosystemsExternal link
Spokesperson: Prof. Dr Christian Hertweck, Prof. Dr Georg Pohnert

SFB 1278 Poly-Target: Polymer-based nanoparticle libraries for targeted anti-inflammatory strategies
Spokesperson: Prof. Dr Ulrich S. Schubert

SFB / TR 234 CataLIGHT: Light-driven Molecular Catalysts in Hierarchically Structured Materials - Synthesis and Mechanistic StudiesExternal link
Spokesperson: Prof. Dr Benjamin Dietzek-Ivanšić (University Jena), Prof. Dr Sven Rau (University Ulm)

SFB 1375 NOA: Nonlinear Optics down to Atomic Scales
Spokesperson: Prof. Dr Ulf Peschel, Co-Spokesperson: Prof. Dr Stefanie Gräfe

The following DFG Priority Programmes are coordinated by members of the Faculty:

SPP 2248 Polymer based batteriesExternal link
Coordinator: Prof. Dr Ulrich S. Schubert

The Faculty is involved in further DFG Priority Programmes:

SPP 1158 Antarctic ResearchExternal link

SPP 1374 Biodiversity ExploratoriesExternal link

SPP 1681 Field controlled particle matrix interactions: synthesis multiscale modelling and application of magnetic hybrid materialsExternal link

SPP 1833 Building a Habitable EarthExternal link

SPP 1840 Quantum Dynamics in Tailored Intense FieldsExternal link

SPP 2005 Opus Fluidum Futurum - Rheology of reactive, multiscale, multiphase construction materialsExternal link

SPP 2102  Light Controlled Reactivity of Metal ComplexesExternal link

SPP 2017 Mountain building processes in 4DExternal link

SPP 2289 Creation of synergies in tailor-made mixtures of heterogeneous powders: Hetero aggregations of particulate systems and their propertiesExternal link

SPP 2315 Engineered Artificial Minerals (EnAM) – a geo-metallurgical tool to recycle critical elements from waste streamsExternal link

Completed DFP Priority Programmes:

SPP 1315 Biogeochemical Interfaces in SoilExternal link (2007-2018)
Coordinator: Prof. Dr Kai Uwe Totsche

SPP 1568  Design and Generic Principles of Self-Healing MaterialsExternal link (2011-2020)
Coordinator: Prof. Dr Ulrich Schubert

SPP 1594  Topological Engineering of Ultra-strong GlassesExternal link (2012-2020)
Coordinator: Prof. Dr Ing Lothar Wondraczek

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
Spokesperson: Prof. Dr Ulrich S. Schubert

FOR 2179 MAD Soil Microaggregates: Formation and Turnover of the Structural Building Blocks of SoilExternal link
Spokesperson: Prof. Dr Kai Uwe Totsche

The Faculty is involved in further DFG Research Units:

FOR 2285 Debris Disks in Planetary Systems External link

FOR 2811 Adaptive Polymer Gels with Model-Network StructureExternal link

Completed DFG Research Units

FOR 1451 Exploring mechanisms underlying the relationship between biodiversity and ecosystem functioning (Jena Experiment)External link (2010-2020)

FOR 1738 Heme and heme degradation productsExternal link (2012-2018)

ERC Advanced Grant

FutureBat
Coordinator: Prof. Dr Ulrich S. Schubert

ERC Consolidator Grant

UTOPES - Unifying concepts in the topological design of non-crystalline materialsExternal link
Coordinator: Prof. Dr-Ing Lothar Wondraczek

QUEM-CHEM - Time- and space-resolved ultrafast dynamics in molecular-plasmonic hybrid systemsExternal link
Coordinator: Prof. Dr Stefanie Gräfe

ERC Starting Grant

CILCat de 
Coordinator: Prof. Dr Martin Oschatz

ERC Proof-of-Concept Grant

enjulii - Entropic rejuvenation of thin glass products by liquid metal immersionExternal link
Coordination: Prof. Dr-Ing. Lothar Wondraczek

HORIZON

LogicLab - Molecular logic lab-on-a-vesicle for intracellular diagnosticsExternal link (Marie Sklodowska-Curie Innovative Training network)
Coordinator: Prof. Dr Benjamin Dietzek-Ivanšić

POLYSTORAGE - European Training Network in Innovative Polymers for next-generation electrochemical energy storageExternal link
Coordinator: Prof. Dr Ulrich S. Schubert

CCIMC - Coordination chemistry inspires molecular catalysisExternal link

DRYvER - Securing biodiversity, functional integrity and ecosystem services in DRYing rivER networksExternal link

environMENTAL - Reducing the impact of major environmental challenges on mental healthExternal link

FunGLASS - Centre for functional and surface-functionalized glassesExternal link

FLAG-ERA

H2O Heterostructures of 2D materials and organic, semiconducting nanolayersExternal link
Coordinator: Prof. Dr Andrey Turchanin

COST

COST Action 18202 - Network for Equilibria and Chemical Thermodynamics Advanced ResearchExternal link

COST Action 18222 - Attosecond ChemistryExternal link

Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)

Research Campus InfectoGnosticsExternal link
Spokesperson: Prof. Dr Jürgen Popp

ProfJL2 - Professionalisierung von Anfang an im Jenaer Modell der Lehrerbildung de
Spokesperson: Prof. Dr Volker Woest, Prof. Dr Bärbel Kracke

SALDi - South African Land Degradation Monitor
Coordinator: PD Dr Jussi Baade

USER 2External link
Coordinator: Prof. Dr Erika Kothe, Prof. Dr Thorsten Schäfer

2D-Mat-Net - Innovation Forum
Coordination: Prof. Dr Andrey Turchanin

Interko2 - Integriertes Wohnflächenkonzept in großstädtischen WachstumsräumenExternal link

Next-PEG - PEG-alternative Polymere für die Biokonjugation an ProteineExternal link

Wachstumskern HIPS (High Performance Sensors)External link

WeCaRe – Projekt für eine ganzheitliche Gesundheitsversorgung in strukturschwachen Regionen Mitteldeutschlands – JenaExternal link

Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi)

KOLLORADO-e3 - Grimsel Felslabor: In-situ Experimente zur Bentonit Langzeit-Stabilität und der Radionuklidmobilität an der Grenzfläche Bentonit - Kristallin External link
Coordinator: Prof. Dr Thorsten Schäfer

ViroGraph – Multiplex-Detektionssystem zum Nachweis von Viren auf Basis von Graphen-Feldeffekttransistoren de

WTZ GranitExternal link

Carl Zeiss Foundation

Smart substrates: Switchable interfaces based on multiresponsive hybrid materialsExternal link
Coordinator: Prof. Dr-Ing Lothar Wondraczek

INTACT – Research of a smart analytical stoma pump

Jena School for Microbial Communication (JSMC)External link

Vitrimere – a new class of smart materials for the sustainable use of polymeric materialsExternal link
Coordinatior: Prof. Dr Ulrich S. Schubert

Federal State Thuringia

WOM – Weltoffen miteinander arbeiten in Thüringen. Maßnahmen zur Steigerung der personalpolitischen Zukunftsfähigkeit Thüringer UnternehmenExternal link
Coordinator: Prof. Dr Sebastian Henn, Prof. Dr Jürgen Bolten, Prof. Dr Silke Übelmesser

Leibniz Community

Leibniz ScienceCampus InfectoOptics – Combating infectious diseases with advanced optical methodsExternal link
Board: Prof. Dr Marc Thilo Figge (Spokesperson), Prof. Dr Jürgen Popp, Prof. Dr Erika Kothe, Prof. Dr Andreas Tünnermann

Leibniz ScienceCampus Eastern Europe - Global AreaExternal link