Local Partners
Ruhr University Bochum
With 21 faculties, around 38,000 students and almost 6,500 employees, Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) is one of the largest universities in the Ruhr Area of Germany. It hosts over 6,700 international students and more than 800 foreign doctoral and international guest researchers.
TU Dortmund University
The Technical University Dortmund provides 17 faculties to around 29,500 students, among them more than 6,300 international students and more than 300 foreign doctoral researchers, and has around 6,600 employees.
University Duisburg-Essen
The University Duisburg-Essen provides 11 faculties to almost 37,300 students, among them more than 7,800 international students and more than 600 foreign doctoral researchers, and has almost 6,400 employees.
University Alliance Ruhr
The Ruhr Area is one of the densest science regions in Europe. 2007, Ruhr University Bochum, TU Dortmund University and the University of Duisburg-Essen have joined forces in the University Alliance Ruhr (UA Ruhr), which stands for technical and social change through cutting-edge research.
Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion
At Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion, researchers develop a thorough understanding of the active sites of catalysts crucial for energy and chemical bond transformations. The research encompasses mechanistic studies, rational design, precise preparation, and synthetic applications of catalysts and catalytic systems for “de-fossilized” energy systems.
Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials
The scientists at Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials explore eco-friendly, resource-efficient methods for manufacturing, utilizing, and recycling vital materials using hydrogen instead of fossil fuels, extending material lifespans, enhancing recyclability, and minimizing waste.
Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung
At Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung, the scientists explore the catalytic transformation of compounds and materials with the highest degree of chemo-, regio- and stereoselectivity under conditions which maximize efficient use of natural resources.