DWI – Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials

🔬 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀 / 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗪𝗜 Are you passionate about 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴? Join our interdisciplinary team at DWI and contribute to the future of liver tissue biofabrication as part of the EU-funded NEOLIVER project!🇪🇺 We’re offering two exciting Master’s thesis or internship positions (minimum 6 month), each tackling a unique challenge in the development of advanced PEG-based microgels for 3D bioprinting: 💡 1. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗶𝗱𝘀 📌 Develop novel PEG-based polymers for hydrogel encapsulation 🔬 Introduce photoreactive and biofunctional groups ⚗️ Tune crosslinking properties and mimic biological cues 🧪 Use microfluidics to encapsulate spheroids This project focuses on protecting liver spheroids during Laser-Induced Forward Transfer (LIFT) bioprinting and promoting their fusion into structured tissue constructs. 👉 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eQpFFpS5 💡 2. 𝗦𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗩𝗮𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 📌 Create a library of degradable PEG-based microgels 🔬 Adjust chemical composition, stiffness, and degradation profiles ⚙️ Optimize high-throughput microfluidic production 🧪 Perform degradation studies and material characterization These microgels provide temporary mechanical support and enable cell ingrowth, forming the foundation for vascularized, functional tissue constructs. 👉Apply here: https://lnkd.in/exWM8Xt7 👏Both positions offer hands-on training, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the chance to work on cutting-edge material solutions in a biomedical context. #Biomaterials #Microgels #Microfluidics #Bioprinting #TissueEngineering #MasterThesis #Internship #PEGHydrogels #DWI #NEOLIVER #MaterialScience #DegradablePolymers  

Erfolgreicher April am Deutsches Textilforschungszentrum Nord-West   In dieser Woche erreicht uns die freudige Nachricht, dass drei spannend #IGF-Forschungsprojekt bewilligt werden. Eine detaillierte Vorstellung erfolgt der Projekt erfolgt im Lauf des Monats. Zwei Projekte wurden dabei über das Forschungskuratorium Textil e. V. und eines über SKZ – Das Kunststoff-Zentrum eingereicht.   Das erste Projekt greift das Thema #PFAS Verbot und die Bedeutung für die Textilindustrie auf und wird von unser Gruppenleiterin Larisa A. Tsarkova geleitet.    Im Projekt „Fluorfreie Ölabweisung“ werden Ersatzstoffen für die vorm Verbot stehenden #PFAS entwickelt, um der Textilindustrie fluorfrei Alternativen zu bieten. In Kooperation mit den DWI – Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials werden dazu nanoporöse Beschichtungen entwickelt.   Die zwei anderen Projekt konnte unser Gruppenleiter Thomas Mayer-Gall erfolgreich stellen.    Im Projekt „Quantitative Faseranalyse 2.0“ sollen Vorschläge für umweltfreundlich und nicht giftige Lösemittel für die Normenfamilie DIN EN ISO 1833 erarbeitet werden, welche teilweise cancerogen Lösemittel wie z.B. Tetrachlorethan oder Phenol erfordert.    Das Dritte Projekt soll im September starten und ist in Kooperation mit den SKZ – Das Kunststoff-Zentrum. #Additive Fertigung gewinnt immer mehr Bedeutung nicht nur für die Feritgung von Prototypen. Grade für SLA bzw. DLP 3D-Druck fehlen gute Flammschutzlösungen. Im Kooperation mit Adrian Beetz sollen neue Flammschutz Harze für den 3D-Druck entwickelt werden.

We're excited to welcome Raphael Wittkowski as a new full professor for “Theory of Active Soft Matter” in Aachen and new team member of DWI’s Scientific Board! 👏 He explores how fundamental insights into the properties of active soft materials can be used for their possible applications in medicine, materials science and mechanical engineering. 💡 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eGN7fXes Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - German Research Foundation | RWTH Aachen University

🚀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁 & 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗖𝗪 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗗𝗿.-𝗜𝗻𝗴. 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗮𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 🌊 Join us from 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟲–𝟮𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, at the Aachen Membrane Course for Water Technologies (MCW 2025), where we’re honored to have Prof. Dr.-Ing. Matthias Wessling serve as our main host and first lecture speaker. With over 𝟯𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 in membrane science, Prof. Wessling leads the Chair of Chemical Process Engineering at RWTH Aachen University and is a member of the DWI - Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials e.V. Scientific Board. His research spans: • ♻️Membrane-based wastewater treatment • 🌐Novel membrane geometries & surface functionalization • 🌱Sustainable membrane fabrication methods • ⚗️Mass transport through synthetic membranes 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁-𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀! 👉 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/eBhA89Pj 👉 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/eA7GFkuM Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn from one of the best in the field—see you in Aachen!

DWI Alumna Aman Ishaqat receives prestigious Schmidt Science Fellowship for her outstanding research in the field of drug delivery during her dissertation mentored by Andreas Herrmann🚀 Additionally, she has been invited to this year's @Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Chemistry, where she will have the opportunity to meet renowned Nobel Laureates from recent years. 🔬 Read more: https://lnkd.in/e28C6hcT

Researchers delve into the do's and don'ts of transforming research into real-world products and services | Yesterday, we finsihed our two-day workshop "From Invention to Clinical Innovation: Addressing Unmet Clinical Needs by Creating an Impact Story", which was organized with our partners at Leibniz JointLab „first in Translation“ (fiT). Here are some key takeaways: ☑ Protect your invention → Once you publish a paper or speak at a conference, you can no longer patent your idea. ☑ Preclinical research and regulations → Think beyond disciplines, embrace setbacks, and break free from rigid structures to innovate. ☑ Develop your business idea → Use a framework (e.g., the Business Model Canvas) to consider all aspects of starting a company. ☑ Always be able to answer this question immediately → What is the added value compared to what already exists? Thank you to our speakers and all participants for the vivid exchange! If you have any questions or if you want more information, get in touch with us. RWTH Aachen University | Uniklinik RWTH Aachen | DWI – Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials #ESCNRW #technology #transfer #innovation #startups #entrepreneurship #deeptech

Nun ist es offiziell: Wir freuen uns sehr über die Fortsetzung der Förderung unseres Leibniz-Forschungsverbunds Gesundheitstechnologien! 🎉 Der Senat der Leibniz-Gemeinschaft hat die erfolgreiche Arbeit des Verbunds gewürdigt und ermöglicht uns, auch in den kommenden vier Jahren gemeinsam unseren Partner-Instituten Instituten und Startups innovative Technologien für 🔬Prävention, Diagnose, Therapie und Monitoring zu entwickeln. Unser Ziel bleibt es, exzellente Forschung noch konsequenter in konkrete medizinische Lösungen zu übersetzen – interdisziplinär und anwendungsnah. Ein großer Dank an alle Partner im Verbund sowie an die Leibniz-Gemeinschaft für das Vertrauen und die Unterstützung! Wir freuen uns auf die nächsten Jahre voller spannender Projekte. 👉 Mehr zum Forschungsverbund unter: www.leibniz-healthtech.de Pressemitteilung der Leibniz-Gemeinschaft: https://lnkd.in/epMaz28H #Leibniz #Forschung #Gesundheitstechnologien #HealthTech #Innovation #Translation #Medizintechnik #Interdisziplinär

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝗴!   Jian Wang has a background in polymer chemistry and materials science and is interested in the effect of ultrasound on piezoelectric polymers and the potential biomedical applications. His group will be focusing on developing new techniques to trigger electron transfer reactions in chemistry and biology using high frequency ultrasound coupled with piezoelectric polymer brushes or plasma electrochemistry. The final goal is to address worldwide challenges like polymer recycling and precise drug delivery system for cancer treatment.   Would you like to get to know him a little better?  We asked him 4 questions - and look forward to a ping pong match at our next summer party. 😀 🏓    👨🔬 Why did you decide to pursue a career in science? ⚗️ I found that a career in science is quite cool because we are really exploring questions that nobody knows. This type of job is to expand the knowledge boundry of human beings and potentially can make human’s life better with our effort. Moreover, this type of role typically includes teaching responsibilities, which provide me with the opportunity to engage with young minds. This interaction not only allows me to inspire others but also inspires me in various aspects of science. 💡 Who inspires you? 🌟 My master's advisor, Prof. Yapei Wang, and PhD advisor, Prof. Harm-Anton Klok, inspired me to pursue a career in science. My postdoc advisor, Prof. Jeffery Moore, significantly influenced my approach to scientific research, reshaping my perspective on tackling complex questions. 😌 What do you like to do in your free time? 🏓 🏀 📚 During my free time, I would like to play ping pong, basketball and read books about history. ❓ One thing nobody knows about you yet... 🧐 I achieved a ping pong ranking score of 1500 points (the world no.1 player is around 8300 points as a reference) when I was in the US.   𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱!

🌱 𝗗𝗪𝗜 𝗴𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 – 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝗻𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲! 🌱 Stadt Aachen has set an ambitious goal: 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 by 2030. As part of the EU Mission “100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities”, our city is taking on a pioneering role – and 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗪𝗜 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻! A dedicated team of colleagues from various departments at DWI is working on a sustainability strategy for our institute. Our 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 focuses on key areas such as energy, mobility, laboratories, IT, and administration to develop and implement concrete measures for greater sustainability. 🔭 𝗔 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Within the Leibniz-Gemeinschaft we have many like-minded partners working towards the same goal. As part of the Alliance of Science Organizations in Germany they have set the target to become climate neutral by 2035. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹 – whether in science, industry, or everyday life. Extreme weather events such as heatwaves and floods already highlight the urgent need for action. Change starts at the local level, through sustainable research, energy-efficient processes, and climate-friendly mobility. Many small changes can have a significant impact – together, we can develop solutions that make a lasting difference. 🌍 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿! ✨ #Sustainability #DWIgoesGreen #ClimateNeutrality For more information on the Climate-Neutral Aachen initiative, visit: https://lnkd.in/eCJJpdpr

Learn more about methodologies, stakeholders, IP, and product development requirements to turn your research into impactful clinical innovation | Are you eager to bring your research closer to patient care? Do you want to know what it takes to transform an idea into a medical innovation? Join our 2-day workshop "From invention to clinical innovation: Addressing unmet clinical needs by creating an impact story" in the #RWTHExpertHub #LifeScience, co-hosted by the Leibniz Joint Lab "first in Translation". Through interactive sessions with experts like Prof. Sven Stegemann, Dr. Sarah Dahl, Christina Mertsch, Miroslava Saager and Dr. Alan Mertens, you'll gain practical insights into: ➡ evaluating and expanding the innovation potential of your research, ➡ understanding the steps from invention to clinical application, ➡ navigating intellectual property and regulatory requirements, and ➡ building connections within the local innovation ecosystem. You’ll also have the chance to work on your own project ideas and get expert feedback on how to take them forward. Don’t miss this opportunity to start your journey from research to real-world impact! Who: Researchers, PhD candidates, postdocs at RWTH Aachen University or Uniklinik RWTH Aachen, or medical professionals When: ▪️ Module 1: 25 March 2025, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. ▪️ Module 2: 1 April 2025, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Where: Leibniz Joint Lab "first in Translation", Lecture Room (entrance via Wendlingweg, 52074 Aachen). Register now: https://lnkd.in/eSA-5a-h DWI – Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials #ESCNRW #technology #transfer #innovation #startups #entrepreneurship #deeptech