My professorship at TU Berlin

I am a full professor at the Institute of Chemistry at the Technische Universität Berlin. However, work for the doctoral, master's and bachelor's theses and internships is generally conducted at the Leibniz-Institut für Kristallzüchtung (IKZ) in Berlin-Adlershof, where I work.

Since summer 2012, I give a lecture on 'Fundamentals, methods, and applications of crystal growth' at the TU Berlin, which spans over two semesters. The lecture is a ECTS recognized module in the master study of chemistry and recommended for the directions of 'materials-related chemistry', 'synthesis and catalysis', and 'technical chemistry'. But the lecture is also dedicated and recommended as a 'Wahlfach' for master students in chemistry, technical chemistry, physics, or materials science.

Additionally, I present the science of crystal growth in the lecture series for master students in chemistry and I contribute to interdisciplinary university projects and lectures. More details are found on the subsequent pages.

Work in university bodies

As a professor (since 2011): Guest Member of the Council of the Institute of Chemistry at TU Berlin, Attendee to Retreats and Workshops of the Department of Natural Sciences at TU Berlin.

As a lecturer (Privatdozent, 2008-2011): Member of the "Professorium" of the Department of Materials Science at the University of Erlangen.

As a PhD student (1998-2001): Member and secretary of the Study Commission in Materials Science in the Department at the University of Erlangen.

Collaboration in the administration

At the Leibniz-Institut für Kristallzüchtung, Berlin:

• Deputy of the director of the Leibniz-Institut für Kristallzüchtung (since 2012)
• Supervision and coordination of the IT team and activities at IKZ (since 2012)
• Supervision of the IKZ technical services (teams installation engineering, workshop, utilities management) (2012-2019)

At the chair of Electrical Engineering Materials, University of Erlangen:

• In charge of computer network, hardware management, and central hardware acqusition (2001-2011)
• Software licensing (contact person to the university's computer administration) (2003-2011)
• Administrating of the chair's server and mail accounts (2001-2011)
• Designing the Chair's content for the "40^th Anniversary of the Technical Faculty" brochure (2006)

PhD, internships, student theses at the IKZ

Do you want to do your doctorate or carry out your research internship/your thesis with me?

I take internships and theses as Professor of Chemistry of TU Berlin. However, the practical work is carried out on a pro rata basis or exclusively in the IKZ. Avantage of conducting theses work at the IKZ:

• Work in a research institute environment
• Excellent equipment and instumentation at your hands
• Close collaboration within the team
• Utilize the expertise of the characerisation teams

PhD study: The IKZ has set up its own guidelines for advising PhD students. PhD students have one scientific advisor and they are full members of the respective team. Supervision and development of a work plan is performed with an individual advisory committee constisting of at least the IKZ director, the scientific advisor/team head, and the university professor (typically from the IKZ). Finishing experimental work within three years is encouraged. The IKZ has a PhD seminar also featuring events like summer barbecue. Salary is based on government employment tables (TvöD).

Bachelor and Master theses: Bachelor and Master works are always welcome! Supervision is done by IKZ professors if the regulation of the study course allow for that, or by an external advisor upon request. There are always topics and ides for theses, but we also take into account the personal preferences of the students. Please get in contect if interested!

"Forschungspraktikum": The mandatory research exercise work (Forschungspraktikum) in the Institute for Chemistry's Master course can be conducted at the IKZ. For details please refer to themodule description at MOSES.

"Vertiefungspraktikum": The internship Inorganic Chemistry for Bachelor students (module of Prof. Ressler) can be carried out at the IKZ after consultation. However, there is only a limited selection of themes and seats available. The internship has 12 working days and concludes with a lecture in the working group.

Student assistant: On a timed basis, we often need student assistants (HiWis). This is a good chance for getting in closer contact with the IKZ! On request, there are possibilities to perform a limited amount of (paid) assistant work in conjunction with a regular Bachelor or Master thesis work.

Look here for a list of concluded PhD and student theses.

For more information and details please contact me by email or call me by phone.