If you don't ask, you'll never know – as Sesame Street taught us long ago.
Now's your chance to ask! As part of the Leibniz event series “Book a Scientist”, you can spend 25 minutes talking one-on-one with IKZ expert Prof. Dr. Matthias Bickermann and ask everything you've always wanted to know about your favorite topic.
Topic?
“Materials sovereignty and technological leadership in crystals for semiconductor and photonics applications”
Language?
German or English
When?
The 25-minute one-on-one sessions will take place online on 29 September 2026, from 10:00–11:30 a.m. and 4:00–5:30 p.m.
How to book?
To book a free 25-minute conversation with Matthias Bickermann, please visit the Leibniz Association’s Book a Scientist event page:
Book a Scientist – Leibniz Association
You will find Matthias’ profile there and can select your preferred time slot. Already booked slots are shown in grey.
Once you have selected a slot, you will receive an email asking you to confirm your booking. You will then receive a confirmation email with the link to the video call.
If you have any questions about the booking process or the format, please contact the Leibniz Association.
About Matthias Bickermann
Matthias Bickermann is deputy director of the Leibniz-Institut für Kristallzüchtung (IKZ) in Berlin-Adlershof and Professor at Technische Universität Berlin. His work focuses on crystal growth and the development of advanced materials for applications in semiconductor technology and photonics.
About the IKZ
Crystals are essential building blocks for many key technologies – from computer chips, photovoltaics, power electronics and sensors to lasers, LiDAR and fusion technology.
Access to critical materials is therefore closely linked to technological development and competitiveness. Which materials and technologies are particularly important today? And how can Germany and the EU strengthen and maintain their technological and materials sovereignty?
Do you have any questions ahead of the discussion?
Feel free to send them to Stefanie Grüber in advance.
