Research

If you compare historical photos of glaciers with those taken more recently, you can see that where there was formerly ice there is now very often nothing but rock. Geographers, however, are less interested in the area covered by a glacier, and more interested in its mass. Researchers from FAU have now investigated all glacial areas in South America in more detail than ever before.

Transistors are needed wherever current flows, and they are an indispensable component of virtually all electronic switches. Researchers at FAU have developed a simple yet accurate method for finding defects in the latest generation of silicon carbide transistors.

The smallest building blocks within the power stations of organisms which get their energy directly from the sun are basically miniature reactors surrounded by collectors which capture photons and forward them to the centre. The close correlation between structure and interaction of the components boosts productivity, a strategy which an international team of researchers is using for increasing the efficiency of solar technology.

Each year during the Dies academicus, FAU´s birthday, the most outstanding habilitations from all five faculties are appreciated with prizes. In five short interviews, we introduce this year's winners. Today: PD Dr. Karsten Müller.

The number of people suffering from dementia is increasing from year to year. In order to improve the care available to them, the 'Bavarian Digital Dementia Register (DigiDEM)' is to be launched at FAU in January 2019. The German state government is funding the project with 2.2 million euros.

Each year during the Dies academicus, FAU´s birthday, the most outstanding habilitations from all five faculties are appreciated with prizes. In five short interviews, we introduce this year's winners. Today: PD Dr. rer. nat. Dr. habil. med. Claudia Günther.

FAU scientists research rheumatoid arthritis and its causes. The German Research Foundation is to fund the project in future within the framework of a DFG research group.

Study shows how blue and red light affects concentration in adolescents

FAU research group develops procedure for monitoring treatment of neuroretinal degeneration

Chemists, materials scientists and chemical engineers at FAU have developed an innovative microcell for water electrolysis. They have received 2.5 million euros in funding for their project aimed at replacing standard plate electrodes used to split water with compact, nanostructured tubes.