Research
Interdisciplinary research in future fields
The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands out for its dynamic research engagement and innovative teaching approaches. Our professors lead research teams in various key areas such as AI-Integrated Sustainable Systems, Photonics and Plasmatechnologies, Microelectronics and Sensors. Additionally, we cover a wide range of topics including energy technology and medical technology in a comprehensive manner.
International cutting-edge research is conducted both interdisciplinary with industrial partners and in faculty- and university-wide collaborative projects, as well as in individual projects. State-of-the-art laboratories and the short distances of a campus university enable the consolidation of various research competencies.
Research focuses:
- AI-integrated sustainable systems
- Photonics and plasma technologies
- Microelectronics and sensors
Professorships at the faculty
Professorships at the faculty
Here you find an overview of the current professorships at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at Ruhr-Universität Bochum:
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Recent Research News
Staatssekretär Matthias Hauer MdB besucht SWiPLab
Matthias Hauer informierte sich über aktuelle Forschungsprojekte und diskutierte mit Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sourkounis, Lehrstuhlleiter für Energiesystemtechnik und Leistungsmechatronik über die Hightech Agenda des Bundes.
When Laser Light Dances by the Rules
Nature organizes itself: For example, individual cells create an organism. Researchers are translating the principles of self-organization to technical applications – read more in the RUB article.
Growing Circuits for the Computers of the Future
At the Chair of Digital Communication Systems, Prof. Dr. Karlheinz Ochs is researching electronic systems that develop into functional structures without a predetermined circuit diagram, modeled on biological nervous systems – nature shows the way.
Competence Atlas for Microelectronics Research at German Universities
Companies and research institutions can search for expertise, equipment, or facilities on the new online platform without registering. With the launch of the ForLab Competence Atlas, a key milestone in the ForLab-Natalie project has been achieved.