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.

AI-integrated sustainable systems
Photonics and plasma technologies
Microelectronics and sensors

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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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Start-ups

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at Ruhr University Bochum not only acts as a major player in research, but also as a central incubator for innovative start-ups. Our researchers endeavour to develop pioneering ideas and technologies that can be directly translated into practical solutions.

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Highlights

Forlab

The "Forschungslabore Mikroelektronik Deutschland (ForLab)" open up new fields of research for the microelectronics of the future and strengthen Germany as a microelectronics location.

terahertz.NRW

terahertz.NRW brings together experts in terahertz research – from North Rhine-Westphalia and around the world. The network aims to develop new mobile applications for communication, localization, material characterization, medical technology, and environmental monitoring.

6GEM

The value of future 6G systems for socially and industrially highly relevant use cases is intended to be demonstrated. To this end, seven test fields will be integrated and equipped with 6G systems.

SFB 196 – MARIE

In MARIE, the focus is on precisely and dynamically characterizing and locating moving materials in our daily environment.

6GEMcubator

The "6GEMcubator" will establish a novel entity for North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) and beyond, addressing the urgent need for strategic technology transfer from research into innovative entrepreneurship and into society.

SFB 1316

This Collaborative Research Center investigates how the non-equilibrium nature of a plasma transfers upon contact with liquids and solids.

Recent Research News

When Laser Light Dances by the Rules

05/28/2026 NLE

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

04/15/2026 Article

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

03/09/2026 MST

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.

ERC Proof of Concept Grants

01/28/2026 PULS

Prof. Dr. Clara Saraceno receives a Proof of Concept Grant from the European Research Council. The Chair of Photonics and Ultrashort Pulse Lasers, headed by Prof. Saraceno, develops unique laser systems that generate very short pulses at very high powers.