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Revolution in polymer research: Jena and Bayreuth start new graduate school!
The DFG is funding a new graduate school on polymer informatics at the universities of Jena and Bayreuth to strengthen interdisciplinary research and training.
Revolution in polymer research: Jena and Bayreuth start new graduate school!
An exciting new chapter in polymer research begins! The German Research Foundation (DFG) today announced funding for an innovative graduate school that is being set up at the universities of Jena and Bayreuth. This program, which focuses on the fascinating world of copolymer computing, will be supported with over five million euros over the next five years. The chemists and computer scientists of tomorrow are trained here to take materials science to a whole new level!
The graduate school entitled “Coin – Copolymer Informatics: How digital technologies are shaping copolymer chemistry – from design to application” aims to promote the synergy between chemistry and computer science. Prof. Dr. Ulrich S. Schubert from the University of Jena emphasizes that training in this area is crucial to mastering the challenges of modern polymer research. “The combination of chemistry, computer science and robotics is the key to developing innovative products ranging from medicine to the packaging industry,” he explains.
Interdisciplinary training for the future
A total of 15 doctoral positions are offered within the program, with the possibility of accepting a further 18 associate members. The training will take place both on-site and digitally, with joint events such as conferences and a summer school. The close cooperation between Jena and Bayreuth enables constant exchange between students and researchers. Participants will not only be trained in theory, but also gain practical experience by working in chemical laboratories and developing (AI) programs.
A pioneering element of the college is the integration of robotics to optimize human-machine interaction. “We want to ensure that the robots not only work alongside the scientists, but are actively integrated into the research process,” says Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Ruckdäschel from the University of Bayreuth. This interdisciplinary concept promises to expand the boundaries of polymer research and open up new avenues for innovative applications.