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Do we act in a self-determined way? In complex situations, our brains revert to familiar thought patterns. What can prove to be advantageous on a daily basis, can be detrimental to combating addiction. Statistical models that take uncertainties into account help us to better understand the mechanisms of decision-making. These research results allow us to train AI better and help us make our habits more sustainable one day.

Does free will exist? Collab. Research Center

transCampus London-Dresden Mental health projects

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Electronics are essential to everyday life and can help us combat global problems such as climate change. How can electronics become more sustainable? For a holistic, closed-looped economy, the components must be recyclable and bio-degradable. So, we need to think outside the box. Together with the IFW, TUD researches how sustainable electronics can work ecologically and affordably, for example, the BMBF project Greendots is developing environmentally-friendly quantum materials for solar cells.

Efficient solar cells Project Greendots

Designing green electronics? Semiconductors

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If we want to effectively protect the climate and resources, a paradigm shift is also needed in the construction sector. With the help of novel digital methods, buildings and roads can be planned and built more efficiently in terms of energy and materials. Researchers at TUD are exploring sustainable alternatives to conventional concrete, such as mineral-based composite materials, and are developing entirely new design principles.

New construction materials Impact Resistance

Digital twin Road of the future

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Disturbances in cellular metabolism may trigger pathological functions in multiple cell types, incl. immune cells. In turn, this may be associated with the development or progression of various illnesses such as diabetes, leukemia or inflammatory diseases. Alongside their DRESDEN-concept partners, TUD researchers focus on cellular metabolism and immunometabolic processes to understand mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of several diseases.

Immune processes Clinical chemistry

How cells repair tissue MPI-CBG

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Precision materials will shape chemistry in the future and open up a world of possibilities e.g. for photocatalysis that produces hydrogen directly from water and sunlight. CRC 1415 explores innovative chemical reactions to synthesize these materials. RTG 2861 develops carbon-based precision materials with the same functionalities but without toxic or rare elements.

Precise atom arrangement Joint Research Center

TUD and FAU Campus Advanced Materials

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The Centre for Tactile Internet with Human-in-the-Loop (CeTI) strives to optimize the interaction between humans and machines. Through interdisciplinary research, the Cluster of Excellence has established new applications in medicine, industry and the Internet of Skills. The goal is to enable everyone access to these skills and expertise, regardless of gender, age, cultural background or disability.

Human-in-the-Loop Tactile Internet

Award winning Film

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The future of high tech hinges on groundbreaking materials! The Würzburg-Dresden Cluster of Excellence ct.qmat – Complexity and Topology in Quantum Matter – is home to nearly 400 scientists from over 30 countries. These dedicated researchers discover and develop innovative topological quantum materials and explore their practical applications in everyday settings. At ct.qmat, we foster a global network of scientific talent and champion a comprehensive societal grasp of quantum technology

Cluster of Excellence ct.qmat

Award winning Gaming-app

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How do the laws of physics shape life itself? Physics has enabled us to predict and control the world of particles. However, the mysteries of living matter remain an ongoing quest. The Cluster of Excellence "Physics of Life" explores the intersection of biology and physics, seeking to uncover the physical principles that govern the dynamic organization of life.

Cluster of Excellence PoL

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