Cohort 2023/24

#Neural Interfaces and Implants
#Microsystems Engineering
#Neurotechnology

“Professor Stieglitz’s institute associations in particular, with IMTEK and BrainLinks-BrainTools offer the ability to combine knowledge to further advance bionic devices, and enable the opportunity to collaborate within state-of-the-art facilities.”

“The Freiburg Rising Stars Academy would give me the opportunity to learn from the expertise of skilled researchers like Prof. Thomas Stieglitz, and gain valuable experience.”

“Participating in the FRSA and collaborating with Prof. Stieglitz’s research group would provide me with an exceptional platform to enhance my expertise and work alongside distinguished researchers in the field.”

#Cardiac Ultrastructure
#Cell Communication

“I would be more than happy to have a chance to work with the esteemed researchers at the lab of Dr. Rog-Zielinksa and establish a precious collaboration”.

#Plant Physiology
#Molecular Cell Biology

“I believe working with Dr. Jürgen Kleine-Vehn will help me flesh out further my scientific niche, at the interface of plant development and cell wall dynamics.”

#Molecular Plant Biology
#Enviornmental Signalling

“It is my desire to collaborate with Junior Professor Sjon Hartman in the Plant Environment Signaling and Development lab.”

“It means a great deal to me that, being a Rising Star, I can be a part of the Hartman lab and get to experience the daily scientific adventures with them.”

#Animal Development
#Biological Signalling

“I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with Professor Giorgos Pyrowolakis (…). I do believe that the FRSA provides the most promising opportunity for me to collaborate with other researchers and conduct fruitful research.”

#Universal Basic Income
#Economics
#Psychology

“I am particularly interested in building more collaborations and publishing in partnership with the research and researchers at FRIBIS”.

“Studying and collaborating with Prof. Dr. Neumärker on Universal Basic Income will help me to better appreciate the uniqueness of the issues as they relate to Africa and help to deliver workable solutions.”

#Forestry Economics and Management
#Economic Impacts of Climate Change on Forests

“I am highly interested in conducting joint research with Prof. Dr. Marc Hanewinkel and strongly believe that our interdisciplinary backgrounds are an ideal starting point to learn from each other and create innovative, impactful and meaningful research results.”

#Resilience of Technological Systems
#Full-Physics

“I would be thrilled to collaborate with Dr. Alexander Stolz at Sustainability Center Freiburg as my mentor.”

#Polymers
#Biomedicine
#Sustainability

“I wish to undergo my post-doctorate in Prof. Laura Hartmann’s laboratory and the FRSA will guide me in a righteous way in achieving this goal.”

#Polymers
#Bioinspired Materials
#Microsystems Engineering

“Collaborating with Prof. Ruehe and the accomplished team at livMatS would undoubtedly provide me with invaluable guidance, fostering an environment that is conducive to innovation and exponential growth in my research journey.”

“The Rising Stars Academy can help both my research and professional career development.”

“I believe that through the FRSA, I can utilize my knowledge and experience overall growth for myself as well as for my country.”

#Materials interfaces
#Tribology
#Microsystems Engineering

“The opportunity to participate in the Freiburg Rising Stars Academy resonates deeply with my personal goal of becoming an independent researcher.”

#Bioinspired Materials
#Self-repairing materials
#Self-adaptive materials 

“The Rising Stars program would help me strengthen the connection between the University of Freiburg and my current affiliation, possibly paving the way for further research projects.”

#Functional Anorganic Materials
#Electrochemistry
#Photoelectrocatalysis

“I hope to join Prof. Anna Fischer’s multidisciplinary team and continue my development as a scientist, collaborating in the research and creation of innovative solutions for a more sustainable future.”

#Robotics
#Applied Mechanics

“I am excited about the possibility of working closely with my Host PI, as well as collaborating with fellow Rising Stars.”

“I believe that having the possibility to collaborate with Dr. Milana would have great impact on my research”

#Biomechanics
#Biomimetics
#Plant evolution

“The Freiburg Rising Stars Academy offers me the chance as a young scientist to benefit from Prof. Thomas Speck’s outstanding expertise.”

#Microsystems Engineering
#Micro Mechanics
#Materials Mechanics

“I hope to meet people that have complementary ideas, and broaden my network. A short work exchange to Freiburg would be an amazing asset in that respect.”