The Faculty of Applied Chemistry has a long history steeped in tradition. Following the foundation of the Städtischen Polytechnischen Schule (city polytechnic school) in 1823, the first chemist, Dr Friedrich Wilhelm Engelhart, was appointed as a teacher of physics and chemistry at the school in 1829.

Today, around 400 students are taught by 16 professors in the bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes, supported by adjunct faculty with current industry experience and scientific and technical staff.

Doctoral student wins Best Poster Award

A great success for our young researcher: A doctoral student from the department of macromolecular chemistry and polymer engineering was awarded the Best Poster Award at the Macromolecular Colloquium 2026 in Freiburg. The prize was awarded by Wiley and recognises outstanding scientific contributions in the field of polymer research.

The award-winning poster titled, Bio-Based Epoxy Resins as Substitutes for Fossil-Based DGEBA: Structure-Property Insights, was presented by Elisabeth Schamel, M.Sc. and reported her current research results in the development of bio-based epoxy resins with high glass transition temperatures. These materials show great potential for replacing conventional, fossil-based epoxy resins such as DGEBA, which would make a significant contribution to sustainable plastics technologies.

The research is focused on how molecular structural features influence the mechanical and thermal properties of bio-based epoxy resins.

We congratulate Elisabeth Schamel on this outstanding achievement and are delighted that this important research has been recognised.

Further information is available on our website.

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Long Night of Science 2025 at the Faculty of Applied Chemistry

The Faculty of Applied Chemistry was pleased to offer many contributions to the Long Night of Science programme again in 2025. Various laboratories presented current research and spectacular insights into the world of chemistry.

From plastics to hydrogen, sequencing to molecular gastronomy - everything was on offer. The beauty of micro-organisms beside the brilliance of luminescent dyes - rounded off by delicious creations at the molecular cocktail bar.

And of course, our “Brände, Licht und Explosionen” (Fire, Light, and Explosions) show was a don’t-miss – packed with exciting special effects and interesting information.

We look forward to the next Long Night in 2027!

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Impressions of the Faculty of Applied Chemistry

At the Faculty of Applied Chemistry, chemistry is not only studied and researched, but also celebrated and discussed and we are passionate about communicating our love of all aspects of chemistry at events like the Long Night of Sciences, the KinderUni, Science Slams, or many other events and workshops.

Here are a few pictures from our current activities - more information and more pictures are available on our web pages. Enjoy!

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