FIAS part of new LOEWE research cluster
Lipid Space investigates the role of lipophilic substances in tissue self-regulation and is funded with €4.3 million Euro as LOEWE cluster
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Science Minister Gremmels and sponsor Giersch at FIAS
On July 16, Timon Gremmels, Hessian Minister for Science and Research, and sponsor Carlo Giersch visited FIAS. Dedicated researchers from PhD students to Senior Fellows impressed the guests with their innovative scientific projects.
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Jan Wörner new FIAS Director
Since July 1 the former President of TU Darmstadt is leading the institute. His aim is to combine basic research with science and industry in an innovation chain.
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Top research! FIAS involved in two clusters of excellence
SCALE and TAM research alliances successful in excellence competition
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When images learn to move: New method visualizes molecular movement
Simulations and machine learning enable the analysis of electron microscopy images in miliseconds
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Thoughts
Dr. Thomas Sokolowski
Life- and Neurosciences
What makes living systems most fascinating to me is the recurring observation that increasing complexity of fundamentally stochastic systems can dramatically multiply distinct but almost equivalent functional solutions--in spite of fundamental physical constraints.
Prof. Dr. Luciano Rezzolla
Theoretical Sciences
It never ceases to amaze me the thought that the laws of physics we experience here are valid also in the furthest corner of the Universe. This fact alone gives theoretical research so much power.
Prof. Dr. Armen Sedrakian
Theoretical Sciences
"My research is deeply focused on the interrelation between the particle physics and astrophysics, between the micro- and macro-worlds, on theories, models and methods that find applications in a multitude of research fields ranging from condensed matter to high-density quantum chromodynamics."
Nadine Flinner
Life- and Neurosciences
In my research, I try to understand the correlation between cell morphology, function and the underlaying molecular features. To link different features to morphology, deep learning and quantitative image analysis are used.
Research Areas
Theoretical Sciences
Theoretical natural sciences seek to uncover the universal principles that underlie the complexity of our world. Instead of focusing solely on individual observations, researchers aim to describe diverse natural phenomena through a small set of fundamental laws – from the behavior of elementary particles to the structure of the cosmos.
Computer Science and KI-Systems
Computer science and artificial intelligence have become essential tools across the sciences. They enable the analysis of vast datasets, the simulation of complex systems, and the development of adaptive algorithms that can reveal new connections. With the power of high-performance computing and intelligent software, researchers are opening up entirely new ways of exploring scientific questions.
Life and Neuro Sciences
Life and neurosciences explore the fascinating complexity of biological systems – from single molecules to thought, behavior, and consciousness. Theoretical approaches, mathematical models, and computer simulations play an increasingly central role in analyzing dynamic processes, revealing underlying patterns, and understanding the principles that govern living systems.