DFG Priority Programmes
Current Priority Programmes
| SPP 2443 | Hybrid decision support in product development Host university: Paderborn University Subjec Classification (DFG System): Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Systems and Electrical Engineering Social and Behavioural Sciences Duration: since 2024 | Prof. Dr.-Ing. Iris Gr??ler |
| SPP 2111 | Integrated Electronic-Photonic Systems for Ultra-Broadband Signal Processing Host university: Paderborn University Subjec Classification (DFG System): Computer Science, Systems and Electrical Engineering Duration: since 2018 | Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christoph Scheytt |
Paderborn University's participation in Priority Programmes
| SPP 2514 | Quantum Software, Algorithms and Systems - Concepts, Methods and Tools for the Quantum Software Stack Host university: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology Subjec Classification (DFG System): Computer Science, Systems and Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics Duration: since 2025 | Prof. Dr. Sevag Gharibian |
| SPP 2491 | Interactive Spin-State Switching Host university: University of Jena Subjec Classification (DFG System): Chemistry, Physics Duration: since 2025 | Prof. Dr. Matthias Bauer |
| SPP 2458 | Combinatorial Synergies Host university: Ruhr University Bochum Subjec Classification (DFG System): Mathematics, Biology, Computer Science, Systems and Electrical Engineering Duration: since 2024 | Prof. Dr. Martin Ulirsch |
| SPP 2422 | Data-driven process modelling in metal forming technology Host university: University of Stuttgart Subjec Classification (DFG System): Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Systems and Electrical Engineering Materials Science and Engineering, Thermal Engineering/Process Engineering Duration: since 2023 | Prof. Dr.-Ing. Werner Homberg Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ansgar Tr?chtler |
| SPP 2353 | Daring more intelligence - design assistants in mechanics and dynamics Host university: University of Stuttgart Subjec Classification (DFG System): Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Construction Engineering and Architecture Geosciences, Computer Science, Systems and Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Thermal Engineering/Process Engineering Duration: since 2022 | Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Walter Sextro |
| SPP 2314 | Integrated terahertz systems with novel functionality "Interest" Host university: University of Wuppertal Subjec Classification (DFG System): Computer Science, Systems and Electrical Engineering, Physics Duration: since 2022 | Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christoph Scheytt |
| SPP 2312 | Energy-efficient power electronics "GaNius" Host university: Technical University of Berlin Subjec Classification (DFG System): Computer Science, Systems and Electrical Engineering Duration: since 2021 | Dr.-Ing. Frank Schafmeister (Former) |
| SPP 2265 | Random geometric systems Host university: Weierstrass Institute for Applied Analysis and Stochastics Subjec Classification (DFG System): Mathematics, Computer Science, Systems and Electrical Engineering Physics, Thermal Engineering/Process Engineering Duration: since 2020 | Jun.-Prof. Dr. Jonas Jalowy |
| SPP 2183 | Property-controlled forming processes Host university: ETH Zurich Subjec Classification (DFG System): Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Systems and Electrical Engineering Materials Science and Engineering, Mathematics Duration: since 2019 | Prof. Dr.-Ing. Werner Homberg Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ansgar Tr?chtler |
| SPP 2122 | New materials for laser-based additive manufacturing Host university: University of Duisburg-Essen Subjec Classification (DFG System): Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Physics, Thermal Engineering/Process Engineering Duration: since 2018 | Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Mirko Schaper |
| SPP 2080 | Catalysts and reactors under dynamic operating conditions for energy storage and conversion Host university: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology Subjec Classification (DFG System): Thermal Engineering/Process Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science and Engineering, Mathematics Duration: since 2018 | Prof. Dr. Matthias Bauer |
| SPP 1999 | Robust Argumentation Machines (RATIO) Host university: Bielefeld University Subjec Classification (DFG System): Computer Science, Systems and Electrical Engineering, Humanities, Social and Behavioural Sciences Duration: since 2017 till 2026 | Prof. Dr. Henning Wachsmuth |
| SPP 1886 | Polymorphic uncertainty modelling for the numerical design of structures Host university: Technical University of Dresden Subjec Classification (DFG System): Construction Engineering and Architecture, Computer Science, Systems and Electrical Engineering Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Mathematics Duration: since 2016 till 2026 | Prof. Dr. Rolf Mahnken (Former) |
Completed Priority Programmes
| SPP 2102 | Light-controlled reactivity of metal complexes Host university: Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz Subjec Classification (DFG System): Chemistry Duration: since 2018 till 2022 | Prof. Dr. Matthias Bauer |
| SPP 2045 | Highly specific multidimensional fractionation of technical ultrafine particle systems Host university: Freiberg University of Mining and Technology Subjec Classification (DFG System): Thermal Engineering/Process Engineering Duration: since 2017 till 2025 | Prof. Dr. Hans-Joachim Schmid |
| SPP 2026 | Geometry at infinity Host universtiy: Augsburg University Subjec Classification (DFG System): Mathematics, Physics Duration: since 2017 till 2025 | Dr. Benjamin Delarue |
| SPP 2005 | Opus Fluidum Futurum - Rheology of reactive, multiscale, multiphase building material systems Host university: Technical University of Dresden Subjec Classification (DFG System): Construction Engineering and Architecture Duration: since 2017 till 2025 | Prof. Dr. Hans-Joachim Schmid |
| SPP 1962 | Non-smooth systems and complementarity problems with distributed parameters: simulation and multi-stage optimisation Host university: Humboldt-University Berlin Subjec Classification (DFG System): Mathematics, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Duration: since 2016 till 2025 | Prof. Dr. Michael Dellnitz |
| SPP 1980 | Nanoparticle synthesis in spray flames SpraySyn: Measurement, simulation, processes Host university: University of Duisburg-Essen Subjec Classification (DFG System): Thermal Engineering/Process Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science and Engineering Duration: since 2017 till 2024 | Prof. Dr. Hans-Joachim Schmid |
| SPP 1928 | Coordination networks as building blocks for functional systems Host university: Technical University of Munich Subjec Classification (DFG System): Chemistry Duration: since 2016 till 2025 | Prof. Dr. Michael Tiemann |
| SPP 1914 | Cyber-Physical Networking (CPN) Host university: Technical University of Munich Subjec Classification (DFG System): Computer Science, Systems and Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Medicine Duration: since 2016 till 2019 | Prof. Dr. Holger Karl (Former) Prof. Dr.-Ing. Quevedo (Former) |
| SPP 1881 | Turbulent Superstructures Host university: Ilmenau University of Technology Subjec Classification (DFG System): Thermal Engineering/Process Engineering, Construction Engineering and Architecture, Geosciences, Computer Science, Systems and Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics Duration: since 2016 till 2019 | Prof. Dr. Michael Dellnitz |
| SPP 1839 | Tailored Disorder - A science- and engineering-based approach to materials design for advanced photonic applications Host university: Technical University of Munich Subjec Classification (DFG System): Materials Science and Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Geosciences Computer Science, Systems and Electrical Engineering, Physics, Thermal Engineering/Process Engineering Duration: since 2015 till 2023 | Dr. Xia Wu (Former) |
| SPP 1807 | Control of London Dispersion Interactions in Molecular Chemistry Host university: Justus Liebig University Giessen Subjec Classification (DFG System): Chemistry, Physics Duration: since 2015 till 2023 | Prof. Dr. Jan Paradies |
| SPP 1796 | High Frequency Flexible Bendable Electionics for Wireless Communication Systems (FFLexCom) Host university: Technical University of Dresden Subjec Classification (DFG System): Computer Science, Systems and Electrical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering Physics, Thermal Engineering/Process Engineering Duration: since 2015 till 2023 | Prof. Dr. Andreas Thiede |
| SPP 1736 | Algorithms for Big Data Host university: University of Frankfurt/ Main Subjec Classification (DFG System): Computer Science, Systems and Electrical Engineering Duration: since 2014 till 2023 | Prof. Dr. Friedhelm Meyer auf der Heide (Former) |
| SPP 1712 | Intrinsic hybrid composites for lightweight load-bearing structures - basis for production, characterisation and design Host university: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology Subjec Classification (DFG System): Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering Duration: since 2014 till 2021 | Prof. Dr. Rolf Mahnken (Former) Prof. Dr.-Ing. Mirko Schaper Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gerson Meschut Prof. Dr. Thomas Tr?ster |
| SPP 1708 | Materials synthesis at near room temperature Host university: Technical University of Dresden Subjec Classification (DFG System): Chemistry, Materials Science and Engineering, Thermal Engineering/Process Engineering Duration: since 2014 till 2020 | Prof. Dr. Matthias Bauer |
| SPP 1655 | Wireless ultra-high-speed communication for mobile Internet access Host university: Leibniz Institute for Innovative Microelectronics (IHP) Subjec Classification (DFG System): Computer Science, Systems and Electrical Engineering Duration: since 2013 till 2020 | Prof. Dr.-Ing.Christoph Scheytt |
| SPP 1640 | Joining by plastic deformation Host university: Darmstadt University of Technology Subjec Classification (DFG System): Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Duration: since 2012 till 2018 | Prof. Dr.-Ing. Guido Grundmeier Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gerson Meschut Prof. Dr. Werner Homberg |
| SPP 1601 | New frontiers in sesitivity for EPR sectroscopy: from biological cells to nano materials Host university: Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry Subjec Classification (DFG System): Chemistry Duration: since 2012 till 2020 | Dr. Uwe Gerstmann |
| SPP 1527 | Autonomous Learning Host university: University of Stuttgart Subjec Classification (DFG System): Image and Language Processing, Computer Graphics and Visualisation, Human Computer Interaction, Ubiquitous and Wearable Computing Duration: since 2011 till 2020 | Prof. Dr. Reinhold H?b-Umbach |