Speed dating with science – At “Book a Scientist” on June 3, 2025, you will have the opportunity to talk to an expert from the Leibniz Association and ask them everything you have always wanted to know about your favorite topic. In one-on-one conversations, our researchers will give you insight into their topics and their everyday work, answer your individual questions, and look forward to exchanging ideas with you.

Book a 25-minute one-on-one meeting for Tuesday, June 3, 2025, now. To do so, click on an available time slot of your choice on the Book a Scientist website. This offer is free of charge. The meetings will take place virtually.

Also participating from the IOM:
 

Dr. Ulrike Helmstedt on the topic: A plea for plastics from a technological perspective: application in sustainable energy production
The microplastic debate often leads to a categorical rejection of plastics in the public due to the undeniable negative consequences for our environment. Using the example of encapsulation films for flexible photovoltaic modules, I would like to enter into a dialog with you and show what potential the polymer materials used for this purpose offer and how ecological and economic sustainability can be reconciled.

Category: Environment, Mobility & Energy
Dates: 10:00 a.m. - 10:25 a.m. | 10:30 a.m. - 10:55 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. - 11:25 a.m. | 4:00 p.m. - 4:25 p.m. | online           
Conversations in German and English possible

Dr. Agnes Schulze on the topic: Removal of micropollutants from water using functionalized membrane filters
Membrane filtration is becoming increasingly important in water treatment. Catalytically active membrane surfaces (e.g., with photocatalysts, photosensitizers, or enzymes) enable the simultaneous filtration and degradation of micropollutants (pharmaceutical residues, pesticides, PFAS, etc.). Our goal is to use this technology in a fourth purification stage for the comprehensive removal of micropollutants from water.

Category: Environment, Mobility & Energy
Dates: 10:30 a.m. - 10:55 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. - 11:25 a.m. | 4:00 p.m. - 4:25 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. - 5:25 p.m. | online
Conversations in German and English possible