Division I - Biology, Chemistry, and Process Engineering

Division I comprises twenty KIT research institutes, the KIT Department of Chemistry and Biosciences and the KIT Department of Chemical and Process Engineering as well as P2 - Natural, Artificial and Cognitive Information Processing (NACIP) and P3 - Materials Systems Engineering (MSE) in Helmholtz Information.

Collectively we are focused on our new research theme "Material and Energy Circuits in Circular Economy, Life Science Engineering, Process Technology and Digitalization". In this way, we research and teach the latest processes and methods of material and energy conversion for the circular economy and build a synergistic bridge to the life sciences. In terms of content, the size scales are addressed both theoretically and experimentally from nanogram synthesis to the near-industrial ton scale. All research in Division I is geared to the requirements of a resource-efficient data-based society.

Professor Dr. Andrea Robitzki has been Head of Division I since February 17th, 2020,

Head of Division I

Prof. Dr. Andrea Robitzki

Contact Team Division I

Material and Energy Circuits in Circular Economy, Life Science Engineering, Process Technology and Digitization

In der Verbrennungsanlage BRENDA am KIT testen die Forschenden, ob und in welchem Umfang PFAS über die Abfallverbrennung in die Umwelt gelangen. (Foto: KIT)

No Significant PFAS Emissions Caused by Waste Incineration

Experiments at KIT show virtually no PFAS emissions when household waste containing Fluoropolymers is incinerated according to European standards.

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Nanometer-sized palladium particles on ceria “islands” make noble-metal catalysts stable and efficient. (Photo: ITCP, KIT)

Concept for Efficiency-Enhanced Noble-Metal Catalysts

New Approach for the Production of Resource-Saving and Durable Catalysts Benefits from Varying Interactions between Noble Metals and Different Carrier Materials.

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Investigating sustainable production methods of hydrogen peroxide systematically is the task of the new DFG Research Group at KIT.

Millions for the Everyday Product Hydrogen Peroxide

The German Research Foundation (DFG) grants 3.9 million euros to KIT research group that is investigating sustainable production methods for hydrogen peroxide.

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Scheme of multibeam Ptychography: The splitting of the primary beam (left) into individual beams (pale gray plate in the center) enables the researchers to simultaneously examine and record several sample points (right).

New Imaging Technique with 3D-printed Nanolenses

KIT researchers and spin-off have developed key components for a new, ultra-precise and fast X-ray method

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The winners of the idea award in the NEULAND innovation contest . From left to right: Prof Thomas Hirth, Prof Ute Schepers, Lea Franzreb, Eric Pohl, Anna Rösch, Prof Stefan Bräse, Axel Weisheit (Photo: Sandra Göttisheim)

Eyesight from a 3D Printer

KIT Researchers and Industry Partners Develop Process for Printing Personalized Corneas; Project Wins NEULAND Innovation Contest.

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In the pilot plant, belite cement clinker is produced from previously seldom-used fine-grained crushed concrete and limestone at less than 1000 degrees Celsius in an electrically heated rotary kiln. (Photo: Helmut Reis, KIT)

Pilot Plant Produces Climate-friendly Cement Clinker

KIT Reaches Milestone in Development of Net-zero Circular Concrete.

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Image of active pioneer cell (center of image). Green indicates endothelial cell nucleus, grey the outline of the blood vessels. (Photo: Zoological Institute, KIT)

Cell Biology: Molecular Code Stimulates Pioneer Cells to Build Blood Vessels in the Body

KIT Researchers Discover Novel Cell Type that Controls the Formation and Growth of New Blood Vessels.

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Bei den QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 hat das KIT in den Natur- und Ingenieurwissenschaften hervorragende Platzierungen erreicht. (Foto: Markus Breig, KIT).

QS World University Ranking: Hervorragende Ergebnisse für das KIT

Das KIT ist in zwei Fachbereichen unter den Top 50 Universitäten weltweit – und zählt in Deutschland in diesen Bereichen zu den Top 3.

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C/W- Ingenieurinnen Netzwerk (C/W 1N)

Das CIW- Ingenieurinnen Netzwerk (CIW IN) wurde 2021 von der KIT- Fakultät Chemieingenieurwesen und Verfahrenstechnik (CIW) im Zuge des ExU-Vorhabens Gender Equity 1 ins Leben gerufen. Ziel ist es, den Frauen innerhalb der Fakultät, unabhängig davon an welchem Punkt in ihrer wissenschaftlichen Karriere sie sich befinden, sowohl fachlichen als auch sozialen Austausch zu ermöglichen.

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