We are happy to share that Daniel successfully presented his Bachelor’s thesis entitled “Synthesis and characterization of core-substituted perinones as functional pillars for layered metal oxide frameworks.” We thank Daniel for his contributions to the project and wish him every success in his future academic and professional endeavors.

We are delighted to welcome Kuzey Önçeken to the UnterlassLAB. Kuzey is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at Middle East Technical University (METU) in Ankara, Türkiye. He joined our group for an internship in late June 2026 as part of the Erasmus+ Program. In his project, Kuzey works with Celine Kuchler on the synthesis and characterization of waterborne high-performance coatings. [Read more]

Miriam was invited to give one of this year’s Evonik Lectures as part of the GDCh Kolloquium at the University of Duisburg-Essen. In her lecture, “Exploring Chemical Space through Hydrothermal Synthesis” she presented how hydrothermal synthesis can be used to access and explore new pathways in chemical and materials synthesis. The evening provided a wonderful opportunity to exchange perspectives on innovation in chemistry and materials science, reconnect with colleagues, and engage in stimulating discussions with the audience. [Read more]

Our latest publication is now available as a ChemRxiv preprint. In this work, we present a classroom-friendly approach to hydrothermal synthesis that introduces students to green chemistry using only water as the reaction medium and a standard kitchen pressure cooker. The study combines sustainable organic synthesis with key concepts such as cyclocondensation reactions, the properties of high-temperature water, and the quantitative assessment of reaction greenness using the EcoScale. [Read more]

Miriam gave the opening remarks in the 99th Glass-Technology Conference in Würzburg, which brought together experts from research and industry to discuss current developments and future challenges in glass technologies. Over two days, the conference covered topics ranging from glass structure and characterization to energy-efficient production, recycling strategies, and data-driven process control. [Read more]

A beautiful image from the UnterlassLAB at CeMM has been selected for the cover of the very first Vienna Research Radar, a biweekly newsletter published by the Vienna Science and Technology Fund (WWTF)! The image, entitled “Bubble of Life” and recorded by Danica, offers a striking glimpse into the visual side of scientific research and shows how science can inspire beyond its findings through its beauty and aesthetics. [Read more]

We recently welcomed Prof. Dr. Nick Virgilio from École Polytechnique Montréal as a Guest Professor at the Chair of Chemical Technology of Materials Synthesis at Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg. During his visit, Prof. Virgilio engaged in scientific discussions with PhD students from our group and with scientist from the Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC, fostering exchanges on current topics in polymer science and materials engineering. [Read more]

We are thrilled to welcome Elisha and Raphael, who joined the group in April to work on their Bachelor theses. Elisha works on the synthesis layered metal oxide-based inorganic-organic hybrid materials, while Rafael’s work focuses on covalent organic frameworks. We are very happy to welcome both and wish them lots of successful materials syntheses! [Read more]

We are inviting applications for a MSc research internship in organic chemistry at the Chair of Chemical Technology of Materials Synthesis, Julius Maximlian University of Würzburg. This project focuses on the synthesis of novel small molecules targeting Liver Receptor Homolog-1 (LRH-1), a biologically important protein involved in metabolism, inflammation, and cancer-related signaling pathways. [Read more]

Miriam was invited to speak at the Swiss Chemical Society Spring Meeting 2026 in Fribourg, Switzerland. In her lecture, “Harnessing Water for Sustainable Materials Synthesis through Hydrothermal and Automation Approaches,” she presented approaches developed in our research to use water as a reaction medium for more sustainable materials synthesis and to expand these strategies through automation. [Read more]