We warmly congratulate Erich Müller on his 25-year service anniversary in the public sector.

Thank you for your many years of loyal and dedicated service at KIT, your enthusiasm for research and teaching, and the excellent collaboration. We look forward to continuing our work together.

It was a successful day at LEM during “Türen auf mit der Maus”! Many children had the opportunity to discover exciting scientific microworlds and experience science up close.

Our colleagues Arne Schwartz, Martin Peterlechner and Nivedita Sudheer represented LEM at IMC21 in Liverpool, showcasing their work, engaging with global scholars, and capitalizing on the chance to network within the broader materials community

On October 3, 2026, the LEM opens its doors for 'Türen auf mit der Maus'! We are already looking forward to going on a search together with Maus-fans for the (tiny) little wonders that are hiding all around us – even in the most everyday things.

We were pleased to welcome Prof. Michael Titus from Purdue University, a long-time colleague and friend of our group. His visit provided an excellent opportunity for valuable scientific exchange and inspiring discussions. Thank you for visiting LEM!

International Guest: Prof. Tresa Pollock

We were honored to welcome Prof. Tresa Pollock from UC Santa Barbara, USA, as our guest at LEM.

The exchange and discussions were truly enriching, and we look forward to welcoming you again soon!

On Girls' Day, the LEM received a visit from four pupils. They prepared their own samples and examined these using light microscopy and SEM, being able to capture their very own stunning images (see image: dandelion pollen). We all greatly enjoyed presenting our work and exploring the fascinating structures. We were especially pleased by the many curious questions about microscopy and research here at KIT.

We congratulate Hemanth Thota on successfully defending his PhD thesis—a fantastic achievement. Well done! 🎉