Research and transfer field Sustainable value(s) creation

The research and transfer field Sustainable Value(s) Creation at TH Wildau aims to use resources more efficiently and reuse materials at the end of their life cycle, thereby making value creation more environmentally friendly. In doing so, researchers are developing innovative technologies, materials and processes that contribute to sustainability across a range of application areas. Interdisciplinarity and the integration of various technologies with management aspects play a central role, with digitalisation acting as a ‘facilitator’ to support this integration. In addition to economic aspects, social values such as resilience, ethics and the creation of a society worth living in are also incorporated into this research focus. In this way, research at TH Wildau combines traditional value creation with a profound values-based approach for a sustainable future.

Research cluster

The establishment and further development of research specialisms within the key research areas takes place on an ongoing basis through research clusters, in which several professors with relevant academic expertise come together to implement research agendas.

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The United Nations has designated 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Quantum Technologies, accompanied by activities taking place worldwide (https://quantum2025.org/). In Germany, the German Physical Society (DPG) is coordinating these activities, including the “100 Quantenorte” initiative. It recognises locations and institutions that are closely linked to quantum mechanics, either historically or through current research. On the initiative of Prof. Martin Regehly, TH Wildau has been included in the list of quantum sites (https://www.quantum2025.de/quantenorte).

This raises the university’s profile as a modern research hub where quantum sensor technology and quantum optics are being developed with a practical focus. The focus is particularly on research and development work on chip-based biosensors for medical technology and quantum-optical gyroscopes for drift-stable, GPS-independent navigation systems. This work is primarily carried out within the framework of the Joint Lab, which has been in existence for several years, with the Leibniz Institute for Innovative Microelectronics (IHP) in Frankfurt (Oder).

With the Research Cluster Quantum Application Hub, TH Wildau is strategically positioning itself in one of the most significant fields of the 21st century (Hightech Agenda Deutschland). Quantum technologies form the foundation for the next technological revolution and open up entirely new dimensions of performance in sensor technology, communication and computing.

The research cluster builds on existing, high-performing centres of excellence and systematically develops these into an institutionally visible, thematically focused research cluster within the research and transfer field of Sustainable Value(s) Creation. The cluster is initially led by a core team of professors with proven scientific expertise, a strong publication record, experience in securing third-party funding and a track record in transfer:

Prof. Dr. Carolin Schmitz-Antoniak (Instrumentelle Analytik/Angewandte Oberflächenphysik)

Prof. Dr. Martin Regehly (Photonik und optische Technologien)

Prof. Dr. Marcus Frohme (Molekulare Biotechnologie)

Prof. Dr. Andreas Mai (Mikro-/Nanoelektronik)

Prof. Dr. Fred Lisdat (Biosystemtechnik)

This core team will in future be supplemented by scientists with complementary expertise. Furthermore, the research cluster is embedded within a high-performing network of non-university research institutions and innovative companies.

The scientific unique selling point lies in a closed quantum technology value chain, which, as an integrated end-to-end structure, encompasses the four strategic pillars of quantum material design, quantum hardware, quantum software applications and the overarching Lab-to-Fab platform. This architecture makes it possible to map the entire process—from the theoretical conception of novel materials through their physical implementation in hardware components to software optimisation and the transfer to reproducible industrial manufacturing processes—within a single institution.

The research cluster is currently under development—planned and implemented activities will be continuously updated on this website.