Creating knowledge

Understanding what is. Shaping what is to come. We research to revolutionise information processing, transform the energy sector and develop a bio-based circular economy. Interdisciplinary, creative and successful.

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Structural Biology

Fascinating Insights into the Cell’s Repair System

The membrane that surrounds cells in living organisms is extremely flexible and sensitive. How it protects itself from damage and renews itself is crucial for many life processes – and is not yet fully understood in detail. Scientists at Forschungszentrum Jülich have now been able to gain fascinating new insights using cryo-electron microscopy.

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Award

Excellence Prize for Dr. Rebekka Tesch for the Optimization of Batteries

As part of her doctoral degree, the chemist has further developed computing methods that contribute to making materials for batteries and fuel cells more efficient and durable, which is important for the progress of the energy transition. From 2020 to 2023, Dr. Tesch was a doctoral researcher at Forschungszentrum Jülich’s Institute of Energy and Climate Research – Theory and Computation of Energy Materials.

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Exascale computer

First containers for JUPITER set up at the Jülich Supercomputing Centre

Jülich will be the location of the first European supercomputer of the exascale class. The first containers of the modular computer centre in which JUPITER will be located have now been delivered. The exascale computer is expected to perform a quintillion floating-point operations per second, opening up new possibilities in the field of artificial intelligence.

Our 3 main areas of research

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Information

Scientists in the research area of information investigate how information is processed in biological and technical systems. The focus here is on brain research, basic research for future information technologies, and supercomputing.

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Energy

The scientific objective of energy research is an energy system based on renewable energy which will help make the transformation of the German energy sector a success as well as limiting climate change.

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Bioeconomy

As the global population increases, agricultural land recedes, and fossil fuel resources are on the decline, there is a need to transition from an oil-based economy to one based on the sustainable use of renewable resources. It is in this respect that the bioeconomy can make some key contributions.

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Helmholtz Research Fields

As a founding member of the Helmholtz Association, we are part of the largest German research organization and contribute our top-class expertise to four of the six Helmholtz research fields: energy, matter, information, and Earth and environment.

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At Jülich, we conduct research in the fields of digital transformation, climate protection, the energy transition and the sustainable circular economy. Our research strengthens the technological and digital sovereignty of our country. It is important to me to use the potential that arises from scientific findings and innovations for practical application.

Prof. Dr. Astrid Lambrecht, Chair of the Board of Directors of Forschungszentrum Jülich

In Focus

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Supercomputing

Modern science would be inconceivable without supercomputers. We are one of the leading European locations for high-performance computing – and we are developing the next generation of supercomputers.

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AI

AI is already revolutionizing many areas of life. With our infrastructure and expertise, we are helping to fully and safely exploit the potential of this technology in the future.

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Quantum Technologies

Quantum computers are changing computing in a fascinating way. At Jülich, we are testing various systems and prototypes that users from all over Europe can use for their development work.

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Neuromorphic computing

Computers modelled on the brain have the potential to be much more energy-efficient than conventional computers. We are developing components and software concepts for such neuromorphic systems.

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Sustainability

A green future: our findings make an important contribution to achieving global sustainability goals. We also aim to conduct research sustainably and use resources responsibly.

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Hydrogen

Hydrogen stimulates great expectations. It is expected to ensure the energy transition. At the same time, hydrogen technologies are intended to become a new export hit for Germany. The potential is there, according to Jülich researchers.

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Battery research

Nothing works without powerful batteries – be it everyday life or the energy transition. We are working on next-generation batteries that will meet the demands of tomorrow.

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Atmosphere and Climate

Often invisible to the human eye, they influence the climate: chemical and physical processes in the atmosphere. We are tracking down these processes.

effzett - Forschungszentrum Jülich's magazine

Sun and wind do not provide a constant supply: In order to satisfy our hunger for energy at all times, we will need more and new storage systems in the future. In the current issue of our research magazine effzett, you can read about what these could look like and why there won't be a single super battery.

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