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Welcome Christopher – Our New PhD Student!
2026/09/01
He started his PhD with us on 1 September 2026 and is focusing on the structural dynamics of iron-based oxide catalysts during ODH reactions.
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New MES Study on the Structure Sensitivity of Copper Catalysts
2026/08/28
Combined Raman and UV–vis Spectroscopy Reveals Influence of Ceria Facets on Active Species
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New Publication in Chemistry of Materials!
2026/08/26
Enhancing Surface Sensitivity in 2D WS₂ Nanowhiskers
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Gas Measurement Technology 2026 PhD Student Meeting at TU Braunschweig
2026/07/31
Juliane Krannich and Nirman Chakraborty presented their research on operando spectroscopy and gas sensing.
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Nirman Chakraborty Selected for Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting
2026/06/11
In a recent interview, our Humboldt Fellow reflects on his research and the opportunity to meet Nobel laureates in Lindau
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Picture: Doris RosskoppCRC 1487 “Iron, Upgraded!” Receives Funding Extension
2026/05/28
DFG approves second funding period for collaborative research on iron-based materials and sustainable technologies
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Participation in Operando VIII at Asilomar
2026/05/18
Prof. Christian Hess presents recent work on operando and transient spectroscopic analysis of selective oxidation catalysts
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Dr. Nirman Chakraborty and co-workers introduce a new operando Raman approach for probing field-induced surface quasi states in NO₂ sensing
2026/04/24
Dr. Nirman Chakraborty and co-workers introduce a new operando Raman approach for probing field-induced surface quasi states in NO₂ sensing
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Recognition at the 59th Annual Meeting of the German Catalysis Society
2026/03/20
Poster Award for Johannes Pfeiffer and “Rote Löwen” Award for Prof. Christian Hess
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Welcome to Anna, Our New Master’s Student
2026/03/16
Starting in March 2026, focusing on spatially resolved CO₂ activation studies
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New Publication on High-Pressure Modulation Excitation Spectroscopy
2026/03/06
Advanced cell design enables mechanistic insights into CO₂ hydrogenation to methanol
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Keynote Lecture by Christian Hess at 39th Workshop on Chemistry and Physics of Novel Materials
2026/02/13
Excellent discussions and networking in Schladming, Austria (8–13 February 2026)
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Dr. Nirman Chakraborty Delivers Invited Lecture at ICFM 2026
2026/01/30
Insights into operando monitoring of functional surfaces at the International Conference on Functional Materials, IIT Kharagpur
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Welcome to Our New PhD Students: Juliane Krannich and Fabian Schwarz
2026/01/15
Juliane Krannich and Fabian Schwarz joined our group on 15 January 2026 and have started their PhD research with us.
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Dr. Nirman Chakraborty Presents Operando Surface Analysis at International Materials Conference 2025
2025/12/20
Humboldt Fellow and group member contributed an lecture at the 36th MRSI Annual General Meeting and 7th Indian Materials Conclave in Bhubaneswar, India.
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Plenary Lecture by Prof. Dr. Christian Hess at KIT Conference on Operando Catalysis
2025/11/30
Insights into catalytically active species and sites using operando and transient approaches
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Congrats to Fabian Schwarz on successfully defending his masters thesis!
2025/11/24
Supervised by M.Sc. Jan Welzenbach, Fabian Schwarz completed his masters thesis on November 24, 2025.
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Bridging the Gap between Sensor Response and Surface Mechanism by Combining Transient and Steady-State Spectroscopies
2025/11/18
Congrats to Maximilian Pfeiffer and all co-authors!
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Plenary Lecture by Prof. Dr. Christian Hess at KIT Conference on Operando Catalysis
2025/11/07
Insights into catalytically active species and sites using operando and transient approaches
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Participation in the “Gas Measurement Technology 2025” PhD Student Meeting in Tübingen
2025/09/30
Maximilian Pfeiffer and Nirman Chakraborty presented their research and thank everyone for the inspiring exchange.
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Novel operando setup for coupled Raman-XRD analysis allows for new insight into catalyst structural dynamics. Check out our new paper!
2025/09/29
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Dr. Nirman Chakraborty at “Flatlands beyond Graphene 2025” in Milan
2025/09/05
Talk on operando methods to study oxygen reduction on 2D and 3D surfaces
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AK Alpaca 2025
2025/07/16
Alpacas and Apple Cider: Our Annual Group Outing
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Thank you, Anastasia!
2025/07/11
A Warm Farewell After 14 Years of Dedication and Discovery
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LEAF Bronze Certificate for Our Lab's Sustainable Practices
2025/07/09
We are proud to announce that our lab has been awarded the LEAF Bronze certification – a recognition of our commitment to more sustainable laboratory operations.
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