The 2026 PhD Seminar will take place from October 1 to October 2, 2026. The aim of the seminar is to provide an overview of the current research activities at the institute and to foster scientific exchange between the different research groups.
The PhD students will present their research in talks and during a poster session. The presentations are intended for an institute-wide audience and should therefore provide sufficient context to also be accessible to colleagues who are not experts in the respective research area.
In addition, this year's seminar will feature three invited talks. Our invited speakers will not only present their work, but will also share experiences, insights, and practical advice from their academic and professional careers.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
09:00 – Welcome & Opening
09:15 – Johannes Eckhard (Deutsche Bahn) – Invited Talk
10:15 – Coffee Break
10:30 – PhD Presentation
11:00 – PhD Presentation
11:30 – PhD Presentation
12:00 – Lunch Break
13:30 – PhD Presentation
14:00 – PhD Presentation
14:30 – Coffee Break
14:45 – Poster Spotlight Talks (1 minute per poster)
15:15 – Poster Session & BBQ
Friday, October 2, 2026
09:00 – Announcements
09:15 – Lotte Geck (Forschungszentrum Jülich) – Invited Talk
10:15 – Coffee Break
10:30 – PhD Presentation
11:00 – PhD Presentation
11:30 – PhD Presentation
12:00 – Lunch Break
13:30 – Giulia Torcolacci (DLR, Munich) – Invited Talk
14:30 – Closing Remarks & End of Seminar