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Jun 23 2025

11:57

看片软件 and Frankfurter Sparkasse Foundation鈥檚 1822 University Prize for Excellence in Teaching goes to a medical doctor, a Romance studies scholar, a theologian, and a biochemist

Innovative Teaching in Times of AI

Pediatrician Dr. Boris Wittekindt, Romance studies scholar Romana Radlwimmer, Protestant theologian Dr. Johannes Friedrich Diehl, and biochemist Prof. Alexander Heckel have all received this year's prestigious 1822 University Prize for Excellence in Teaching, awarded jointly by 看片软件 Frankfurt and the Frankfurter Sparkasse Foundation for the 24th time.

FRANKFURT. 鈥淲hat does good teaching mean in a world where texts can be generated within seconds and term papers written by models?" That question, posed by Prof. Viera Pirker, 看片软件's Vice President Studies and Teaching, struck a chord with many in the fully packed Renate von Metzler Hall auditorium on Westend Campus. Yet even in times of ChatGPT and co., teaching at 看片软件 remains 鈥渁 shared process of seeking knowledge, judgment, and responsibility," Pirker said, adding that it takes people who discard familiar patterns and instead reimagine teaching. The recipients of the 1822 Prize showcase exceptional commitment: 鈥淭hey see their role not just in imparting knowledge, but 鈥� more importantly 鈥� in enabling a learning process that promotes self-guided learning, critical reflection, and participation."

Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Ingo Wiedemeier, CEO of Frankfurter Sparkasse, said: 鈥淚t is out of a deep sense of conviction that we have supported the 1822 University Prize through our foundation for more than two decades. Excellent teaching fosters new generations of passionate researchers. This benefits both university research and the entire Rhine-Main economic region."

The award ceremony traditionally features a lecture on current topics in teaching. This year's talk by business informatics professor Doris We脽els was titled: 鈥淔rom Co-Creation to Co-Teaching: Generative AI as a Driver of Future-Oriented University Teaching." In it, she outlined the evolution toward agent-based co-teaching models between humans and machines. ChatGPT and similar tools challenge traditional higher education, We脽els said, adding that universities are now tasked with shaping this profound transformation. We脽els is a professor at Kiel University of Applied Sciences and co-founder of Virtuelles Kompetenzzentrum K眉nstliche Intelligenz und wissenschaftliches Arbeiten (VK\:KIWA, Virtual Competence Center for Artificial Intelligence and Academic Work).

1st Prize was awarded to pediatrician Dr. Boris Wittekindt for his exceptionally broad and sustainable commitment to teaching. For years, he has shaped pediatric education with 鈥渄idactic excellence, organizational responsibility, and a high level of practical relevance." As senior physician in neonatology, he teaches in all phases of the medical curriculum, integrating theoretical foundations, patient-centered communication, and clinical casework in an exemplary manner. With interactive lectures, patient-oriented formats, peer-teaching offerings, realistic exam simulations, digital materials, and his own podcast, he provides diverse, practice-oriented learning pathways. Beyond teaching, he is involved in curriculum development, course evaluation, and interdisciplinary cooperation. Students describe him as approachable, structured, and motivating, and as someone who connects students and medical staff, including through his role as a musician in the university's campus orchestra.

2nd Prize went to Prof. Romana Radlwimmer, professor of Romance Literary Studies (Hispanism and Lusitanism), for her teaching at the intersection of literary studies, cultural practice, and intercultural exchange. Her nomination letter highlighted how her teaching opens the seminar room to social issues. She invites internationally recognized authors and translators for readings, lectures, and workshops, giving students direct insights into creative processes, literary professions, and cultural contexts beyond the curriculum. She also initiates excursions into Frankfurt's literary and cultural scene 鈥� spanning bookstores, museums, and literary events 鈥� thereby turning the city itself into a learning space. Her teaching is methodologically diverse and participatory, emphasizing skills such as writing, feedback culture, and time management. She fosters student initiative, including through a low-barrier platform for student publishing.

The 3rd Prize was jointly awarded to Dr. Johannes Friedrich Diehl (Protestant Theology) and Prof. Alexander Heckel (Chemical Biology).

Dr. Johannes Friedrich Diehl was recognized for his many years of outstanding teaching in Protestant Theology. Students praise his combination of subject expertise and didactic innovation, especially in teaching Hebrew. He has developed his own digital platform offering materials such as audio recordings, vocabulary trainers, and mock exams. His courses are well-structured, varied in method, and tailored to students' learning needs. He uses course evaluations to improve his teaching and is perceived as committed and approachable. Beyond teaching, he also serves as Chair of the Hebraisten-Verband (Hebraists' Association), contributing to structural improvements in language instruction at universities.

Prof. Alexander Heckel received the award for his innovative, student-centered teaching in Organic Chemistry. His courses feature clear didactics, high clarity, and attention to varied prior knowledge 鈥� especially in the interdisciplinary Bioinformatics program. He makes complex topics accessible even to non-specialists, without sacrificing depth. Using digital tools such as virtual reality and hybrid learning environments, he makes abstract content tangible and facilitates diverse learning access. Students say his motivating lecture style, connection to research and practice 鈥� e.g. by drawing on his experience as a paramedic 鈥�, his ongoing commitment, strong teaching skills, and enthusiasm for innovation make him a standout teacher in the natural sciences.

The 1822 University Prize for Excellence in Teaching was first awarded in 2001. The first and third prizes are supported by Frankfurter Sparkasse Foundation with a total of 鈧�20,000. The second prize, worth 鈧�10,000, is funded by 看片软件 Frankfurt. The prize is awarded annually. Students nominate the candidates, and a commission consisting of students, academic staff, professors, and representatives of Sparkasse Foundation makes the final decision.

The event was moderated by students Luca Malena Berger and Thessa K枚nig and accompanied by a musical program by Bernhard Hollinger, combining improvisational music and experimental electronic sound art.

Further Nominees:

Dr. Daria Bayer 鈥� Faculty of Law
Dr. Veronika Brandis 鈥� Faculty of Linguistics, Cultural Studies and Art
Prof. Dr. Christoph Corneli脽en 鈥� Faculty of Philosophy and History
Prof. Dr. Axel Fanego Palat - Faculty of Linguistics, Cultural Studies and Art
Prof. Dr. Stefan Frank 鈥� Faculty of Medicine
Prof. Kerstin Gottschalk - Faculty of Linguistics, Cultural Studies and Art
Prof. Dr. med. Oliver Habler - Faculty of Medicine
Anne Marlene Hastenplug 鈥� Faculty of Modern Languages
Dr. Silvia Heid - Faculty of Medicine
Hannah Sabrina H眉bner - Faculty of Philosophy and History
Lilian H眉mmler 鈥� Faculty of Social Sciences
Dr. Manuela Kalbermatten - Faculty of Modern Languages
Prof. Dr. Dr. Judith Kasper/ Prof. Dr. Caroline Sauter - Faculty of Modern Languages
Prof. Dr. Sven Klimpel 鈥� Faculty of Biological Sciences
Dr. Daniel Kostyra 鈥� Faculty of Economics and Business
Prof. Dr. Antje Krause-Wahl - Faculty of Linguistics, Cultural Studies and Art
Dr. Jana Liewald 鈥� Faculty of Biochemistry, Chemistry and Pharmacy
St茅phanie Niepceron - Faculty of Modern Languages
Dr. Stefan Rettenmayr 鈥� Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics
Dr. Ingo Johannes Benjamin Sauer - Faculty of Economics and Business
Prof. Dr. med. Dr. phil. nat. Achim Schmidtko - Faculty of Biochemistry, Chemistry and Pharmacy
Dr. Isabell Schmitz - Faculty of Biological Sciences
Prof. Dr. Heiko Schulz 鈥� Faculty of Protestant Theology
Prof. Dr. Michael Sommer 鈥� Faculty of Catholic Theology
Prof. Dr. Annette Warner - Faculty of Philosophy and History
Cosima Weisenburger 鈥� Faculty of Psychology and Sports Sciences
Dr. Sandro Wiesmann - Faculty of Psychology and Sports Sciences
Dr. Ulrike Zoch - Faculty of Linguistics, Cultural Studies and Art

Further Information
Julia Pirzer
Advisor for University Prizes
Tel.: +49(0)173 265 8 058

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At the award ceremony for the 1822 Prize for Excellence in Teaching: (from left) Dr. Ingo Wiedemeier, CEO of Frankfurter Sparkasse; award recipients pediatrician Dr. Boris Wittekindt, biochemist Prof. Alexander Heckel, professor of Romance Linguistics Romana Radlwimmer, Hebrew lecturer Dr. Johannes Friedrich Diehl; and 看片软件 Vice President for Teaching and Study Prof. Viera Pirker. (Photo: Moritz Reich)

Jun 18 2025

16:06

German Research Foundation funds new doctoral program in the humanities and extends support for life sciences imaging group

New Research Training Group on the Aesthetics of Democracy

Democracy is not just a form of government but also a way of living together 鈥� this is the basic assumption behind 看片软件 Frankfurt's new Research Training Group 鈥淎esthetics of Democracy," which was just approved by the German Research Foundation (DFG). The Foundation also extended its funding of the 鈥淚nterfacing Image Analysis and Molecular Life Sciences" Research Training Group, which can now continue its work for another 4.5 years.

FRANKFURT. 鈥淚n the humanities, democracy research has led a rather marginal existence to date. We want to change that," says Professor Johannes V枚lz, professor of American Studies at 看片软件 and spokesperson of the new Research Training Group 鈥淎esthetics of Democracy." While the practices, rituals, and norms of lived democracy have been researched by the social sciences, its sensory dimension has not. V枚lz argues that knowledge of the aesthetic-emotional conditions of democratic coexistence is crucial, all the more so as democracies worldwide are increasingly coming under pressure. To him, democracy is centrally concerned with collective negotiations of how to live together. 鈥淒emocracy is a life form. Its form consists of the negotiation of that very form," the Research Training Group's proposal states. While the aesthetics of fascism have been thoroughly studied, research on the aesthetics of democracy is scarce, V枚lz points out.

The new Research Training Group sets out to change that by considering questions like: What 鈥� beyond institutions and processes 鈥� actually constitutes democracy? How does it manifest in sensory experiences? 鈥淎s long as we lack knowledge of what exactly defines democratic coexistence, it will be difficult for us to defend democracy," says V枚lz. The humanities perspective promises new and unusual insights. For instance, the group's members assume that democratic forms of communal life can also be found in cultural phenomena of authoritarian states 鈥� such as in China's popular culture, where, in the early 2000s, state television casting shows were interpreted and celebrated as democratic practices.

International hub for research on aesthetic and cultural dimensions of democracy
The DFG has pledged nearly 鈧�6 million for the first five-year funding period, during which two cohorts of 12 doctoral researchers each will work on related topics. Inaddition to American Studies scholar V枚lz, who holds 看片软件's professorship of American Studies with a focus on 鈥淒emocracy and Aesthetics", the Research Group's spokesperson team also includes philosopher Sophie Loidolt from TU Darmstadt, as well as ten additional researchers from a broad range of humanities disciplines, including American Studies, Art History, Comparative Literature, Film and Media Studies, German Studies, Modern History, Philosophy, Scandinavian Studies, and Sinology. The Research Training Group evolved from the network 鈥淒emocratic Vistas: Reflections on the Atlantic World" at 看片软件's Forschungskolleg Humanwissenschaften 鈥� Institute for Advanced Studies, with which all participating scholars are affiliated. Eighteen international partner institutions across five continents will cooperate with the group, among them Cornell University (Itahca, NY, USA), 脡cole des hautes 脠tudes en sciences sociales (Paris, France), and the University of the Western Cape (Cape Town, South Africa). Moreover, by collaborating with local cultural and political institutions, the doctoral researchers will anchor their projects in civil society. The call for applications will begin in late summer of this year, with the program set to launch in April 2026.

Research Training Group on imaging in the life sciences extended
看片软件's interdisciplinary Research Training Group 鈥淚nterfacing Image Analysis and Molecular Life Sciences" (iMOL) also received a positive DFG funding decision: established in 2020 to train young researchers at the interface of life sciences and computer science, the group will continue its research for another 4.5 years.

The Research Training Group 鈥� which also includes the Max Planck Institute of Biophysics 鈥� was set up against the backdrop of the rapid development of image processing and analysis methods, including neural networks, as well as the advancement of new microscopy techniques. Thanks to these developments, it is now possible to generate images with impressive information density and a continuously growing range of applications.

鈥淥ur Research Training Group focuses on the analysis of microscopy images. We use neural networks to extract and interpret information from highly complex biological datasets obtained through light and electron microscopy," explains Professor Achilleas Frangakis, the Group's spokesperson and principal investigator of 看片软件 Frankfurt's newly approved Cluster of Excellence SCALE. Computer scientists are rarely acquainted with life sciences, while biologists are often unfamiliar with the necessary data processing skills. The iMOL scientific program builds on the computer scientists' talent and expertise to drive innovative technology development to address hypothesis-driven applications in the life sciences.

Three periodically interlinked research areas
The research program is divided into three key areas: the first focuses on the technological enhancement of microscopy, including the development of specialized neural networks to accelerate data acquisition and improve signal-to-noise ratios. The second area concentrates on applications in the life sciences 鈥� such as tissue samples 鈥� to generate high-quality image data. The third develops new algorithms for image processing and interpretation, unlocking access to previously inaccessible information.

The interdisciplinary approach is key to success: data analysis feeds back into microscope design and the generation of new hypotheses 鈥� creating a closed-loop system. 鈥淭he life sciences provide the most complex and challenging data, and we are developing outstanding algorithms for their analysis and interpretation," emphasizes Frangakis. The interdisciplinary skills acquired by the doctoral researchers are in high demand both in academia and in industry.

Further Information
Prof. Dr. Johannes V枚lz
Institute of English and American Studies
看片软件 Frankfurt
Tel. +49 (0)69 798-32364
E-Mail voelz@em.uni-frankfurt.de

Prof. Dr. Achilleas Frangakis
Director Buchmann Institute for Molecular Life Sciences
Institute of Biophysics
看片软件 Frankfurt
Tel. +49 (0)69 798-46462
E-Mail achilleas.frangakis@biophysik.uni-frankfurt.de

Jun 12 2025

12:46

New Catalyst Developed at 看片软件 Frankfurt Capable of Cleaving Strong Carbon-Fluorine Bonds 鈥� Potential Use in Pharmaceutical Production

PFAS: A Novel Path to Breaking Down 鈥淔orever Chemicals鈥�

Chemists at 看片软件 Frankfurt have developed a catalyst capable of breaking down per- and polyfluorinated organic substances (PFAS) 鈥� also known as 鈥渇orever chemicals鈥� 鈥� in a targeted manner. PFAS are widely used to make surfaces resistant to dirt and water, but their extreme persistence in the environment and potential health risks have made them a growing concern. What sets this new catalyst apart is that it does not rely on costly or toxic heavy metals like platinum, palladium, or iridium. Beyond its ability to degrade PFAS, the catalyst could also be used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals.

FRANKFURT. PFAS are, in many ways, remarkable molecules. Even a thin layer can repel water, oil, and dirt. They are also highly resistant to heat and UV light, which makes them ideal for coating breathable outdoor clothing, stain-resistant carpets, disposable tableware, irons, and non-stick pans. Industrially, PFAS are used as lubricants, surfactants, wetting agents, in chrome plating, and in fire-fighting foams. The list goes on 鈥� PFAS are nearly everywhere.

But these benefits come at a cost: because PFAS are so resilient, they persist in the environment long after their intended use. While they can be nearly completely destroyed in waste incineration plants, they may accumulate in the material cycle during recycling 鈥� including in textiles or sewage sludge 鈥� and then enter the environment. PFAS can be found in water, soil, plants, and even in the human body. This is particularly concerning because some of the approximately 4,700 known PFAS compounds are suspected to be carcinogenic or to cause other health issues.

The key to PFAS鈥� effectiveness 鈥� and their environmental persistence 鈥� lies in their extremely stable molecular structure, especially the carbon鈥揻luorine (C鈥揊) bonds. Now, a team of chemists led by Professor Matthias Wagner at 看片软件鈥檚 Institute of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry has developed a catalyst that can cleave these C鈥揊 bonds within seconds and at room temperature. The heart of the catalyst consists of two boron atoms, which have been embedded in a carbon framework in a manner that makes them resistant to air and moisture 鈥� a rare and highly practical property for boron compounds.

Christoph Buch, a doctoral researcher in Wagner鈥檚 group and first author of the study, explains: 鈥淭o break C鈥揊 bonds, we need electrons, which our catalyst transfers with exceptional efficiency. So far, we鈥檝e been using alkali metals like lithium as the electron source, but we鈥檙e already working on switching to electrical current instead. That would make the process both much simpler and more efficient.鈥�

Beyond PFAS degradation, Wagner sees broader applications for the catalyst: 鈥淢any pharmacologically important substances contain fluorine atoms to increase their physiological stability and enhance their effect. Fluorine atoms can also improve drug uptake. With this catalyst, we now have a tool that allows us to precisely control the degree of fluorination in such compounds.鈥�

Publication: Christoph D. Buch, Alexander Virovets, Eugenia Peresypkina, Burkhard Endeward, Hans-Wolfram Lerner, Felipe Fantuzzi, Shigehiro Yamaguchi, Matthias Wagner: Planarity Is Not Plain: Closed- vs Open-Shell Reactivity of a Structurally Constrained, Doubly Reduced Arylborane toward Fluorobenzenes. Journal of the American Chemical Society (JACS, 2025),

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1 Non-stick coatings: Coatings containing PFAS ensure that the egg does not stick in the pan. PFAS hardly degrade in the environment and are therefore considered 鈥渆ternal chemicals鈥�. Photo: Markus Bernards for 看片软件 Frankfurt

2 New catalyst splits C-F bonds: Two boron atoms (green spheres) are embedded in a framework of carbon atoms (black). The electrons required for C-F cleaving currently still come from lithium (pink), in future from electric current. Image: Group of Matthias Wagner, 看片软件 Frankfurt

Further Information
Professor Matthias Wagner
Institute of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry
看片软件 Frankfurt
Tel.: +49 (0)69 798 29156
matthias.wagner@chemie.uni-frankfurt.de

Jun 5 2025

14:26

看片软件 Frankfurt Part Of Two State-Funded Research Networks

Connecting Knowledge to Strengthen Democracy

What role does antisemitism play in hostility to democracy? And what impact can antisemitism-critical education have? These are the key questions addressed by the Hessian Knowledge Network 鈥淎ntisemitism and Threats to Democracy", jointly led by 看片软件 Frankfurt, Justus Liebig University Giessen, and the Institute for Social Research. The project is funded by the Hessian Ministry of Science and Research, Arts and Culture (HMWK) until mid-2026. A second funded project, for which 看片软件 serves as co-spokesperson alongside Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, explores gender relations and democracy research.

FRANKFURT. Given that antisemitism is no longer merely expressed in veiled terms but increasingly out in the open 鈥� sometimes even serving as a unifying force for certain groups in times of crisis 鈥� it becomes clear: Antisemitism can no longer be understood solely as a remnant of Nazi ideology that must be overcome. It also plays a crucial role as an interim or bridge ideology linking with contemporary anti-democratic sentiments. Against this backdrop, the project 鈥淎ntisemitism and Threats to Democracy" assumes that antisemitism plays a key role in the development and political mobilization of anti-democratic attitudes.

The HMWK is now supporting a knowledge network on 鈥�Antisemitism and Threats to Democracy" as part of its funding program 鈥淪trengthening Democracy Research in Hesse". The network is based at 看片软件 Frankfurt, Justus Liebig University Giessen, and the Institute for Social Research. As part of the 12-month project period, which ends in April 2026, an interdisciplinary research network at the intersection of antisemitism and democracy studies will be established. Among other topics, the network will examine the specific role antisemitism plays in the current dynamics of democratic erosion. It also seeks to explore how antisemitism-critical and democracy-promoting (educational) practices can effectively respond to these challenges.

The spokesperson of this research network 鈥� working in collaboration with nine additional partner institutions 鈥� is Prof. Stephan Lessenich, Chair of Social Theory and Social Research at 看片软件 Frankfurt and Director of the Institute for Social Research.

The second funded research project, in which 看片软件 is also a co-spokesperson, investigates how gender relations and democracy research can be more closely integrated and further developed. The knowledge network 鈥淕endering Democratic Resilience: Gender Research as a Central Contribution to the (Re-)Vitalization of More Inclusive Democracies" (GeViDem) focuses on this goal. It brings together existing research initiatives and expertise in Hesse on the relationship between democracy and gender relations. The universities of Giessen, Marburg, Frankfurt, and Kassel, along with Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, are collaborating on four key thematic areas, which include questions such as: In what ways are attacks on sexual and gender diversity also attacks on democracy? How do gender relations serve as a battleground for democratic resilience? And what role does the redistribution of care work play in democratizing democracy?

Jun 2 2025

12:26

看片软件 Study Confirms: Extreme Weather Events Exacerbate the Threat to Global Amphibian Diversity

Salamanders Suffering from Rising Temperatures

Amphibians 鈥� the most threatened vertebrate class on Earth 鈥� are under enormous pressure, with 41 percent of all species already threatened with extinction. A new study from the Faculty of Biological Sciences at 看片软件 Frankfurt shows that increasing extreme weather events such as heat waves and droughts are further exacerbating the crisis and are directly linked to declining amphibian populations. Particularly affected regions include Europe, Amazonia, and Madagascar. The results highlight the urgency of targeted conservation measures to preserve endangered species and their habitats.

FRANKFURT. Habitat loss, diseases, pollution, and climate change are already massively affecting amphibians 鈥� frogs, salamanders, and the caecilians native to tropical regions. The new study from the Institute for Ecology, Evolution and Diversity shows that extreme weather events serve as an additional stress factor, further intensifying this crisis. For this purpose, the scientists analyzed global weather data from the past 40 years. They compared regions with significantly increased heat waves, droughts, and cold spells with the geographical distribution of more than 7,000 amphibian species and their threat status on the "Red List." The Red Lists are being published since 1964 by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and are considered an important tool for assessing the threat status of animal, plant, and fungal species worldwide.

Critical Interaction of Various Factors
The results are clear: where heat waves and droughts have increased, the threat status of amphibians on the Red List has also significantly deteriorated since 2004. "Amphibians' dependence on temporary wetlands for breeding makes them particularly vulnerable to droughts and temperature shifts that causes their breeding grounds to dry prematurely," explains Dr. Evan Twomey, lead author of the study. "Our analyses show the direct connection between the increase in extreme weather events and the decline of amphibian populations."

Regional Focus Areas
Three regions are particularly affected: Europe, the Amazon region, and Madagascar. While in South America the majority of amphibians found there 鈥� mostly frogs 鈥� are exposed to increasing heat waves, in Europe it is primarily droughts that are causing problems for the animals. Here, it is mainly salamanders that suffer under the changed conditions. The situation in Central Europe gives cause for concern. Future climate projections show that drought periods in Central Europe will likely increase in both duration and intensity. Prof. Lisa Schulte, head of the Department of Wildlife-/Zoo-Animal-Biology and Systematics warns: "Already half of the true salamanders native to Central Europe are exposed to increasing droughts today - and this will likely get worse in the future."

Urgent Need for Action
The study results highlight the urgency of targeted conservation measures. Various approaches from amphibian research could help threatened species. These include, for example, the creation of small protected areas where amphibians can find refuge, as well as the improvement of wetlands to ensure optimal living conditions. Creating moist retreat sites, such as using pipes or boards, also provides these animals with opportunities to withdraw during dry periods.

The study provides important foundations for adapted conservation strategies in the particularly affected regions. Amphibians are considered indicators of ecosystem health 鈥� their protection is therefore of paramount importance for preserving biodiversity.

Publication: Twomey, E., Sylvester, F., Jourdan, J., Hollert, H., & Schulte, L. M. (2025). Quantifying exposure of amphibian species to heatwaves, cold spells, and droughts. Conservation Biology, e70074.

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Caption: The fire salamander native to Europe is one of many species that depend on sufficient moisture (Photo: Daniel Rosengren/Frankfurt Zoological Society).

Further Information:
Dr. Evan Twomey
Department of Wildlife-/Zoo-Animal-Biology and Systematics
Faculty of Biological Sciences
看片软件 Frankfurt, Germany
Phone: +49 (0)69 798-42211
E-Mail: Twomey@em.uni-frankfurt.de

Editor: Dr. Phyllis Mania, Science Editor, PR & Communications Office, Theodor-W.-Adorno-Platz 1, 60323 Frankfurt, Tel: +49 (0) 69 798-13001, mania@physik.uni-frankfurt.de