Key Research Areas

The department bundles the RUB's successful research traditions in psychology, cognitive and neurosciences as well as analytical philosophy into a nationally unique research focus.

Whether sustainable materials, plasma research, astrophysics, terahertz or laser technology: understanding the basics and being equipped for the challenges of the future - this is the aim of the focus area.

In the life sciences, water is the ubiquitous solvent, sometimes even referred to as the "matrix of life"; understanding its function is crucial for the comprehensive decoding of important biological functions.

The rapid pace of technological change is bringing about changes for people, processes and organizations, and it is becoming increasingly important to keep an eye on sustainability.

The digital world is now part of everyday life for many people, and with it digital data. The use and analysis of this data on the one hand and its security on the other is the subject of this focus area.

Cultures and societies undergo transformation processes - both in the past and today. Thanks to its broad spectrum of subjects in the humanities and social sciences, RUB is in a position to investigate these phenomena at the highest scientific level.