Another successful thesis defense in our RTG has come to an end!

published on 2026-10-19 by RTG

On October 16, Kevin Gerein, our 1st-cohort doctoral researcher in Project RTG2861-A3 (FAU), successfully defended his dissertation entitled “Photoinduced Functionalization of Graphene with λ3-Iodanes”.
The RTG-PCL team heartily congratulates Kevin and wishes him all the best for his personal life and future career!

© Kevin Gerein

RTG-PCL calls for applications for the young investigators start-up funds!

published on 2026-08-31 by RTG

The RTG-PCL start-up funds address young researchers from the RTG-PCL, who have completed their doctoral degree or submitted their dissertation and wish to pursue a career in science and academia. The call description and application details are published in our Job Openings.


RTG-PCL stipends for the completion and wrap-up phase of the doctorate at TU Dresden

published on 2026-08-31 by RTG

The RTG-PCL completion and wrap-up stipends aim to support doctoral candidates who are members of the RTG-PCL at TU Dresden during the final and/or wrap-up phase of their doctorate. Applicants can apply for funding up to three months before submission of the thesis.

The complete call description and application details are available here.


We are very pleased to announce the first thesis defense in our RTG!

published on 2026-07-30 by RTG

On July 14, Majid Shaker, our 1st-cohort doctoral researcher in Project RTG2861-A5 (FAU), successfully defended his dissertation entitled “Benzoporphyrins on Cu(111): Adsorption, Self-Metallation, and Dehydration.”
Dr. Shaker says: “As the first graduate of RTG-PCL, I would like to thank my supervisor, Prof. Hans-Peter Steinrück, who treats his students like a kind father. I also thank all the colleagues who helped me during these years in Erlangen and Dresden to conduct my research in the best possible way. And finally, special thanks to my family who always supported and encouraged me to study and work hard.”
The RTG-PCL team extends its warmest congratulations to Majid and wishes him all the best for his personal and professional future!

© Majid Shaker