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ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Sustainable Materials Professors and Supervisors in Germany
Professors in sustainable materials in germany
377 professors found
RWTH Aachen University
Germany
Research Interests
Environmental Sustainability
Environmental Economics
Sustainable Materials
Life Cycle Assessment
Lifecycle Management
University of Konstanz
Germany
Research Interests
Polymer Chemistry
Tissue Engineering
Sustainable Materials
Microplastic
Bioplastic
Hamburg University of Technology
Germany
Research Interests
Environmental Sustainability
Energy Engineering
Sustainable Materials
Life Cycle Assessment
Lithium-ion Batteries
University of Konstanz
Germany
Research Interests
Polymer Chemistry
Polymer Physics
Sustainable Materials
Microplastic
Self-healing Materials
Head of Institute
Leibniz University Hannover
Germany
Research Interests
Environmental Sustainability
Polymer Physics
Sustainable Materials
Life Cycle Assessment
Eco-innovation
Visiting and Administrative Professor
Leuphana University of Lüneburg
Germany
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Environmental Chemistry
Green Chemistry
Sustainable Materials
Environmentally Friendly Manufacturing
Munich University of Applied Sciences
Germany
Research Interests
Food Science
Polymer Chemistry
Sustainable Materials
Sustainable Packaging
Food Preservation
Professor
RWTH Aachen University
Germany
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Polymer Chemistry
Sustainable Materials
Composites Engineering
Polymer Science
Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics
Germany
Research Interests
Environmental Sustainability
Environmental Economics
Sustainable Materials
Life Cycle Assessment
Carbon Footprint Analysis
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Living costs in Germany
Estimated costs in Germany.
MonthlyYearly | Germany |
|---|---|
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | €5.0k $5,400/yr |
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | €662 $720/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €552 $600/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | €828 $900/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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University of Groningen
Netherlands
Research Interests
Art History
Material Culture
Environmental Anthropology
Heritage Studies
Environmental Science
RMIT University
Australia
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Environmental Chemistry
Gas Sensing
Nanoelectronic
Green Chemistry
Associate Professor
Leiden University (CML)
Netherlands
Research Interests
Environmental Economics
Environmental Sustainability
Life Cycle Assessment
Decarbonization
Sustainable Chemistry
Opportunities these professors hire for
University of Bayreuth
Germany
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4 days ago
The Kuenneth Research Group at the University of Bayreuth is seeking a curious and motivated PhD candidate in computational materials science. The doctoral researcher will join an EU Horizon Europe project focused on using artificial intelligence to design sustainable polymeric materials for electronics and packaging. The work combines data curation, machine learning, large language models, and autonomous AI agents for polymer research, with direct links to experimental workflows. The position i...
Computer Science
Materials Science
Artificial Intelligence
+8 more
4 days ago
Technical University of Munich
Top university
Germany
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2 weeks ago
Top university
Technical University of Munich (TUM) is advertising a PhD position in Materials Science / Polymer Physics within the Professorship for Particle and Fiber Technology. The project, LaserCell , is funded by an ERC Starting Grant and focuses on the processing of bio-based polymers such as cellulose and proteins from renewable feedstocks and waste streams. The research aims to develop sustainable processes that convert these materials into high-performance fibers and functional materials. A central s...
Chemistry
Mechanical Engineering
Materials Science
+9 more
2 weeks ago
University of Freiburg
Germany
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3 weeks ago
The Calvino Group at the University of Freiburg is recruiting a PhD student for a new DFG-funded project, PHOTOMELT. The project explores reversible photopolymerization directly in polymer melts, at the interface of polymer chemistry, photochemistry, and materials science. This is a strong fit for candidates interested in stimuli-responsive polymers, sustainable polymer materials, and reversible/orthogonal chemical systems. The post is for a PhD opening only. The announcement does not list detai...
Chemistry
Materials Science
Photochemistry
+3 more
3 weeks ago
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