Bayreuth Institute for Macromolecular Research (BIMF)

In macromolecular research, scientists from the fields of physics, chemistry, and materials science collaborate at the Bayreuth Institute of Macromolecular Research (BIMF) to address fundamental questions concerning the electronic and optical properties of this versatile class of materials.

Objectives

• Promote the institute’s research expertise externally, including on an international level
  
• Strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration among the participating groups
  
• Establish an organizational framework for graduate education
  

Concept

• Shared use of complex infrastructure by qualified users
  
• Joint supervision of bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral theses
  
• Methodological platform for various research focus areas
  

Perspectives

• Serve as a nucleus for collaborative research initiatives (national/international)
  
• Enhance structured and international graduate training