Cluster of Excellence
CTD.QMAT – Complexity, Topology and Dynamics in Quantum Matter
The Cluster of Excellence ctd.qmat – Complexity, Topology, and Dynamics in Quantum Matter explores and develops novel topological quantum materials with tailor-made properties, and studies how they can be used under real-world conditions. In doing so, ctd.qmat lays the groundwork for next-generation technologies and pioneers new material concepts that reach far beyond the silicon age.
Operating jointly from Julius-Maximilians-Universität (JMU) Würzburg and Technische Universität (TU) Dresden, ctd.qmat connects two of Germany’s leading research hubs — and builds lasting partnerships with outstanding institutions across Saxony, Bavaria, and the world.
ctd.qmat unites leading scientists in condensed matter physics, photonics, materials science, chemistry, and nanoscience. It fosters scientific talent, promotes public understanding of quantum technologies, and inspires a new generation of researchers worldwide.
Locations: Würzburg, Dresden
Speaker: Prof. Dr. Ralph Claessen (Physics Institute)
Duration: 2015 to 2019: first funding period as ct.qmat; since 2026: continuation as ctd.qmat
Further information can be found here.
NUCLEATE – Cluster for Nucleic Acid Sciences and Technologies
Consisting of members from the Faculties of Medicine, Biology and Chemistry and Pharmacy, NUCLEATE (Cluster for Nucleic Acid Sciences and Technologies) is a Cluster in the innovative field of nucleic acids. Its objective is to harness the potential of nucleic acids towards a new understanding of their role in biology and to pave the way into the field of nucleic acid medicine. In the context of NUCLEATE, the University of Würzburg will work together with the two Munich universities LMU and TUM to strengthen interdisciplinary and interinstitutional collaboration in this field.
Locations: Würzburg, Munich
Speaker: Prof. Dr. Cynthia Sharma (Institute of Molecular Infection Biology)
Duration: from 2026
