Doctorates awarded by the Faculty of Science since 2020

The doctoral examination procedures that have been duly completed are listed here, following the award of the degree certificate.

First name SurnameTitle of the doctoral dissertationSupervisorOral examination
2026
Harikrishnan VenugopalFormation and Control of Nanostructures in High-χ PS-b-PDMS Block Copolymers for Next-Generation LithographyProf. Dr Jörg K. N. Lindner22 July 2026
Silia BabelDispersion Engineering of Thin-Film Lithium Niobate Waveguides for Quantum ApplicationsProf. Dr Christine Silberhorn

30 June 2026

Vinay Kunnathully Sathees KumarInAs Heteroepitaxy on Nanopatterned GaAs(111)A SurfacesProf. Dr Jörg K. N. Lindner17 June 2026
Nina Amelie LangeCryogenic Nonlinear Optics in Titanium-Diffused Lithium Niobate Waveguides for Quantum PhotonicsProf. Dr Tim Bartley20 May 2026
Dennis DeutschAdaptation of Local Droplet Etching for InGaAs/InAlAs Quantum Dot Fabrication for Telecom C-Band EmissionProf. Dr Dirk Reuter20 May 2026
Fabian BauchCharge Carrier Generation and Dynamics in Organic Semiconductor SystemsProf. Dr Stefan Schumacher23 April 2026
Federico PegoraroPhotons, Space and Time: The Many Ways of Quantum WalksProf. Dr Christine Silberhorn18 March 2026
Laura BollmersMastering Periodic Poling in Thin-Film Lithium NiobateProf. Dr Christine Silberhorn13 February 2026
Maja Sophie GrollDifferential Phase Contrast Imaging on 2D MaterialsProf. Dr Jörg K. N. Lindner10 February 2026
2025
Dennis ScharwaldTheoretical Investigations of Spatially Multimode High-Gain SU(1,1) InterferometersProf. Dr Torsten Meier17 December 2025
Christian ZietlowA novel Lagrangian-based method for the deconvolution of electron energy-loss spectraProf. Dr Jörg K. N. Lindner6 November 2025
Laura SerinoHarnessing time-frequency qudits using integrated nonlinear processesProf. Dr Christine Silberhorn16 September 2025
Usman AliQuantum dynamics in parametrically driven one-dimensional optical latticesProf. Dr Torsten Meier30 April 2025
Franz RoederQuantum sensing with integrated waveguides for ultra-fast spectroscopy in the mid-infraredProf. Dr Christine Silberhorn11 April 2025
Isaac Azahel Ruiz AlvaradoIII-V surface physics for photoelectrochemical water splittingProf. Dr Wolf Gero Schmidt9 April 2025
Jannis ZellerStructural analyses of physics teaching knowledge using machine learningProf. Dr Josef Riese3 April 2025
Ruixin ZuoMicroscopic investigation of light-induced harmonic generation: ultrafast carrier dynamics and excitonic effectsProf. Dr Torsten Meier25 March 2025
Nidhin PrasannanMultiphoton quantum state engineering using time multiplexing – a single source but many entangled photonsProf. Dr Christine Silberhorn21 March 2025
Cong Thanh NgoMicroscopic Analysis of the Nonlinear Optical Properties of Semiconductor Quantum Well Structures: Excitonic Anomalous Currents and Many-Body Correlations of Charge-Transfer ExcitonsProf. Dr Torsten Meier18 February 2025
Rike Isabel Große-HeilmannDevelopment of subject-specific pedagogical knowledge on the use of digital media in PhysicsProf. Dr Josef Riese10 February 2025
2024
David BauchGeneration of Few-Photon States with Excitons and Biexcitons in Semiconductor Quantum DotsProf. Dr Stefan Schumacher17 December 2024
Eva SchöllCoherent Control Schemes for Semiconductor Quantum SystemsProf. Dr Klaus Jöns11 June 2024
Mario LittmannRemote epitaxy of cubic gallium nitride on graphene-covered 3C-SiC substratesProf. Dr Donat J. As7 May 2024
Julius BürgerContributions to differential phase contrast imagingProf. Dr Jörg K. N. Lindner12 April 2024
2023
Marvin KrenzElectron dynamics in optically excited systems: molecules, solids and interfacesProf. Dr Wolf Gero Schmidt1 December 2023
Frederik ThieleOpto-electronics for quantum communication at cryogenic temperaturesProf. Dr Tim Bartley25 October 2023
Falko SchmidtElectronic and optical properties of alkali metal niobates calculated using density functional theoryProf. Dr Arno Schindlmayr18 September 2023
Alexander TrautmannMicroscopic analysis of the non-linear optical response of semiconductors: Carrier dynamics in extremely intense terahertz fields and many-body correlations in type-II heterostructuresProf. Dr Torsten Meier3 August 2023
Maximilian ProtteBuilding blocks for integrated homodyne detection with superconducting nanowire single-photon detectorsProf. Dr Tim Bartley24 July 2023
Adriana BocchiniOptical and Electrochemical Properties of KTP-Type CrystalsProf. Dr Wolf Gero Schmidt12 July 2023
Ronja Kristin KöthemannModified microdisc resonators with silicon nanocrystals as the active mediumProf. Dr Cedrik Meier14 June 2023
Peter Walter Martin MackwitzAdvanced optical analysis of ferroelectric domain structures – Towards non-linear optical devices inLiNbO₃ andKTiOPO₄Prof. Dr Artur Zrenner24 April 2023
Falco MeierSelective Area Growth of Cubic Gallium Nitride by Molecular Beam EpitaxyProf. Dr Donat J. As21 April 2023
Christian GollaEfficient Amplification of Non-linear Optical Effects through Micro- and NanostructuresProf. Dr Cedrik Meier17 April 2023
Sergej NeufeldOptical response and surface properties ofKTiOPO₄ and related materialsProf. Dr Wolf Gero Schmidt23 February 2023
Anna Brigitte BauerExperimental competence of physics students
Development and initial testing of a performance-oriented competence framework using qualitative methods
Prof. Dr Peter Reinhold13 January 2023
2022
Sabuhi BadalovModelling Electron Exchange and Correlation for Catalyst Electronic Structure SimulationsProf. Dr Wolf Gero Schmidt20 December 2022
Björn JonasTwo-Photon Physics with Biexcitons in Single Quantum DotsProf. Dr Artur Zrenner22 November 2022
Fabian Gabriel SterzingInvestigation of the learning effectiveness of explanatory videos in Physics as a function of their didactic quality and embedding formatProf. Dr Peter Reinhold26 September 2022
Hendrik RoseTheoretical Analysis of the Interaction between Semiconductor Nanostructures and Quantum Light: From Single Pulses to Four-Wave MixingProf. Dr Torsten Meier22 September 2022
Md. Masud AlamDevelopment and application of semi-empirical interatomic potentials to study interface faceting and fractureProf. Dr Jörg Neugebauer30 August 2022
Bernhard Johannes Reineke MatsudoImproved third harmonic generation and nonlinear beamforming with resonant silicon metasurfacesProf. Dr Thomas Zentgraf18 August 2022
Laura PadbergTailored Devices for Integrated Quantum Photonics – A synergetic cycle of technology development, simulation and benchmarkingProf. Dr Christine Silberhorn20 June 2022
Jinlong LuDesign and characterisation of silicon nanophotonic elementsProf. Dr Thomas Zentgraf14 June 2022
Sebastian KrehsUltrafast optoelectronics using individual quantum dotsProf. Dr Artur Zrenner10 May 2022
Jan Philipp HöpkerIntegrated measurement-induced nonlinearity with superconducting detectorsJun.-Prof. Dr Tim Bartley14 March 2022
Akshay Kumar VermaMolecular Beam Epitaxy of InAs Quantum Dot and Quantum Dot Molecule HeterostructuresProf. Dr Dirk Reuter23 February 2022
Jano Gil LópezTailored non-linear processes for quantum technologiesProf. Dr Christine Silberhorn28 January 2022
Matthias PukropExploring pathways to the functionality of polaritons in semiconductor microcavitiesProf. Dr Stefan Schumacher24 February 2022
Florian SpreyerNon-linear optical properties in structured plasmonic nanomaterials and their application in hybrid metasurfacesProf. Dr Thomas Zentgraf15 February 2022
Alexander KirschProfessional development of trainee teachers – An analysis using the example of planning competence in general studies during the teaching placement semesterProf. Dr Eva Blumberg19 August 2021
Tobias HenksmeierRemote heteroepitaxy ofInxGa1-xAson graphene-covered GaAs-(001) substratesProf. Dr Dirk Reuter17 December 2021
Jan Janßenpyiron – an integrated development environment for ab initio thermodynamics Prof. Dr Jörg Neugebauer2 November 2021
2021
Melanie EngelkemeierGeneration of multi-photon states by climbing the Fock ladder – Quantum Feedback and Fock-State Generation –Prof. Dr Christine Silberhorn27 September 2021
Christian SchlickriedePlasmonic and dielectric metalenses for nanophotonic applications Prof. Dr Thomas Zentgraf5 May 2021
Alessandro FerreriSpectral engineering in multiphoton linear and nonlinear interferometry: the importance of being multimodeJun.-Prof. Dr Polina Sharapova25 March 2021
Christian BraunAu Atomic Wires on Silicon: Spin Order and Phase Transitions in Low-Dimensional SystemsProf. Dr Wolf Gero Schmidt18 March 2021
Judith BreuerImplementation of innovations in subject-specific pedagogy through teaching concepts available on offer – case studies on teachers’ usage behaviour, using the Munich course on quantum mechanics as an exampleProf. Dr Peter Reinhold12 March 2021
Matteo SantandreaDesign of non-linear integrated devices for quantum optics applicationsProf. Dr Christine Silberhorn28 November 2019
2020
Marcello MassaroProbably one photonProf. Dr Christine Silberhorn21 September 2020
Johannes TiedauQuantum Optics in the Photon Number BasisProf. Dr Christine Silberhorn8 September 2020
Michael DeppeGermanium Doping of Aluminium-Containing Cubic Group III-Nitride HeterostructuresProf. Dr Donat As3 September 2020
Marc LandmannFingerprints of order and disorder: The electronic structure and optical response of crystalline and amorphous materialsProf. Dr Wolf Gero Schmidt24 June 2020
Viktoryia ZolatanoshaSite-controlled nanostructure fabrication by selective area epitaxy using shadow masksProf. Dr Dirk Reuter8 June 2020
Theresa MesterInclusion-related subject-specific pedagogical knowledge for general studies: Analytical and empirically supported model development taking into account practical requirements, with a focus on science educationProf. Dr Eva Blumberg17 December 2019
Nicola Maryann MontautIntegrated Single-Photon Sources: From Development to BenchmarkingProf. Dr Christine Silberhorn14 November 2019

 

 

 

Vorname NameTitel der DissertationBetreuerMündliche Prüfung 
2026    
Lennart SchmitzNovel Approaches for Tuning Iron Photosensitizers: Exploring the Reservoir Effect and One-Component SystemsProf. Dr. Matthias Bauer26.05.2026 
Athul KrishnaORGANIC AND ORGANOMETALLIC PHOTOSENSITIZERS FOR ELECTRON TRANSFER REACTIONSProf. Dr. Matthias Bauer27.02.2026 
Matthias van der LindeSynthesis and characterization of stimuli-degradable polymeric nanoparticlesProf. Dr. Dirk Kuckling24.11.2025 
Viktorija MedvaricADVANCING PHOSPHORUS REDOX CATALYSIS: INNOVATIVE ORGANOCATALYTIC STRATEGIES FOR ORGANIC SYNTHESIS Prof. Dr. Thomas Werner12.12.2025 
Anabel MileticEntwicklung kobaltbasierter Photosensibilisatoren für die Photokatalyse – Relation zu Anwendungspotenzialen in der Photochemie und OLED-TechnologieProf. Dr. Matthias Bauer27.11.2025 
Hendrik MüllerGrenzflächenchemische Untersuchungen der Beschichtung von polymeren Rezyklaten mit PlasmapolymerenProf. Dr. Guido Grundmeier21.10.2025 
2025    
Karlo Julius Robert NolkemperQuantenchemische Rechnungen und Synthesen stickstoffreicher KohlenstoffnitrideProf. Dr. Thomas Kühne30.09.2025 
Yanjing ZhaoEinfluss der Porengrenzfläche mesoporöser Materialien auf die Benetzung mit Wasser als Gast-SpeziesProf. Dr. Claudia Schmidt15.07.2025 
Linda KotheOptoelectronic Applications of Tin-based Oxides - Studies about Optical O2 Sensing and PhotovoltaicsProf. Dr. Michael Tiemann16.07.2025 
Dominik BaierKonzept zur Steigerung der Selektivität resistiver Metalloxid-basierter GassensorenProf. Dr. Michael Tiemann03.06.2025 
Bhanu Kiran PothineniDynamics of Natural and Artificial Biological Systems at Solid-Liquid InterfacesProf. Dr. Guido Grundmeier28.05.2025 
Maksim RodinGel-based sensors involving supramolecular interactions with pillar[5]arene for the detection  of environmental pollutants and biomarkersProf. Dr. Dirk Kuckling26.03.2025 
Najmeh Fivan TorkamanCATALYTIC RECYCLING OF CARBON FIBER REINFORCED THERMOSET POLYMERS (CFRPs)Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Bremser20.12.2024 
2024    
Marvin KloßWater under Metal-organic Framework Confinement: Systematic Studies of the Water Sorption behavior and Water Interactions in One-dimensional PoresProf. Dr. Michael Tiemann06.12.2024 
Sebastian PeschtrichKinetische Untersuchung von palladiumkatalysierten C-S-Kupplungen und Anwendung in der Synthese von Polysulfiden und ThienoacenenProf. Dr. Jan Paradies12.09.2024 
Konstantin TamoevImplementing Meta-GGA Functionals in PAW Formalism and Applications in Molecular and Nanoscale Thin-Film SystemsProf. Dr. Thomas Kühne17.07.2024 
Belma DuderijaElectrografting of Thin Films on Engineering Alloys for Advanced Joining ProcessesProf. Dr. Guido Grundmeier09.07.2024 
Lorena FritschExperimental and theoretical spectroscopy on molecular transition metal based systems for sustainable chemistryProf. Dr. Matthias Bauer28.05.2024 
Benedikt SielandIntermolekulare Wechselwirkungen in frustrierten Lewis PaarenProf. Dr. Jan Paradies08.04.2024 
Lukas Dominik PschyklenkDie Einkapselung reaktiver, chiral-nematischer Flüssigkristalle mittels koaxialem Elektrospinnen zur optischen GassensorikProf. Dr. Michael Tiemann09.04.2024 
Tanja HirschhausenAn Exploration of Iron(III) Complexes with Phenylpyrazole-Derived Ligands - Insights from Classical Redox Analyses and Advanced NMR-SpectroscopyProf. Dr. Matthias Bauer29.02.2024 
David BeckerOrganische Leuchtdioden mit einem flüssigkristallinen Halbleiter als EmitterschichtProf. Dr. Heinz-S. Kitzerow21.03.2024 
Vanessa NeßlingerUntersuchungen zur Belagsbildung an Oberflächen metallischer Mischer bei der wässrigen PolymerisationProf. Dr. Guido Grundmeier22.01.2024 
David WedegärtnerEnzymmoderierte Adressierung von synthetischen PolymerenProf. Dr. Oliver Strube23.01.2024 
Wenke MüllerSolution behaviour of dissociative direct dyes in the presence of surfactantsProf. Dr. Klaus Huber08.11.2023 
Pascal PollmeierUmgang mit Evidenzen angehender Lehrkräfte in den Naturwissenschaften - Epistemologie in der Lehrkräfteausbildung -Prof. Dr. Sabine Fechner20.12.2023 
Marcel HankeBiophysical investigations of different DNA origami nanostructures in various molecular and ionic environmentsPD Dr. Adrian Keller12.12.2023 
2023    
Naveen Kumar KaliannanUltrafast Intramolecular and Intermolecular Energy Transfer of Water Molecules in Pure Liquid Water and Aqueous Salt SystemsProf. Dr. Thomas Kühne23.10.2023 
Jingyuan HuangComparative corrosion studies of additive manufactured and conventional Fe-Alloys in physiological electrolytesProf. Dr. Guido Grundmeier08.11.2023 
Laura KöringEntwicklung neuer katalytischer Umsetzungen durch frustrierte Lewis-Paare und Lewis-SupersäurenProf. Dr. Jan Paradies05.09.2023 
Sabrina KollmannGrenzflächenchemie von ternären Metallnitridbeschichtungen im Kontakt mit polymeren Schmelzen und wässrigen Elektrolyten in der PolymerisationstechnikProf. Dr. Guido Grundmeier17.05.2023 
Sven StrübbeINVESTIGATIONS OF NI-BASED METHANATION CATALYSTS UNDER DYNAMIC CONDITIONS  VIA HARD X-RAY SPECTROSCOPYProf. Dr. Matthias Bauer10.05.2023 
Jakob SteubeDEVELOPMENT OF CYCLOMETALATED IRON COMPLEXES AS SUSTAINABLE PHOTOSENSITIZERSProf. Dr. Matthias Bauer08.05.2023 
Frederik Maria ZyskImpact of hydrophobicity and confinement on the structure and dynamics of water at interfaces additiv gefertigten und laserbehandelten Aluminium 7075 Legierungen Prof. Dr. Thomas Kühne24.04.2023 
Pascal Forian Simon ViethKorrosion und Korrosionsschutz von additiv gefertigten und laserbehandelten Aluminium 7075 LegierungenProf. Dr. Guido Grundmeier04.04.2023 
Raphael MethlingCharged Block Copolymers with Phosphonate Anchor Groups for Antibacterial Polymer BrushesProf. Dr. Dirk Kuckling16.03.2023 
Simon Henrik RuthmannManipulation von Phasenseparationsprozessen: Entwicklung einer Fouling-Release-BeschichtungProf. Dr. Wolfgang Bremser15.12.2022 
Ingo-Leonard KottensteddePOLYKONDENSATION VON PA11-SINTERPULVER Bestimmung der thermischen Eigenschaften und deren Korrelation auf die Rückführbarkeit im Laser-SinternProf. Dr. Wolfgang Bremser25.10.2022 
2022    
Marina Huber-GedertBase Metal Iron(II)-Cobalt(III) Dyads for Photocatalytic Hydrogen EvolutionProf. Dr. Matthias Bauer07.11.2022 
Cüneyt AlpanUntersuchung und Aufklärung des Polymerisationsmodells im diskontinuierlichen und kontinuierlichen Acetonprozess zur Darstellung von PolyurethandispersionenProf. Dr. Wolfgang Bremser03.11.2022 
Waldemar KeilNuclear Magnetic Resonance Studies of Energy Storage MaterialsProf. Dr. Claudia Schmidt25.08.2022 
Benjamin HämischEstablishment of a model for self-assembly processes in biological systemsProf. Dr. Klaus Huber25.07.2022 
Mahnaz DoostdarInvestigation of dyestuff aggregation via static and dynamic light scattering and ultraviolet spectroscopyProf. Dr. Klaus Huber03.06.2022 
Deniz DoganMaskieren einer 2K Lackmatrix mit intrinsischen Pseudo-Flüssigkeiten Methode zur Verhinderung von biologischem BewuchsProf. Dr. Wolfgang Bremser06.07.2022 
Julian Joachim HeskeQuantum Mechanical Investigations of Adsorbate Interactions inside Nanopores of 2D Poly(heptazine imide) Salts and a Novel Approach for Calculating Transport CoefficientsProf. Dr. Thomas Kühne24.06.2022 
Philipp DierksSynthesis and Characterization of Multichromophoric Iron(II) Complexes as Novel PhotosensitizersProf. Dr. Matthias Bauer22.06.2022 
Ali JavedProton Conduction in Metal-Organic Frameworks and Coordination Polymers Studied by Impedance SpectroscopyProf. Dr. Michael Tiemann19.05.2022 
Arthur OswaldOrganized Colloids Self-Assembly of Spherical and Lamellar ColloidsProf. Dr. Wolfgang Bremser05.05.2022 
Garrit WickerEntwicklung Boran-katalysierter Synthesen von Dihydrochinolinonen – Der [1,7]-Wasserstoff-Transfer und die [1,5]-Kohlenstoff-UmlagerungProf. Dr. Jan Paradies24.03.2022 
Patrick SchnipperingNanoporöse Metalloxid-Spinelle Synthese, Charakterisierung und Verwendung als Gas-SensorenProf. Dr. Michael Tiemann17.01.2022 
2021    
Fabian Allan WattSynthesis and Reactivity of Anilidophosphine-Supported Lanthanide Complexes –Access to Rare Phosphorus-Containing Ligands in Lanthanide Coordination ChemistryProf. Dr. Matthias Bauer20.09.2021 
Steffen Christian KnustIn-situ studies of atmospheric-pressure dielectric barrier plasma treatment of zinc alloys and zinc oxidesProf. Dr. Guido Grundmeier20.09.2021 
Dimitri JungStimuli-responsive self-accelerating polymers for drug delivery systemsProf. Dr. Dirk Kuckling07.10.2021 
Carsten Janis SchmiegelContinuous Flow Investigation of Organocatalyzed Reactions using Gel-Bound Catalysts inside Microfluidic ReactorsProf. Dr. Dirk Kuckling14.06.2021 
Tarik RustStimuli-Responsive Backbone-Degradable (Co-)Polymers for Drug DeliveryProf. Dr. Dirk Kuckling04.06.2021 
Michael PoeplauUntersuchung der sauerstoffinduzierten Quenchingmechanismen zinkbasierter LuminophoreProf. Dr. Michael Tiemann27.05.2021 
Markus SchmitzSynthese und Charakterisierung poröser Kohlenstoff-Materialien als Elektroden in Lithium-Schwefel-ZellenProf. Dr. Michael Tiemann18.05.2021 
Fabian SeelerNumerische und experimentelle Untersuchung des LackfilmverlaufsProf. Dr. Wolfgang Bremser30.03.2021 
Arne Jan StepenEntwicklung neuer Lewis-Säure katalysierter SystemeProf. Dr. Jan Paradies26.03.2021 
Steffen SchlicherIron Oxide Catalysts for CO Oxidation - From Basic Structure-Activity-Correlation to an Advanced Preparation Strategy for Highly Active CatalystsProf. Dr. Matthias Bauer29.01.2021 
Zimei ChenEinfluss organischer Hydrogele und Polymere auf die Synthese nanostrukturierter MetalloxideProf. Dr. Dirk Kuckling25.01.2021 
Karin ReuterGrenzflächenchemische Untersuchung zur Haftung von In-Mold-Coating auf Polyurethan-SchaumProf. Dr. Wolfgang Bremser16.12.2020 
Dennis MeinderinkMolecular adhesion science and engineering of nanostructured poly(acrylic acid)/metal oxide interfacesProf. Dr. Guido Grundmeier30.10.2020 
2020    
Yannik VukadinovicN-heterocyclic Carbene based Iron and Ruthenium photosensitizer with amine donors – A systematic study on spectroscopic differencesProf. Dr. Matthias Bauer04.12.2020 
Marie-Theres BergKopplung einer Ultrahochleistungs-Flüssigchromatographie und eines Elektrospray-MassenspektrometersProf. Dr. Dirk Kuckling02.11.2020 
Bingru ZhangEinfluss von DNA-Schichten und von DNA-Nanopartikeln mit wohl-definierten Formen auf die Orientierung von FlüssigkristallenProf. Dr. Heinz-S. Kitzerow06.10.2020 
Michael SchläpferHexaarylbiimidazole als alternative Photoinitiatoren für photoinitiierte Polymerisationen mit UV-LEDsProf. Dr. Wolfgang Bremser/Prof. Dr. Bernd Strehmel, Hochschule Niederrhein29.09.2020 
Jan DietrichFunctional Adhesives and Functionally Graded Adhesives in Fiber Metal LaminatesProf. Dr. Wolfgang Bremser24.08.2020 
Richard GrotheHaftung und Korrosionsbeständigkeit von Klebstofffilmen auf Oberflächen-modifizierten ZinklegierungsüberzügenProf. Dr. Guido Grundmeier20.08.2020 
Perihan AkmanKonkret oder abstrakt? Externe Repräsentationen bei der Informationsentnahme und im Modellierprozess aus LernerperspektiveProf. Dr. Sabine Fechner11.08.2020 
Christian HoppeGrundlegende Untersuchungen zu Haftungsmechanismen, Permeabilität und Dehnbarkeit von nanostrukturierten Plasmabeschichtungen auf polymeren SubstratenProf. Dr. Guido Grundmeier06.08.2020 
Charlotte KielarDNA origami nanostructures in biomedicine: Beyond drug deliveryPD Dr. Adrian Keller15.07.2020 
Hendrik WiebelerA Linear Scaling DFT- method and High Throughput Calculations for p- Type Transparent SemiconductorsProf. Dr. Thomas Kühne09.04.2020 
Patrik BergAnwendung von Gelen als Träger für Organokatalysatoren innerhalb mikrofluidischer DurchflussreaktorenProf. Dr. Dirk Kuckling08.04.2020 
Nikolai A. SitteEine neue Methode zur katalytischen Hydrierung von Carboxamiden mit frustrierten Lewis-PaarenProf. Dr. Jan Paradies07.04.2020 
Nico SchmidtPhase Transformation Beaviour of Polylactide probed by Small Angle Light ScatteringProf. Dr. Klaus Huber06.03.2020 
Emmanuele FerrarottoSilbernanopartikel in sphärischen Polymerbürsten: Synthese, Charakterisierung und Ummantelung mit SilicaProf. Dr. Claudia Schmidt05.03.2020 
Anna Becker-StainesSurface modification of Carbon Fibers. Improvement of the dissipative properties of carbon fiber reinforced plasticsProf. Dr. Wolfgang Bremser14.02.2020 
Nico CarlSelf-Assembly of Polyelectrolytes and Oppositely Charged Multivalent CationsProf. Dr. Klaus Huber09.01.2020 
Xuyang ZhangSynthesis of Metal Oxide Inverse Opals and their Applications in Optical SensingDr. Thorsten Wagner14.11.2019 
2019    
Lukas BurkhardtProbing Iron-Ligand Interactions by combining Modern High-resolution Hard X-ray Spectroscopy and Density Functional Theory: A Powerful Methodology in Cases where Conventional Methods FailProf. Dr. Matthias Bauer24.06.2019 
Patrick MüllerExperimental and Theoretical (High Energy Resolution) X-Ray Absorption and Emission SpectroscopyProf. Dr. Matthias Bauer29.05.2019 
Cornelia EnglertUntersuchungen zur Korrosionsschutzwirkung von Acrylat-Styrol-Copolymer-Epoxy-PolymerblendsProf. Dr. Wolfgang Bremser14.02.2019 
Domenika WithakeSynthese und Charakterisierung von Nickel- und Cobaltkomplexen mit Guanidinthiolat-LigandenProf. Dr. Gerald Henkel21.12.2018 
Milan MilutinovićSynthesis and characterization of transition metal complexes: Kinetic investigation with biomolecules, DNA/BSA binding abilities and cytotoxic studiesProf. Dr. René Wilhelm19.12.2018 
Franziska KehneAnalyse des Transfers von kontextualisiert erworbenem Wissen im Fach ChemieProf. Dr. Sabine Fechner14.12.2018 
Andreas WolkGraphen-Nano KompositeProf. Dr. Wolfgang Bremser13.12.2018 
Chen Ni LiuSonochemische Abscheidung von korrosionshemmenden anorganischen Schichten auf Magnesiumlegierung AZ31Prof. Dr. Guido Grundmeier12.12.2018 
Hatice SöylerSyntheses of Ruthenium Complexes for Studies on Water Oxidation and their Immobilization ApproachesProf. Dr. Matthias Bauer07.12.2018 
Chen ZhaoMikrokristalline Kompositfilme auf Basis von Graphen und PolyesterkristallenProf. Dr. Wolfgang Bremser22.11.2018 
Daniel GruseckUntersuchung der Rheologie und Filmbildung eines wasserbasierenden Korrosionsschutzsystems am Beispiel einer Wachs-DispersionProf. Dr. Wolfgang Bremser08.11.2018 
Maike TünnermannPhotocatalytic Water Reduction Systems Based on Iridium and Non-Noble Metal ComplexesProf. Dr. Matthias Bauer18.10.2018 
Rahel SchepperHigh energy resolution X-ray absorption and emission based studies on the mononuclear spin crossover complex [Fe(L-N4Bn2)(NCS)2]Prof. Dr. Matthias Bauer16.10.2018 
Marta RosenthalDarstellung und Anwendung von neuen Photokatalysatoren basierend auf funktionalisierten Graphen(-Derivaten)Prof. Dr. René Wilhelm15.10.2018 
Peter ZimmerEisenbasierte Photosensitizer für die PhotokatalyseProf. Dr. Matthias Bauer28.09.2018 
Xiaoyian YuSynthesis of organocatalysts immobilized on temperatureresponsive polymers for application in micellar catalysisProf. Dr. Dirk Kuckling18.09.2018 
Jie LiAzlactone supported dually cross-linked supramolecular gels as molecular sensorsProf. Dr. Dirk Kuckling23.08.2018 
2018    
Roozbeh HajiraissiBiopolymer Nanostructures at interfaces: Influence of Physicochemical Surface Properties on IAPP Adsorption, Aggregation, and FibrillizationProf. Dr. Guido Grundmeier12.09.2018 
Stefan WaschkeThermisch induzierte Grenzflächenprozesse von Polymeren an chemisch und morphologisch kontrollierten OberflächenProf. Dr. Guido Grundmeier17.07.2018 
Saminathan RamakrishnanAtomic force microscopy studies of DNA origami nanostructures: From structural stability to molecular patterningPD Dr. Adrian Keller12.07.2018 
Martin WiesingInterfacial reactivity and adhesive properties of ternary transition metal nitride hard coatings in contact with polymersProf. Dr. Guido Grundmeier10.07.2018 
Danielle KlawinskiImpedanzspektroskopische Charakterisierung der Transporteigenschaften von nanostrukturiertem Indiumoxid und kristallinen metallorganischen GerüstverbindungenDr. Thorsten Wagner29.05.2018 
Regina MeinhardtEntwicklung und Synthese von Ein- und Mehrkomponentensystemen zur photokatalytischen Wasserreduktion  Prof. Dr. Matthias Bauer24.05.2018 
Kristof KarhanEnergetics and Chemistry of Hydrogen Bonds in Water and at the SurfaceProf. Dr. Thomas Kühne13.04.2018 
Sabrina AmrehnPhotonische Kristalle als Transducer in der optischen Gas- und FlüssigkeitssensorikDr. Thorsten Wagner22.03.2018 
Christoph MüllerTribological and surface analytical measurements on the reaction mechanism of  forming additives  Prof. Dr. Guido Grundmeier20.03.2018 
Melanie ReichingerInvestigations of the direction-driven water and ion transport along the interfaces and trough polymer networksProf. Dr. Wolfgang Bremser14.02.2018 
Maria NaumovaStructural dynamics of a photoexcited dicopper(l) complex probed with ultrafast X-ray and optical techniquesProf. Dr. Gerald Henkel13.07.2017 
Marko GemmerichKräftebilanz eines Zwei-Wellen-Knetreaktors – Simulation und Experiment im VergleichProf. Dr. Hans-Joachim Warnecke24.08.2017 
Meike RothSynthese, Vernetzung und Charakterisierung thermoresponsiver 1-vinylimidazolbasierter PolymereProf. Dr. Dirk Kuckling16.11.2017 
Maren MuntzeckUntersuchung Eisen- und Ruthenium-basierter Systeme für C-H-aktivierte oxidative Kupplungsreaktion mit ionischen FlüssigkeitenProf. Dr. René Wilhelm17.11.2017 
Patrick JosephsDie CuM-Zentren der PHM und  DßH: Modellierung auf Basis tripodaler N/S/O-DonorligandenProf. Dr. Gerald Henkel29.11.2017 
Kai StührenbergPhenatroline-based Copper  Complexes for Water Splitting Applications Photo-physical and spectroscopic investigations Prof. Dr. Matthias Bauer12.12.2017 

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First name SurnameTitle of the doctoral dissertationSupervisorOral examination
2026
Franziska Siche-PantelGender differences in the rehabilitation of motor and non-motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease – A hypothesis-driven pilot studyProf. Dr Dr Claus Reinsberger8 September 2025
Sandra ElisathA recognition-theoretical reconstruction of address events in physical education – A video-based analysis of physical education teachers’ practicesProf. Dr Elke Grimminger-Seidensticker13 February 2026
Anna Carina Delling-BrettNocturnal Autonomic Activity following a Sport-Related Concussion: A Home-Based ApproachProf. Dr Dr Claus Reinsberger1 December 2025
2025
Ragna-Marie WeberThe effect of a community-based lifestyle intervention on improving health economic parameters in the primary and secondary prevention of lifestyle-related diseases in rural populationsProf. Dr Anette Buyken26 June 2025
Helen Martha MüllerExergaming in Older Adults: Exercise for Body and BrainProf. Dr Jochen Baumeister17 June 2025
Inga HesseMeasuring children’s satisfaction with the lunch on offer at their nurseryProf. Dr Anette Buyken15 July 2025
Ragna-Marie MüllerEffect of a community-based lifestyle intervention on improving health economic parameters in the primary and secondary prevention of lifestyle-related diseases in rural populationsProf. Dr Anette Buyken26 June 2025
Pieter HeuvelmansAn Ecological Dynamics Approach to ACL Injury Risk Screening in Team Ball SportsProf. Dr Jochen Baumeister16 June 2025
Indra DannheimWorkplace health promotion for managers in the context of the ‘health-promoting leadership’ prevention principleProf. Dr Anette Buyken23 April 2025
Franziska Katharina MundAssociations between heading exposure and brain changes in elite footballersProf. Dr Dr Claus Reinsberger19 March 2025
Rebecca ReeschkeHeading in Children’s and Youth Football (Soccer) – Exposure and the Impact on Neurocognitive and Vestibular PerformanceProf. Dr Dr Claus Reinsberger7 February 2025
Jessica CoenenNeurophysiological Response to Moderate Aerobic Exercise following a Sport-Related ConcussionProf. Dr. Dr. Claus Reinsberger16 January 2025
Wiebke Julia LansingBALLSPIEL VEREIN (T)? – STANDING TOGETHER AND STICKING TOGETHER AT DORTMUND’S SIGNAL IDUNA PARKProf. Dr Heiko Meier11 April 2024
Kirsten BuddeMental Body Rotation in Sport – Cognitive Foundations and the Influence of Different Perturbations on Performance in Mental Body Rotation Tasks with Egocentric and Object-Based TransformationsProf. Dr Matthias Weigelt29 October 2024
Daghan PiskinThe influence of an anterior cruciate ligament injury on behavioural and cortical dynamics associated with superior pass accuracy in footballProf. Dr Jochen Baumeister11 December 2024
2024
Franziska van den BongardEpilepsy and Physical Activity – Risks, Benefits and the Impact on Autonomic ControlProf. Dr. Dr. Claus Reinsberger24 June 2024
Bianca StutzThe relevance of chronotype to meal timing, glycaemic response and feelings of hunger – The Chronotype and Nutrition StudyProf. Dr Anette Buyken26 June 2024
Anna Elena KolbaumJoint application of total diet studies and food monitoring within a common risk assessment framework – How the BfR MEAL Study improves food safety in GermanyProf. Dr Lars Libuda19 June 2024
Kristin ThorenzMeasuring affective responses during moderate physical and sporting activity and relaxation techniques. A validation study of the Feeling Scale and the Felt Arousal ScaleProf. Dr Matthias Weigelt6 June 2024
Andrea PolzienPerceptual and Motor Processes during the Observation of Deceptive Actions – Theoretical Foundations and Practical Implications of the Head-Fake Effect in BasketballProf. Dr Matthias Weigelt15 January 2024
Linda MargrafNeural Correlates of Valence-dependent Augmented Feedback Processing in Extensive Motor LearningProf. Dr Matthias Weigelt16 February 2024
Christian Johannes GölzDecoding the Functional Reorganisation of the Ageing BrainProf. Dr Solveig Vieluf22 January 2024
2023
Sarah VogtSchool requirements and university realities in the training of sports teachers in the field of sports science in North Rhine-Westphalia and at Paderborn UniversityProf. Dr Miriam Kehne6 September 2023
Daniel BüchelThe assessment of acute, exercise-induced changes in resting-state brain networks using EEG-based graph theoryProf. Dr Jochen Baumeister28 April 2023
2022
Anne StrotmeyerMotor Skills in Childhood: Monitoring, Intervention and Links to Self-PerceptionProf. Dr Miriam Kehne9 December 2022
Katharina Anna GoergSchool catering in Germany and the USA – A comparative approachProf. Dr Helmut Heseker20 September 2022
Lisa SennefelderThe significance and role of sport in public sector health administration. Barriers and conditions for successProf. Dr Heiko Meier7 July 2022
Carolin WaltertHealth and stress during university studies. The importance of health-promoting lifestylesProf. Dr Miriam Kehne16 August 2021
Gabriela Brigitte LeitnerExploration and presentation of subject-specific epistemological beliefs among teacher training students specialising in Nutrition and Culinary Arts (vocational education) in AustriaProf. Dr Kirsten Schlegel-Matthies24 February 2022
Juliana NyasordziPerinatal and early-life factors and their relevance to cardiometabolic health in early adulthoodProf. Dr Anette Buyken27 October 2021
2021
Julia Kristin StröhleinTowards the development of evidence-based preventive treatments against cognitive decline: on the effects of learning to play golf in older peopleProf. Dr Dr Claus Reinsberger30 August 2021
Juliane PietschmannThe effectiveness of gait training with sonification in normalising gait patterns in patients undergoing orthopaedic rehabilitation following hip or knee joint replacement surgeryProf. Dr Thomas Jöllenbeck8 October 2020
Christian SiekeCumulative exposure and risk assessment for the German population regarding pesticide residues in foodProf. Dr Helmut Heseker23 February 2021
Elke MoormannSustainability management for home economics services – a management theory study in social care settingsProf. Dr Kirsten Schlegel-Matthies19 May 2020
Karen Ward Della CorteDietary sugar intake: International trends over time in intake levels among children and adolescents and aspects of its relevance for subclinical inflammation and insulin sensitivity among adultsProf. Dr Anette Buyken16 February 2021
Tim LehmannExploring cortical contributions to postural control in patients following anterior cruciate ligament reconstructionProf. Dr Jochen Baumeister21 December 2020
2020
Rhea DankersEnergy Misreporting in the NVS II: Identification, Characteristics and Effects of Low-Energy ReportersProf. Dr Helmut Heseker6 July 2020
Julia HirschNutrition-related educational work in childcare centres. An analysis of selected factors influencing the process of nutrition education in German childcare centres and the derivation of recommendations for action to strengthen nutrition educationProf. Dr Helmut Heseker21 January 2020
Katrin UhligThe significance of care arrangements for the dietary situation of people with dementia – a comparative analysis of two Germany-wide multicentre studiesProf. Dr Helmut Heseker17 July 2020
Joanna HellwegSense of coherence as a predictor of the perception of learning and performance demands, and the mobilisation of social support to cope with these during university studies – A longitudinal studyProf. Dr Kirsten Schlegel-Matthies18 September 2019
Cindy Adolph-BörsMergers of sports clubs – barriers and conditions for successProf. Dr Heiko Meier7 February 2019