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Michael Zumstein wins Univie Teaching Award

06.09.2024 EDGE

The University of Vienna has honored Michael Zumstein (EDGE) with the Univie Teaching Award for his exceptional work in the category of "Research…

Anya Sherman featured in Nature Article

19.08.2024 EDGE

PhD candidate Anya Sherman (EDGE) was interviewed by Nature about her research on chemicals that are added to rubber products and how these can be…

Welcome New Group Member: Jiahui Wu

15.08.2024 EDGE

Jiahui Wu joined EDGE as a postdoctoral researcher in August 2024. She will be working on the Cluster of Excellence project "Microbiomes Drive…

New publication in Environmental Science & Technology on how to assess water-soluble polymer biodegradation by wastewater microorganism

13.08.2024 EDGE

Water soluble polymers (WSPs) are used in many applications in modern society, for example as key ingredients of household and personal care products…

Thilo Hofmann featured in NDR article on environmental aspects of lithium extraction from deep water

07.08.2024 EDGE

Thilo Hofmann was interviewed by the NDR for their article and radio feature on lithium extraction from deep water in Northern Germany.

Welcome New Group Member: Jan Zyla

19.07.2024 EDGE

Jan Zyla joined EDGE in June as an M.Sc. student. His master’s thesis will focus on the sorption behaviour of tire-derived compounds to soils and on…

New Publication in Frontiers in Environmental Science Finds Tire Additives in Vegetables

05.06.2024 EDGE

A new study in cooperation with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has detected tire additives in leafy vegetables.

Thilo Hofmann discusses Austrian "Aktionsplan Mikroplastik"

03.06.2024 EDGE

On Wednesday, Thilo Hofmann will be part of an expert panel at the event "Österreichischer Aktionsplan Mikroplastik 2022-2025: From Pollution to…

Welcome New Group Member: Maximilian Eiser

25.04.2024 EDGE

Maximilian joined EDGE as a Ph.D. student in April 2024. Under the supervision of Michael Zumstein and within the Cluster of Excellence “Microbiomes…