Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) welcomes six new Humboldt scholars from different corners of the globe. One of them is working in the group of Andreas Hirsch. Prof. Dr. Sule Erten-Ela from Ege Üniversitesi in Izmir, Turkey has been a guest at the Chair for Organic Chemistry II under Prof. Dr. Andreas Hirsch since December 2011. She is working on an aspect of organic photovoltaics which deals with creating new carbon-rich molecules which can be used as both electron acceptors and electronic conductors. Prof. Erten-Ela who is a specialist in the field of synthetic chemistry has already gathered extensive experience, primarily at the University of Madrid. The expertise she displayed there in the chemistry of synthetic carbon allotropes will be of particular use in Prof. Hirsch’s lab. Organic photovoltaics is one of the topics that play a major role for EAM.

Alexander von Humboldt grants are only awarded to highly qualified research scientists who are chosen by means of a stringent selection process. As far as the host university is concerned, such a sign of approval is both a substantial asset and an honour as the scholars are free to select their host institution. Guest researcher residencies can last between six months and two years. Over the course of this period the scientists pursue a research project of their own choosing in conjunction with their hosts. This, in turn, supplements and expands the university’s research and teaching content – in some instances the projects offer the scholars points of contact for Bachelors and Masters dissertations.

Further information:
http://www.eam.uni-erlangen.de/news/news-eintrag/article/eam-destination-of-choice-for-humboldt-scholar/