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University president Prof. Dr. Stefan Leible, award winner Prof. Dr. Nella Vargas-Barbosa and treasurer of the University Foundation Georg Riesner (f.l.t.r.)

For the second time, the University Foundation Bayreuth has recognized outstanding research projects at the University of Bayreuth. A total of €30,000 was awarded to researchers in Bayreuth for their innovative scientific ideas.

The "Advanced Research Award" was presented to BayBatt member Prof. Dr. Nella M. Vargas-Barbosa, Professor of Electrochemistry at the University of Bayreuth. Her project, now funded with €10,000, aims to develop a sustainable alternative to the energy-intensive ammonia production process based on the Haber–Bosch method. In giving this award, the jury has recognized a project that addresses one of the major challenges of our time and provides important impetus for sustainable energy and materials research.

More information about the other award winners can be found in ubtaktuell.