1. Braunschweig University of Technology Faculty of Life Sciences 18.05.2007 Prof. Dr. mult. Dr. h. c. Ali Müfit Bahadir Vice-President for Research, Junior Scientists and Technology Transfer

2. Braunschweig University of Technology Founded 1745 6 Faculties, 5 on Science & Technology 13,000 Students 2,600 Employee, incl. 10% Prof. 200 Mio. € Budget incl. 45 Mio. € Third-Party Funds Historical Building of TU Braunschweig

3. Braunschweig University of Technology Historical Building of TU Braunschweig Mathematics & Computer Sciences Economics & Social Sciences Life Sciences Architecture, Construction Engineering, and Environmental Sciences Mechanical Engineering Humanities & Educational Sciences Electrical Engineering & Physics 1 2 3 4 5 6

4. Construction and Environment Life Sciences Micro-Nano-Production Mobility and Transportation Information & Communication Technology Strategic Research Fields of the University

5. Cooperation in Regional Networks Life Sciences German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures DSMZ Federal Agricultural Research Center FAL Helmholtz Center for Infection Research HZI Federal Biological Research Agency BBA

6. Arthropodes Microorganisms Marine Life Reptiles Plants Organic Chemistry IsolationAnalysisSynthesisFunction BiologyPharmacy Chemical Ecology Economy Biological Phenomenon Signals Defense Strategies Active Agents Instrumental Analysis Chemical Derivatization Research on Natural Products & Active Agents

7. Enzymes’ Key Role in Cellulosics Utilization Molecular Modelling – a Tool for Optimization e.g. Docking of Cellulase to Cellulose

8. Interdisciplinary Project - From Gene to Product Systems biotechnology of product preparation Process techniques Tools for the process development Application technology Molecular biology of product formation

9. Research on Renewable Resources Carbohydrate Bioengineering Renewable Resources for Energy, Fuels, Chemicals

10. Sanitary and Environmental Engineering Test Plant construction & operation Ecological Chemistry Monitoring of treated wastewater, soil and crops Consequences for type of treat- ment plant and crops to cultivate Irrigation tests with treated wastewater Cultural Studies Cultural and religious aspects of subject “water” Social Research Administrative and economic conditions for implementation Public acceptance & obstacles, when confronted with products irrigated with treated wastewater. Impact on Acceptance Development of teaching material for local population, universities and schools Environmental Education Impact on Acceptance Interdisciplinary Research on Sustainability