The BlueMat Academy

The BlueMat Academy is the dedicated training platform for doctoral researchers and postdocs within the Cluster of Excellence BlueMat at TU Hamburg. It supports Early Career Researchers with tailored workshops in scientific methods and transferable skills like communication, leadership, and project management.

Further Information

Scientific Director Prof. Alexander Schlaich

Prof. Alexander Schlaich is Head of the Institute for Physics of Functional Materials at TUHH and Principal Investigator as well as Academy Director in TUHH’s first Cluster of Excellence BlueMat – Water-Driven Materials.

Coordinator Dr. Milena Parlak

Dr. Milena Parlak is the BlueMat Academy Coordinator for the Transferable Qualifications Program for early-career researchers. Holding a PhD in Biology and having experienced a structured doctoral program herself gives her an understanding of the challenges faced by PhD candidates.