Quantum research
A new Assistant Professor for AMI
04.03.2026
Dr. John Abendroth, the recipient of a prestigious ERC Starting Grant, has joined the Adolphe Merkle Institute (AMI) at the University of Fribourg as an Assistant Professor. A physical chemist, Abendroth…
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Improved guidelines
Contributing to global standards
24.02.2026
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) recently released a crucial update of its safety testing framework for nanomaterials. The Adolphe Merkle Institute’s Co-Chair of BioNanomaterials,…
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Special blend
Magnetic tunable colors inspired by nature
19.12.2025
Researchers at the Adolphe Merkle Institute have developed a simple method to create dazzling hues using polymers, mimicking the behavior of cuttlefish and octopuses. Potential applications include adaptive…
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Agriculture
AMI alumna appointed head of Agroscope
28.08.2025
Adolphe Merkle Institute alumna Dr. Corinne Jud has been named head of Agroscope, Switzerland's federal research institute for agriculture and food science.
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Career boost
AMI researcher awarded Ambizione fellowship
21.08.2025
Adolphe Merkle Institute group leader Dr. Viola Vogler-Neuling has been awarded an SNSF Ambizione fellowship to investigate butterfly-inspired nanostructures.
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Food Science
New Professor for AMI
04.08.2025
Prof. Hans Jörg ‘Hanjo’ Limbach has joined the Adolphe Merkle Institute at the University of Fribourg as the new Chair of Food Science and Technology.
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Outstanding contribution
New award for BioNanomaterials Co-Chair
03.07.2025
The Adolphe Merkle Institute’s Co-Chair of BioNanomaterials, Prof. Barbara Rothen-Rutishauser, has been recognized with the International Society for Aerosols in Medicine (ISAM) Juraj Ferin Award.
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Monitoring
Real-time tracking of diesel exhaust particles deposited on lung cells
17.06.2025
Researchers from the Adolphe Merkle Institute’s BioNanomaterials group have validated a cutting-edge device developed by external partners that could transform how scientists monitor diesel exhaust particles…
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Bioinspired
Innovative glue enables easy recycling and repairs
09.05.2025
Researchers at the Adolphe Merkle Institute have developed a groundbreaking adhesive inspired by shellac, a natural resin secreted by insects. This new material not only forms strong bonds between a wide…
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