The 2026 episode of the MemrisTec Summer Schools will bring interested students and researchers together at the University of Rostock, Germany.
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MemrisTec2026 in Kiel and Baltic Sea
MemrisTec2026 in Kiel and Baltic Sea
At this year’s MemrisTec2026 coordination workshop, participants shared the results of the ongoing funded projects as well as the three new associated projects. A key objective was to facilitate exchange among the project teams, a goal further enhanced by the Baltic Sea setting and the pleasant weather. A big thank you from MemrisTec coordinator Ronald Tetzlaff of TUD Dresden University of Technology to all participants and the local organizers from Kiel University led by Martin Zieger, who made this meeting a productive workshop. We look forward to the MemrisTec2027 final workshop in Dresden!
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Rana Walied Ahmad, M.Sc., successfully concluded his public doctoral defense on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, at RWTH Aachen University. The defense was held as a hybrid event.
The doctoral lecture, titled “Modeling and Simulation of Electrochemical Metallization Memory Cells for Neuromorphic Passive Crossbar Architecture,” addressed the modeling and simulation of electrochemical metallization memory cells, with a focus on their role in neuromorphic computing using passive crossbar architectures. This doctoral work originated from the MEMMEA project.
The successful completion of the defense marks the culmination of Rana Walied Ahmad’s doctoral research in the field of memristive devices and neuromorphic systems.
Emilio Perez-Bosch Quesada has completed his doctorate within the MIMEC framework in collaboration with IHP – Innovations for High Performance Microelectronics in Frankfurt (Oder). His doctoral research focused on HfO₂-based memristive devices, contributing to ongoing work on resistive memory technologies.
The research was carried out as part of the RRAM activities at IHP under the supervision of Eduardo Pérez Diez and Christian Wenger. During his doctoral studies, he worked closely with interdisciplinary teams and gained extensive experience in materials research and device characterization.
Following the successful completion of his doctorate, Emilio Perez-Bosch Quesada plans to continue his academic career in the field of memristors, further advancing research in this area.
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MemrisTec Seminar 2025 in Leipzig
MemrisTec Seminar 2025 in Leipzig
From 25–27 November 2025, the MemrisTec Seminar 2025 was held in Leipzig at the Leibniz Institute of Surface Engineering (IOM). The seminar brought together ten PhD, master’s, and diploma students from across the MemrisTec research program.
Participants presented the progress of their theses and discussed their work in an interdisciplinary setting with feedback from peers and senior researchers. The program also included laboratory tours at IOM and invited talks on career paths and the German research landscape.
A lecture on “A Molecular Chemical Route to Quantum Information Processing and Neuromorphic Computing” was given by Kirill Monakhov. The seminar provided a valuable platform for knowledge exchange among participants.
A huge thank you from the MemrisTec coordinator Ronald Tetzlaff from Technische Universität Dresden to all participants and the local organizers around Kirill Monakhov from the Leibniz Institute of Surface Engineering in Leipzig who offered perfect conditions to perform this Seminar.
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We are delighted to announce that Onur Toprak, a MemrisTec PhD student at Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB), has successfully defended his doctoral work on Friday, November 14th, at TU Berlin.
He achieved the outstanding grade of 1.0 (Magna cum Laude), a remarkable recognition of his research excellence.
This achievement marks a significant milestone and a proud outcome of the MemrisTec Priority Program (SPP) through the MEMMEA project. Congratulations to Onur for this well-deserved success!
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Best Poster Award at MEMRISYS 2025
The MemrisTec consortium is proud to announce that Cuo Wu, a researcher within the NeuroMCross project, has been awarded one of the Best Poster Awards at the MEMRISYS 2025 conference, held this year in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Supervised by Benjamin Max and Prof. Thomas Mikolajick, Cuo’s work focuses on advancing neuromorphic computing through innovative memristive device concepts — a central topic within the MemrisTec research programme. His poster attracted strong interest from both academic and industrial participants, standing out for its scientific depth and potential technological relevance.
MEMRISYS is a renowned international conference dedicated to emerging memory technologies and their applications in artificial intelligence and neuromorphic systems. The recognition of Cuo’s contribution underscores the growing impact of MemrisTec research in shaping the future of energy-efficient computing.
Congratulations to Cuo Wu on this well-deserved success and for showcasing the excellence of MemrisTec research on a global platform.
The MemrisTec Summer School 2025 was successfully conducted in Sevilla, Spain, from 24 September to 3 October 2025, marking another milestone in the training and networking activities of the MemrisTec Research Unit. The event brought together early-career researchers, doctoral candidates, and leading scientists from partner institutions to explore the latest developments in memristive systems and neuromorphic electronics.
The comprehensive program combined keynote lectures, advanced tutorials, and hands-on laboratory sessions, covering topics ranging from molecular materials and device fabrication to computational modeling and circuit integration. Participants also had the opportunity to present their own research during poster sessions, fostering scientific dialogue and collaboration within the MemrisTec community.
Beyond the scientific sessions, the Summer School featured social and cultural activities in and around Sevilla, providing an excellent setting for networking and informal exchange among participants. The event once again demonstrated MemrisTec’s commitment to supporting interdisciplinary education and strengthening international collaboration in the field of memristive technologies.
Stefan Pechmann has successfully completed his PhD in Electrical Engineering at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). His doctoral defense took place a few weeks ago and concluded with the highest distinction, summa cum laude.
The dissertation, entitled “Integration of Multi-Level 1T1R RRAM Cells as Embedded Memory,” addresses key challenges in the integration of resistive random-access memory (RRAM) technologies for embedded applications. The work was carried out within the MIMEC environment at TUM and in close collaboration with the RRAM research group at IHP, contributing to ongoing efforts in advanced memory technologies.
The PhD project was supervised by Prof. Amelie Hagelauer and supported by an interdisciplinary examination committee. Over the course of his doctoral research, Stefan Pechmann worked on multi-level RRAM device concepts, combining system integration aspects with experimental and technological investigations.
Following the completion of his doctorate, Stefan Pechmann has transitioned to industry and has taken up a position as Hardware Developer at ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, joining via MCA Germany.
The MemrisTec community acknowledges this academic milestone and extends its best wishes for his continued professional career.