In Brief
Helmholtz Involved in DFG SPP
The German Research Foundation DFG institutes ten more Priority Programmes (SPP), which are scheduled to be launched in 2013. Two of these SPPs from the field of natural sciences are coordinated by scientists at Helmholtz centres. Dr Oliver Rader from the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie (Helmholtz Centre Berlin for Materials and Energy) coordinates the Priority Programme "Topological Insulators: Materials – Fundamental Properties – Devices". The programme will deal with an innovative class of materials (topological insulators), which feature electrically insulating properties on the inside, yet remain conductive on their surface. Prof. Dr Andreas Oschlies from the Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel l GEOMAR is to coordinate the programme "Climate Engineering: Risks, Challenges, Opportunities" with the objective of investigating the ecological and ethical opportunities and risks connected with targeted manipulation of the climate.
