Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung
The Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung pursues basic research in all fields of catalysis. The central theme pervading all Departments is basic research in the catalytic transformation of compounds and materials with the highest degree of chemo-, regio- and stereoselectivity under conditions which maximize efficient use of natural resources.
Developing new catalysts for the future
Work with great colleagues in a modern environment
Find new challenges in our Apprentice Program
High precision equipment delivers maximum insight for our research
Several service units are supporting the research at the Institute with their competences in analytical techniques and ultra-modern instrumental equipment.Current Topics:
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She works in the administration of the institute and is also active on the representative committee for people with severe disabilities. In this interview, Martina Burggräf tells us how she managed to find a silver lining even in losing a job.
Vanessa Bukas wins the prestigious Ernst Haage Prize 2026 for groundbreaking research in heterogeneous thermal processes.
Six apprentices have started at the Max Planck Institute: four chemical lab technicians, one physics lab technician, and one office management assistant. They bring curiosity and enthusiasm to both labs and administration. Applications for 2027 are ...
Instead going to the beach: Eight students from local Luisenschule in Mülheim are spending a week at the Max Planck Institut für Kohlenforschung. Under the guidance of technicians Roland Petzold and Felix Waldbach from Prof. Tobias Ritter’s Organic ...
