PROJECTS
This page presents a selection of current research projects that reflect our interdisciplinary approach and commitment to sustainable, real-world impact.
EMITI-ION+
The EMITI-ION+ project is developing an innovative system to improve barn air quality, aimed at protecting the health of livestock and caretakers. It combines a water wall system with plasma generators to reduce harmful gases, pathogens, and fine dust, while simultaneously cooling the air adiabatically. Sensors monitor pollutants in the air and water, and intelligent algorithms dynamically control the system. The goal is to significantly improve air quality, thereby reducing respiratory diseases, heat stress, antibiotic use, and related economic losses.
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Grant number: 16KN101123
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SmartPhysio
SmartPhysio is developing a multi-sensor cuff for personalized physiotherapy in cases of knee osteoarthritis. The cuff enables biofeedback-supported training at home and combines motion and vital data—such as joint angle, surface temperature, and bioimpedance—for comprehensive monitoring. Real-time target-actual comparisons and visualization via mobile devices support training success, guided by a fuzzy logic-based system for data interpretation. The technology is designed to be adaptable for broader applications, enhancing its market potential.
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Grant number: 16KN078664
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VoltMuSeM
VoltMuSeM (Voltammetric Multi-Element Sensor System for Heavy Metal Analysis)
VoltMuSeM aims to develop a mobile, on-site sensor system capable of simultaneously detecting multiple heavy metal ions. In addition to selective multi-element detection, the project focuses on analyzing cross-sensitivities that affect measurement signals. Using a factorial experimental design, the system will enable fast and accurate electrochemical detection of environmentally relevant contamination.
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Grant number: 100719798
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MISEBA
The MISEBA project is researching a multisensor array for continuous soil quality monitoring. Using a potentiometric “electronic tongue” and chemometric methods, key soil parameters such as nitrate, chloride, and potassium levels can be measured. The system combines an array of potentiometric electrodes with multivariate analysis techniques to allow simultaneous detection of multiple parameters.
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Grant number: 100717009
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ENTIEMES
ENTIEMES is developing innovative sensor technology to measure three-dimensional flow velocities in complex hydraulic environments, such as those found in water engineering and fish passage systems. Accurate flow measurement is crucial for functional verification and regulatory compliance. The sensor system is designed to function precisely even in turbulent, unsteady, and multiphase flows. It will be minimally invasive and flexibly deployable. ADZ NAGANO GmbH is developing pressure sensors and data electronics, Kurt Schwabe Institute is designing density sensors, and the Institute of Hydraulic Engineering and Technical Hydromechanics at TU Dresden is coordinating the project and conducting lab and field tests.
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Grant number: 100686536
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FischFitPRO
FischFitPRO is developing a sensor-based system to assess and optimize fish welfare in aquaculture. Using camera-based technologies, the system monitors fish movement, growth, and the stress indicator cortisol in water—non-invasively. The data, supplemented by additional water parameters, are analyzed using machine learning to establish an early warning system. The goal is to reduce stress and mortality rates among fish and improve the economic viability of aquaculture.
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Grant number: 16KN095535
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SenD – Sustainability and Digitalization in Value Chains
The SenD project explores how digital technologies can promote sustainability in value chains. The focus is on developing sustainable sensor systems for smart farming and evaluating their ecological, social, and economic impacts. The project aims to increase the attractiveness of agriculture and provide innovative solutions to the skilled labor shortage in Saxony by promoting digital competencies.
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Grant number: 100689726
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ONCo-Screen
ONCo-Screen aims to develop innovative products and methods for drug discovery. The project involves creating a fluorescence-based method for highly sensitive analysis of protein conformational changes, supported by a novel biochip using optimized nano-lever structures made with DNA origami technology. These structures enable more stable and precise measurements. To facilitate high-throughput screening, an automated data analysis software will be developed. Additionally, user-friendly kits will be created to broaden accessibility and ease of use.
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Grant number: KK5208803AJ3
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NANO-TRAKTOR
The NANO-TRAKTOR project is developing a hybrid DNA nano-tractor as a novel approach to cancer therapy. By combining nanoparticles with DNA origami structures, the system enables targeted drug delivery to tumor cells, enhances cellular uptake, and improves treatment effectiveness through controlled release and thermolysis. The technology is designed to overcome tumor tissue barriers and optimize therapy through increased specificity and tolerability. The Kurt Schwabe Institute contributes expertise in DNA nanotechnology, biosensing, and cell culture to bring this high-potential concept into practical use in nanomedicine.
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Grant number: 100702482
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PriMuS-BioReaktor
PriMuS-BioReaktor is developing a modular 3D-printed bioreactor platform with integrated multiparameter sensors for the customized control of complex bioprocesses. In collaboration with TU Dresden and the Kurt Schwabe Institute, the project not only develops the bioreactor system but also publishes open-access instructions for self-building all components, ensuring broad accessibility of the technology.
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Grant number: 100713596
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KenProPN
KenProPN seeks to optimize plasma nitriding—a process for enhancing metal surfaces—by implementing a key performance indicator (KPI)-based control system. Since no suitable sensors currently exist for monitoring plasma-activated gas compositions at low pressure, the project will develop specific sensors to precisely assess furnace atmosphere during the process, enabling controlled and reproducible surface treatment.
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Grant number: KK5208804JN4
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EKI-Saxony
The EKI-Saxony research network is establishing energy-autonomous information and communication technology (ICT) systems, focusing on wireless chips and sensor platforms. These systems aim to drastically reduce energy consumption, allowing them to be powered solely by compact energy harvesting modules using light, heat, or motion. EKI-Saxony contributes essential advancements for environmental, societal, and economic sustainability—especially by reducing the ecological footprint of ICT usage.
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Grant number: tba
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Mobile Claw Diagnostics
Animal welfare is the focus of the Mobile Claw Diagnostics project. With increasing economic and societal pressure on cattle farming, hoof diseases represent a widespread issue, while current moisture measurement methods are invasive, costly, and complex. This project aims to develop a mobile, non-invasive handheld device for rapid measurement of hoof horn moisture. Early detection of hoof problems will reduce stress, improve animal health, and enhance economic efficiency. The device is designed to be integrable into farm management systems and suitable for use from farms to research contexts.
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Grant number: tba
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