New RWTH Podcast Offers Fascinating Insights into AMO’s Cleanroom and Current Research Projects
Ever wondered what a cleanroom sounds like, where state‑of‑the‑art nanostructures are fabricated? The latest episode of the RWTH podcast “Auf den Punkt gebracht – Mehr wissen aus der RWTH” provides exactly this unusual audio perspective while also highlighting key research areas at RWTH Aachen University.
The episode focuses on the RWTH Profile Area Materials Science & Engineering (MatSE), one of nine interdisciplinary research clusters at the university. It brings together experts from multiple faculties who work jointly on developing materials for the technologies of tomorrow.
Starting at minute 14:08, Prof. Max Lemme (AMO GmbH / Chair of Electronic Devices, ELD) joins the conversation. He discusses the NeuroSys Cluster, where researchers explore new computer architectures inspired by the human brain. These concepts aim to achieve significantly higher energy efficiency than today’s systems and form an essential foundation for future AI applications. Prof. Lemme explains why current AI models require enormous amounts of energy and why new materials and device concepts are crucial for enabling the next generation of chips.
He also provides insights into the TRR404 Active‑3D research program and its role in developing innovative material systems and integration approaches. A special highlight of the episode is the exclusive audio impression from inside AMO’s cleanroom, giving listeners a rare glimpse into the environment where advanced nanofabrication takes place.
The episode also features contributions from leading experts in the MatSE Profile Area: Prof. Sebastian Münstermann, Speaker of the Profile Area and Professor of Material Modelling in Forming Technology at the IBF, Dr.-Ing. Sophie Stebner, Science Manager of the Profile Area and Senior Engineer at the IBF, and Dr. Niklas Fehlemann, Senior Engineer at the IBF.
