Biomimetics is an interdisciplinary science that deals with the analysis and systematic transfer of biological insights into technical applications. Reverse biomimetics, however, also improves our understanding of biological concept generators. What does this mean for the education of kindergarten children, pupils, students, teachers and others interested in biomimetics and bioinspiration? The authors Olgas Speck and […]

Die Doktorarbeit von Larissa Born, wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin am Institut für Textil- und Fasertechnologie der Universität Stuttgart, zu adaptiven Faserverbundkunsstoffen wurde mit dem Manfred Hirschvogel Preis ausgezeichnet. >> Pressemitteilung

International Call: Agnes Pockels Junior Research Group Program @ University of Freiburg (Germany) Philosophy of Technology, Technology Assessment, Sustainability Research The call targets female researchers within three to five years of their postdoctoral experience in the areas of philosophy of technology, technology assessment and / or sustainability research. Applications need to be submitted by September […]

Das neue Buch von Claus Mattheck und Kollegen „Klimafester Baum?: Biomechanische Anpassung der Baumwurzel an den Trockenstress“ ist als e-book erschienen. >>mehr

Two new publications on education in biomimetics have been published open access. Masselter et al. 2021 present meshed actuators inspired by the erectile movement of recent plants and fossil records. >>article Poppinga et al. 2021 provide simple handcrafted models based on paper, wood and plastic foil for „hands-on-understanding“ of plant movements. >>article

Internship offer @ Laboratory UMR MAP MAACC CNRS Paris, France Subject: New research avenues of bio-inspired/biomimeticmaterials for sustainable architecture and construction framework Internship leaders: Natasha Heil(MAP MAACC CNRS) Internship duration: Two months, starting from July2021 Internship location: Onlinebase Remuneration: 500 € per month Internship objectives: The internship is part of a new research framework on […]

Der ARD-Beitrag „Schnelle Pflanzen“ in W wie Wissen stellt die Forschung der Plant Biomechanics Group Freiburg zum Thema Pflanzenbewegungen und Bionik vor. >> zum Beitrag

Thomas Becker vom MDR Thüringen führte ein Interview mit Prof. Thomas Speck (Universität Freiburg)  zum Thema „Lernen vom Efeu heißt klettern lernen“.  >>mehr

The internal think tank of ESA, Advanced Concept Team, is looking for a research fellow (PostDoc) in biomimetics. >> Job description

Some Special Issues with a focus on biomechanics and biomimetics are open for submission: „Bridging the Gap: From Biomechanics and Functional Morphology of Plants to Biomimetic Developments“ @ Biomimetics until 30th September 2021 „Biomimetic Process and Pedagogy“ @ Biomimetics until 1st December 2021