Competences sorted by centers (by keywords)

Das BIOKON ist der Ansprechpartner für alle Fragen zur Bionik, die wir gerne direkt beantworten oder gezielt an unsere Mitglieder weiter leiten. Vielleicht haben Sie aber ganz spezielle Fragen oder sind an Kooperationen in einem bestimmten Themengebiet der Bionik interessiert? Zur besseren Orientierung finden Sie im Folgenden eine kurze Zusammenstellung der Kernkompetenzen aller BIOKON Netzwerkpartner nach Schlagworten und nach Standorten sortiert.

BIOKON e.V.	Bonn, Nees-Institut	Ilmenau, Biomechatro.	Neuschönau, Naturfilm	Velten, Suntec
Aachen, Bionik	Bonn, Neurobiologie	Karlsruhe, Biomechanik	Nieklitz, NICOL	Worms, Th.S.
Berlin, Bionik	Bremen, BIC	Köln, Elektrotechnik	Oberhausen, UMSICHT	Zürich, AILab
Berlin, EvoLogics	Bremerhaven, AWI	Lohmar, J.H.	Saarbrücken, Achitekt.
Berlin, GFaI	Darmstadt, BitZ	Magdeburg, Design	Saarbrücken, Biologie
Berlin, INPRO	Denkendorf, ITV	Magdeburg, Robotik	Saarbrücken, StreamF.
Berlin, R&C	Dresden, Botanik	Mannheim, LTA	Stuttgart, MPI
Bielefeld, Kybernetik	Dübendorf, EMPA	München, Biotechnol.	Tuebingen, Geologie
Bochum, Architektur	Freiburg, Biologie	München, Medien	Tuebingen, Zoologie
Bochum, Zoologie	Göttingen, Forst	Münster, Didaktik	Ulm, BioFuture


		RWTH Aachen, Center of Bionics Information and neuro-bionics: sound localization systems of mobile robots based on biological principles (in collaboration with the Institute for Biology 2 and the Institute for Information Systems), functional with only two microphones. Implementation of neural circuits of the sound localization system as a bio-hybrid computer chip (in collaboration with the Institute for Biology 2, Institute for Materials for Electrical Engineering and the Research Center Jülich in the vIBHT). Locomotion bionics: development of locomotion systems (hands, arms) modeled after nature. Modeling of human sound production (Chair of Structural Analysis and Structural Dynamics and the Chair for Phoniatrics and Pedaudiology). Flow bionics: optimization of micro blood pumps by biological models. Analysis of turbulence damping on wings of owls. Experimental flow analysis for noise production in the human vocal tracts in a pulsating flow channel as a model of vocal chords with close-to-natural functionality (Chair for Flow Dynamics and Institute for Aerodynamics and the Chair for Phoniatrics and Pedaudiology). Structural bionics: development and validation of whole body models of the supporting and musculoskeletal system of the human back (Chair of Structural Analysis and Structural Dynamics and Institute for Biomedical Technologies). Processing bionics: Implementation of the Lotus-Effect^® against growth in glass reactors. Application of biological functional cavities in the production of ceramics. Organization bionics: design of commercial processes modeled after nature (Chair for Production Systematics and Institute for Biology 2). Evolution and optimization bionics: application of genetic algorithms for the optimization of processing technologies and synthetic materials processing. Contact: Rhinian Westphalian Technical University Aachen, RWTH Bionik Zentrum

		TU Berlin, Department of Bionics and Evolution Techniques Theory and implementation of evolutionary strategies Theory of neural networks Evolutionary drag reduction Aerodynamic tricks of bird flight Bionic robotics and information processing Photo-biological production of hydrogen Systematics of bionics Projects: Multiwinglets, reduction of vortex shedding, sharkskin scales, fish mucus, scales of the Sahara skink, wind turbine BERWIAN, passive cooler, ARBAS project, special sensors, autonomous swarms, humanoid muscle robot ZARx, ES theory, ES algorithms, optimized controlling systems, evolutionary experimentation, optimization in wind channels, optimized streamlined design, ... Another possibility to illustrate technical competences is the construction of a decision tree. Contact: Berlin, TU FG Bionik

		EvoLogics GmbH, at the TU Berlin Coordination of the Bionics Competence Network Underwater communication, underwater data transfer, underwater telemetric systems Bionic sensorics, sonar technology Manipulatorics and robotics Flow bionics Bionic propeller Evologics GmbH is a high tech company, a spin off at the TU Berlin, which specializes in the implementation of innovative concepts from bionics in commercially usable products. The coordination bureau of the nationwide Bionics Competence Network (BIOKON coordination: Dr. Rudolf Bannasch, project assistant: Jessica Rudolph). Fields of expertise: * Novel patented processes for reliable telemetric underwater transfer of digital data, images and control signals via acoustic broadband signals, modeled after the bio-sonar of dolphins, intended for various fields of use in marine sciences, environmental controlling, and in the maritime industry: underwater data networks, controlling of mobile underwater equipment, etc., in particular under ambient conditions with a high amount of noise so that the system is suitable for deep and shallow water. * Bionic sensorics: high-resolution ultrasound system for oceanography (mapping of ocean floors), navigation, positioning, and other hydrographic measurements (applications in destruction-free material testing and bio-medical technology are in preparation). * Underwater manipulatorics and bionic robotics * Flow bionics: propulsion technology (Bionic Propeller) and mechanisms of drag reduction, noise reduction, adaptive steering, and streamlining mechanisms (Fin Ray Effect), etc. Contact: Berlin, Fa.EvoLogics

		University of Bonn, Botanical Institute and Botanical Garden Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) Atomic force microscopy (AFM) Transfer of bionic phenomena of interfaces into technology Characterization of anti-adhesive surface Development test procedures for super- and ultra-phobic surfaces Surface interactions between biotic and abiotic pollution Analysis of surface topographies of biological and technical surfaces wetting phenomena modifications of interfaces plant biodiversity Functional morphology of plants Contact: Bonn, Uni Nees-Institut

		University of Bonn, Department of Neurobiology Bionic sensorics Neurobiology, biosensorics Electrophysiology Infrared Hydrodynamic sensorics Electrosensorics PIV (Particle Image Velocimetry) Contact: Bonn, Uni Neurobiologie

		School of Applied Sciences of Bremen, Department of Bionics International Study Course in Bionics (ISB) Thematic focus of the Masters course in Science Communication (trade press journalism, on-the-job-training) Bureau of the Society for Technical Biology and Bionics (Gesellschaft für Technische Biologie und Bionik, GTBB) Antifouling after biological models Adhesives from the sea Adhesive-free attachment Bio-sensorics Energy minimization (hydrodynamics) Locomotion/transport systems Information bionics Organization bionics Structural bionics/lightweight construction In 2003, the worldwide unique International Study Course Bionics (ISB) was established at the School of Applied Sciences of Bremen, which offers students a practical degree as a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.). The course is job-oriented and combines biological as well as engineering knowledge. The training is conducted within current research projects, using cutting-edge equipment and methods of biology, e.g. AFM, SEM, and engineering, e.g. FEM, CAD. The strategic aim is an education for sustainable development. Since 2004, the Society for Technical Biology and Bionics ( GTBB) has been relocated to Bremen (President: Prof. Dr. Antonia Kesel). In February 2005, bionics in Bremen started the communication platform Marine Bionik to sustainably further the establishment of collaborations in the field of marine applications between science and business. Projects: Antifouling: In the framework of the concepts competition bionics innovations from nature, the Federal Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF) has supported a project at the School of Applied Sciences Bremen Antifouling after biological models. The results were presented to the public in an exhibition. The persistent colonization of surfaces of any objects submerged in sea water by plants and animals is one of the most distinct problems of marine industry. The goal of developments so far has been an alternative surface treatment to reduce biogenic growth after biological models. Fundamental research on bio-adhesives: The surface analysis of native barnacle cement with AFM represents an approach to unveil the principles of biological multi-component-adhesives, which bond under water. The functional principle of reversible underwater adhesives is analyzed by the example of mussels. Mussels possess a clever system of adhesives, which contains glue and solvent. Fluid dynamics: biomechanical analyses show the various strategies of minimizing energetic steady states. There are, for example, numerous alternative and energy-efficient propulsion mechanisms and structures, which hold promise for reducing fuel consumption. The optimization of propulsion technologies in water is studied, for example, in sturgeon and trout. The analyses are carried out with PIV measurements. Contact: Bremen, HS BIC

		Technical University of Dresden, Institute for Botany Interfaces of plants and technical interfaces Interfaces of plants and technical interfaces Anti-adhesive and self-cleaning surfaces Functional morphology of plants Biomechanics and mechanical characterization of biological materials Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) Confocal light microscopy Quantitative analysis of surfaces and surface topography Teaching with a focal point on bionics Teaching modules in bionics Projects: Development of anti-adhesive and self-cleaning surfaces, functionalization of metal surfaces, functional morphology of plants, mechanical characterization of plant cuticles, transport and self-repair processes of membranes (smart materials), teaching modules in bionics. The interdisciplinary active work group at the Institute for Botany at the Technical University of Dresden has a long standing experience with plant interfaces. This forms the basis for a knowledge transfer from fundamental research to application-specific research and development of close-to-market technical surfaces in close collaboration with industrial partners. Because of the excellent research infrastructure in Dresden as well as the close contacts with internationally recognized work groups, a focusing and expansion of expertise on characterizing interfacial phenomena and biological composites, and biomechanics of biological materials emerges. The work group is a member of the Competence Network BIOKON and presides of the topical committee B3 (Surfaces and Interfaces Structure and Function) and has in collaboration with the University of Freiburg and the German Federal Foundation for the Environment (Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt, DBU) set up a scholarship program Bionics construction of plants and composites as idea generator for engineering. Contact: Dresden, TU LS Botanik

		University of Freiburg, Botanic Garden (Institute for Biology II) Lightweight constructions Gradient materials Fibrous composites Self-repairing and self-adaptive materials (smart materials) Form-function-relationships Structural arrangement of tissues and materials Didactical preparation of scientific topics Workshops, trade fair stands, and advanced training in the field of biomechanics and bionics Projects: Self-repair mechanisms for technical membranes, gradient structures of technical textiles and composites, composites with natural fibers, principles of lightweight constructions of plants, teaching modules in biomechanics/bionics. The Plant Biomechanics Group is the scientific work group of the Botanic Garden of the University of Freiburg. The existing infrastructure is excellent for carrying out bionic projects all the way from fundamental research to technical applications. There are close collaborations and network activities with other research groups and industrial partners in Germany and abroad. The Plant Biomechanics Group Freiburg is not only a member of BIOKON, but also of the Competence Network Biomimetics of the federal State of Baden Württemberg. Contact: Freiburg, Uni Inst. Biologie

		Technical University of Ilmenau, Division of Biomechatronics Bionics of micro systems Biomechatronics Compliant mechanisms Constructional and material bionics Ecological models, environmental analytics, and sensorics Neuro-kybernetics Medical technology Ergonomics and robotics Contact: Ilmenau, TU Biomechatronik

		Research Center of Karlsruhe, Institute for Material Research Optimization of structural components (lightweight and durability) Mechanics of wood Biomechanics of trees Projects: Functional wood anatomy, root system architecture, sustainable forestry. Contact: Karlsruhe, FZ Biomechanik

		University of Münster, Institute for Engineering and its Didactics Didactics of teaching in engineering Natural strategies as potential for innovations Heuristic models of bionics Systematic bionics in production processes Development of teaching materials and learning software Contact: Münster, Uni Didaktik

		University of Saarbrücken, Department of Biology/Zoology Documentation of literature and data in a data base on bionics Organization of congresses, workshops, and presentations at fairs for the whole network as well as for external interested parties Organizing and carrying out exhibitions on bionics Providing contacts for business and industry Providing contacts to experts Offering material for e-Learning Conducting issue-specific literature and online searches Consulting services in the field of bionic architecture Consulting on bionic R&D projects Expertise on bionic R&D projects Providing competent information on bionics Creativity training The technical expertise of the Center is planning and organizing exhibitions on bionics as well as planning and organizing congresses and workshops. Further competences are in the field of bionic design and bionic architecture, structural bionics, in the field of biomechanics, adhesion systems, locomotion in fluids, and robotics. The existing infrastructure allows analyses with scanning electron microcopy (SEM) and analyses in a flow channel. Contact: Saarbrücken, Uni Biologie

		Max Planck Institute for Metal Research, Stuttgart Biological tribology Friction phenomena Adhesion Attachment systems Surfaces Interfaces Mechanical properties of biological materials Haptics Insects Arthropods Cuticles Resilin Suction cups Locomotion of insects Mechanoreceptors Structural bionics Constructional bionics Locomotion bionics Bionically inspired machines Sensory bionics Contact: Stuttgart, MPI

		University of Tübingen Institute and Museum for Geology and Paleontology Technical textiles Long-distance transports of fluids Negative pressures Porous media Irrigation Drainage Humidifying Gas exchange Evaporation Membranes Contact: Tübingen, Uni Geologie