Three researchers from Aachen have applied successfully for one of the desired “starting grants” of the European Research Council (ERC). They will receive up to 1,5 Mio. € for their research activities. Prof. Hendrik Bluhm, head of quantum Technology, RWTH Aachen University, Andreas Walther, PhD, DWI Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials, Aachen and Rafael Kramann, PhD, Clinic for Renal and Hypertensive Disorders, university hospital Aachen, prevailed against more than 2,500 competitors. More…