Agnes Schulze

Agnes Schulze is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Chemistry and Mineralogy, University of Leipzig, and leads the research area "Surfaces of porous membrane filters" at the Leibniz Institute for Surface Modification (IOM). She has held these positions since 2015 and 2021 respectively, while serving as working group leader at IOM since 2010. She was Deputy Director (rotating) at IOM from 2021-2022 and has been an elected member of IOM's Scientific and Technical Council since 2008.

Education:

• Doctoral thesis in Organic Chemistry, University of Leipzig (2003-2006)
• Chemistry studies, Philipps University of Marburg (1997-2003)
• Semester abroad, University of Paris-Sud (2000-2001)

Research Focus: Dr. Schulze specializes in radiation-modified polymer membranes for environmental applications. Her work integrates materials development, surface functionalization, and photocatalytic systems to create advanced membranes for water purification, micropollutant removal, and anti-biofouling technologies. Key areas include nanocomposite membranes, electron-beam modifications, and sustainable filtration systems.

Publication Trends: Her recent articles (2010-2024) demonstrate progressive innovation in photocatalytic membrane design, pollutant-specific removal systems, and nanotechnology-enhanced water treatment. Research consistently bridges fundamental surface science with industrial applications in environmental remediation.

Awards:

• 2021: Saxon Transfer Prize (2nd place)
• 2019: Saxon Environmental Prize
• 2018: IQ Innovation Award (Silver) & Kurt Schwabe Prize
• 2016: IOM Science and Technology Award
• Doctoral Scholarship (2003-2006)

Leadership: Heads a membrane research team at IOM focusing on porous filter functionalization. Co-founded qCoat GmbH (2019) for membrane commercialization and maintains professional memberships in the German Chemical Society and German Society for Membrane Technology.