Education & Teaching

Teaching focus: Prof. Dr. Franziska Lissel teaches molecules and materials from a synthetic-chemistry vantage point – macromolecular, organic and materials science – consistently tied to properties and device function. She has taught mixed cohorts (chemistry, engineering, physics, biology) in German and English at Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH)., TU Dresden, and the University of Jena (FSU Jena).

Current (TUHH): Leads lectures and labs in General & Inorganic Chemistry and Organic Chemistry; teaches Macromolecular and Materials Science, e.g. Materials for Organic & Polymer Electronics and Biomaterials.

Previous (FSU Jena & TU Dresden): Acting Professor in Organic & Macromolecular Chemistry at FSU Jena. At TU Dresden, lecturing, e.g., on Advanced Materials in Organic Electronics, Synthesis of Polymers and Advanced Functional Polymers. Recognized as TU Dresden Young Investigator (doctoral examining and committee service).

Innovative formats: Applies innovate teaching methods such as problem-based learning (PBL), e.g., in courses on Designing Flexible & Stretchable Electronics, or Technology Transfer & Entrepreneurship.

Supervision, outreach & inclusion: Prof. Dr. Franziska Lissel supervises Ph.D., M.Sc., and B.Sc. theses across chemistry, materials science, and organic electronics. Supervision is structured and benevolent – group meetings, individual meetings and cookies. All group members actively participate in mentoring, lab training, and outreach. The team regularly engages schools and the public (e.g., on nanocars or “berry-juice” solar cells) and contributes to the Long Night of Science. Prof. Lissel served as speaker/chair of the Female Research Equality (FREQ) network (FCI), organizes multi-day seminars for female doctoral researchers, and mentors female early-career scientists.