Chemnitz funding awards: Physics talents inspire with innovative work!

Chemnitz funding awards: Physics talents inspire with innovative work!

The Chemnitz Association for Physics e. V. (CFP) honored two outstanding students on June 21, 2025. Sylvia Boesler and Michaela Schreiber received funding awards for their remarkable bachelor's theses. This award was presented for the thirteenth time since the CFP was founded in 2012.

Prof. Dr. Ulrich T. Schwarz, the chairman of the CFP, presented the prizes and congratulated the winners on their achievements. Sylvia Boesler has successfully completed her bachelor's degree in physics and made a significant contribution with her thesis on the topic “Investigation of the modification of epitaxial graphene through adsorption and intercalation using low-temperature scanning tunneling microscopy”.

Focus of the work

In her bachelor's thesis, Boesler focuses on the further development of graphene and its physical properties, in particular the adsorption of lead and the intercalation of silicon. The results of her research are due for publication and the manuscript is already in the review process.

Michaela Schreiber, on the other hand, completed her bachelor's degree in sensory science and cognitive psychology. Her bachelor's thesis is entitled "The influence of manual movements on depth perception: an experimental psychological study". This was carried out as part of a cooperation project with the Otto von Guericke University of Magdeburg.

Schreiber investigated the influence of hand rotation on the perception of the direction of rotation of a cylinder. Both award winners are now continuing their studies in the master's program in physics or sensor technology and cognitive psychology at Chemnitz University of Technology.

Study of physics

The physics course is demanding and is divided into three main areas: theoretical physics, experimental physics and mathematics. Students often choose a minor subject and have the opportunity to concentrate on specific thematic areas. To study physics, you need a high school diploma, abstract and analytical thinking, and mathematical talent. An interest in scientific issues in your free time can be an advantage.

The career prospects for physicists are promising. The classic career path often leads to research, often followed by a doctorate. Alternatives include numerous fields of work, such as banking, management consulting, the pharmaceutical sector or software development. Physicists with five years of professional experience can expect an average monthly gross income of around 4,300 euros.

Physical knowledge is of fundamental importance for many medical and technical developments. Physicists take on responsible tasks and benefit from varied careers that enable constant new discoveries.

The awarding of the funding awards to Sylvia Boesler and Michaela Schreiber not only recognizes their academic achievements, but also the CFP's commitment to supporting talented young scientists and promoting enthusiasm for physics. For more information on these topics, those interested can TU Chemnitz, the DPG Physics and Study check visit.