Further research projects

In addition to the long-term projects of the National Academies Program, the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities HAdW) is home to numerous research initiatives. This overview presents the broad spectrum of our externally funded projects, state-level initiatives, and academic collaborations.

The scope of research ranges from the cataloging of historical text corpora and the preservation of global cultural heritage to studies at the intersection of the humanities, natural sciences, and cultural studies.

Edition

Historical-Critical Complete Edition of Osiander's Works

This volume documented Osiander's comprehensive contribution to the history of the Reformation in Nuremberg and his positions—as original as they were controversial—in the theological debates of the 16th century.

Natural Sciences

World map of tectonic stresses World Stress Map (Karlsruhe)

The project focused on the interpretation and numerical simulation of stress data with regard to stress sources as well as regional and local stress fields.

cultural studies

Papyrus editions

The research center developed an electronic database containing information on the date of creation, provenance, availability of illustrations, and content of all documentary papyri and ostraca from Egypt published to date.

Natural Sciences

Mathematical logic

The research center aimed to document, organize, and present the current state of knowledge in the field of mathematical logic and related areas in all its breadth and depth.

Natural Sciences

In-situ spectroscopy for reducing pollutant emissions

The specific advantages of diode lasers for rapid, real-time gas analysis were utilized to monitor and control industrial processes aimed at reducing pollutant emissions.

cultural studies

Historical and recent flood conflicts

The project analyzed and compared historical, recent, and projected conflicts and potential for conflict in the context of flooding.

cultural studies

Heidelberg Collection of Classical Antiquities

The research center was tasked with making the collection of ancient originals at the Museum of Antiquities of the Archaeological Institute at Heidelberg University accessible to researchers through scholarly catalogs.

Natural Sciences

hantaviruses

The goal of this research project was to produce human monoclonal antibodies using recombinant methods from patients in remission.