Featured Research Projects
From Research to Impact
Discover selected research initiatives that stand out through scientific excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and relevance for real-world challenges. These projects reflect the diversity and strength of the MCML community.
©Florian Generotzky / LMU
30.01.2026
Cracks in the Foundations of Cosmology
Daniel Grün Explains How Observations Test Our Understanding of the Universe
There was a time when the Andromeda Nebula was the end of the Universe. At least, a number of astronomers in the early 20th century still thought that fuzzy objects in the night sky – such as the …
©Juli Eberle / TUM / ediundsepp Gestaltungsgesellschaft
04.12.2025
All the World's Buildings Available as 3D Models for the First Time
Xiaoxiang Zhu’s Team Releases GlobalBuildingAtlas
With the GlobalBuildingAtlas, the research team led by MCML PI Xiaoxiang Zhu has created the first high-resolution 3D map of all buildings worldwide. The open data provides a crucial basis for climate …
©Andreas Heddergott / TUM
20.11.2025
Uniform Reference System for Lightweight Construction Methods
Rüdiger Westermann Develops Benchmark for Lightweight Design
How can components be designed for an optimal balance of minimal weight and maximum robustness? This is a challenge faced by many industries, from medical device manufacturing to the automotive and …
©Terzo Algeri / Fotoatelier M / TUM
30.10.2025
Strength of Gender Biases in AI Images Varies Across Languages
Alexander Fraser Shows Text-to-Image Generators Reproduce and Magnify Role Stereotypes
The team of MCML PI Alexander Fraser together with researchers at TU Darmstadt have studied how text-to-image generators deal with gender stereotypes in various languages. The results show that the …
©Eleanor Großhenning / Sons of Motion Pictures GmbH
23.09.2025
AI Agents: When Artificial Intelligence Organizes Your Life
Benjamin Lange Explores Opportunities and Risks of AI Agents
When machines don’t just provide answers but can also plan and even take action on their own, what does that mean for the people using them? Our Junior Research Group Ethics of AI, led by Benjamin …
©Andreas Heddergott / TUM
22.09.2025
Avatar’s Presence Inspires Trust
Nassir Navab Shows How Avatars Reduce Stress in Autonomous Ultrasound Exams
Patients have more confidence in autonomous robotic ultrasound systems when an avatar guides them through the process. This was discovered by our PI Nassir Navab, Chair for Computer Aided Medical …
2026-02-03 - Last modified: 2026-01-30