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The Faculty of Science and Engineering has multiple research departments and institutes that span the field of STEM research.

Department of Advanced Computing Sciences
AMIBM

Aachen-Maastricht Institute for Biobased Materials

The Aachen-Maastricht Institute for Biobased Materials (AMIBM) in the Netherlands is a cross-border research institute focused on developing advanced biobased materials. AMIBM is located on the Brightlands Chemelot Campus.

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GWFP

Gravitational Waves and Fundamental Physics

The recent discoveries of gravitational waves by LIGO/Virgo interferometers and of Higgs boson by LHC taught us about the internal workings of the universe more than any other scientific discovery in the preceding decades. Yet more questions arose than we got answers to. Research at the Department of Gravitational Waves and Fundamental Physics is targeted at finding answers to those fundamental questions.

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Sensor Engineering

The Sensor Engineering department focuses on the development of innovative sensing applications. The research facilities of the department are located on the Brightlands Chemelot Campus.

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MaCSBio

Maastricht Centre for Systems Biology

Launched in 2015, the Maastricht Centre for Systems Biology (MaCSBio) aims to develop a set of computational and mathematical models, applicable in science and clinic, that will advance our understanding of biological systems, and predict progression and progression and treatment of complex diseases over time.

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CCE

Circular Chemical Engineering

In its transition to a circular economy, society seeks new solutions to reduce its consumption of primary (fossil) feedstock. These are limited, their products damage the environment when being disposed of as waste, and their utilisation for energy production causes global warming. CCE’s main research lines address such feedstock reduction: circular plastics by mechanical recycling and plasma chemistry for electrification of industrial processes

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MSP

Maastricht Science Programme

The Maastricht Science Programme is a bachelor’s programme with a dedicated academic staff. Besides teaching, many of our staff are involved in scholarly pursuits. Staff research is incorporated into our project period, providing our students with an opportunity to gain essential research skills and the ability to examine a diversity of topics at the forefront of knowledge

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FCCV

Food Claims Centre Venlo

The Food Claims Centre Venlo (FCCV) is the knowledge centre for all questions related to nutrition and food law. FCCV focuses on all questions related to the legal demonstration of whether food is safe or healthy.

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BISS

Brightlands Institute for Smart Society

The Brightlands Institute for Smart Society (BISS) carries out excellent, fundamental and applied research in the field of 'responsible and effective data-driven decision-making for the digital society'.

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MCM

Mathematics Centre Maastricht

The Mathematics Centre Maastricht (MCM) unites research, education and outreach in mathematics across Maastricht University.

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UCM

University College Maastricht

UCM's main research topics evolve around liberal arts and sciences and politics.

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MACCH

Maastricht Centre for Arts and Culture, Conservation and Heritage

The Maastricht Centre for Arts and Culture, Conservation and Heritage (MACCH) is an interdisciplinary research centre that brings together economic, legal, (art) historical, philosophical, sociological and practical expertise to the context of arts and heritage.

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MERIAN

Maastricht Experimental Research In and through the Arts Network

MERIAN invites established artists and academics to engage in collaborative research in between making and thinking.

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