Prof. Andreas Linkermann and Dr. José Pedro Friedmann Angeli are among the most influential researchers in the world. This circle consists of 6,600 people in 2021. Both are on the list of Highly Cited Researchers.

Prof. Andreas Linkermann is strengthening project A01 as a new PI in the second funding period.

Dr. Jose Pedro Angeli Friedmann is also PI and is strengthening project B20 in the second funding period.