»Revaluating Pine Bark« is a practice-based research project that aims to increase the value of pine bark and to present a variety of possible processing techniques and shapes that rise discussions and speculations about future use-cases. This is done by studying the material properties and through the development of holistic design concepts and artefacts.

Spruce forests in Europe face significant challenges from increasing bark beetle attacks, partly attributed to droughts and extreme weather conditions. Drawing from field research conducted in Feldbuch, Germany, this project analyses factors that lead to bark beetle outbreaks and their impact on the trees, local forests, and communities. As bark beetle infestations escalate, there is a growing focus on understanding their impact on trees and forests, yet research into beetle-affected wood and its potential applications in architecture and digital fabrication remains limited. This research aims to address this gap by identifying key questions surrounding beetle-infested wood and showcasing its potential for valorisation. 

»Vascularisations« stems from experimental surgery and explores methods for the (re-)generation of vascular structures that are environmentally sensitive, and have regenerative and evolutive functions.

The Doctoral Program »Matters of Activity« enables outstanding disciplinary dissertations within the period of 36 months and, in addition to disciplinary qualification, to establish an intensive interdisciplinary exchange between the Natural and Engineering Sciences, Humanities and Design.

Eder, M., Rüggeberg, M., Burgert, I. 2009. »A close-up view of the mechanical design of arborescent plants at different levels of hierarchy - requirements and structural solutions.« New Zealand Journal of Forestry Science, 39 (1): 115.
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-75649137965&partnerID=40&md5=5d04f35b506a56c80faf36eb6dfc9c46

Eder, M., Jungnikl, K., Burgert, I. 2008. »A close-up view of wood structure and properties across a growth ring of Norway spruce (Picea abies [L] Karst.).« Trees, 23 (1): 79-84.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00468-008-0256-1

Wenig, C., Reppe, F., Horbelt, N., Spener, J., Berendt, F., Cremer, T., Frey, M., Burgert, I., Eder, M. 2023. »Adhesives free bark panels: An alternative application for a waste material.« PLOS ONE, 18 (1): e0280721.
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0280721

Wenig, C., Dunlop, J. W. C., Hehemeyer-Cürten, J., Reppe, F. J., Horbelt, N., Krauthausen, K., Fratzl, P., Eder, M. 2021. »Advanced materials design based on waste wood and bark.« Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences, 379 (2206): 20200345.
https://doi.org/10.1098/rsta.2020.0345

Saxe, F., Weichold, S., Reinecke, A., Lisec, J., Döring, A., Neumetzler, L., Burgert, I., Eder, M. 2016. »Age Effects on Hypocotyl Mechanics.« PLOS ONE, 11 (12): e0167808.
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0167808

Horbens, M., Eder, M., Neinhuis, C. 2015. »A materials perspective of Martyniaceae fruits: Exploring structural and micromechanical properties.« Acta Biomaterialia, 28: 13-22.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actbio.2015.10.002

Wessels, B., Seyfferth, C., Escamez, S., Vain, T., Antos, K., Vahala, J., Delhomme, N., Kangasjärvi, J., Eder, M., Felten, J., Tuominen, H. 2019. »An AP 2/ ERF transcription factor ERF 139 coordinates xylem cell expansion and secondary cell wall deposition.« New Phytologist, 224 (4): 1585-1599.
https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.15960

Eder, M., Amini, S., Fratzl, P. 2018. »Biological composites—complex structures for functional diversity.« Science, 362 (6414): 543-547.
https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aat8297

Spies, P., Keplinger, T., Horbelt, N., Reppe, F., Scoppola, E., Eder, M., Fratzl, P., Burgert, I., Rüggeberg, M. 2022. »Cellulose lattice strains and stress transfer in native and delignified wood.« Carbohydrate Polymers, 296: 119922.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119922

Gierlinger, N., Luss, S., Konig, C., Konnerth, J., Eder, M., Fratzl, P. 2009. »Cellulose microfibril orientation of Picea abies and its variability at the micron-level determined by Raman imaging.« Journal of Experimental Botany, 61 (2): 587-595.
https://doi.org/10.1093/jxb/erp325

Bertinetti, L., Hangen, U. D., Eder, M., Leibner, P., Fratzl, P., Zlotnikov, I. 2014. »Characterizing moisture-dependent mechanical properties of organic materials: humidity-controlled static and dynamic nanoindentation of wood cell walls.« Philosophical Magazine, 95 (16-18): 1992-1998.
https://doi.org/10.1080/14786435.2014.920544

Huss, J. C., Schoeppler, V., Merritt, D. J., Best, C., Maire, E., Adrien, J., Spaeker, O., Janssen, N., Gladisch, J., Gierlinger, N., Miller, B. P., Fratzl, P., Eder, M. 2017. »Climate-Dependent Heat-Triggered Opening Mechanism of Banksia Seed Pods.« Advanced Science, 5 (1): 1700572.
https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.201700572

Burgert, I., Eder, M. 2010. »Combined (In Situ) Methods.« In Industrial Applications of Natural Fibres: Structure, Properties and Technical Applications, edited by Müssig, J. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, 337-343.
https://doi.org/10.1002/9780470660324.ch15

Leroux, O., Eder, M., Saxe, F., Dunlop, J. W. C., Popper, Z. A., Viane, R. L. L., Knox, J. P. 2017. »Comparative in situ analysis reveals the dynamic nature of sclerenchyma cell walls of the fern Asplenium rutifolium.« Annals of Botany, 121 (2): 345-358.
https://doi.org/10.1093/aob/mcx167

Li, Z., Zhan, T., Eder, M., Jiang, J., Lyu, J., Cao, J. 2021. »Comparative studies on wood structure and microtensile properties between compression and opposite wood fibers of Chinese fir plantation.« Journal of Wood Science, 67 (1)
https://doi.org/10.1186/s10086-021-01945-z

Schamberger, B., Ziege, R., Anselme, K., Ben Amar, M., Bykowski, M., Castro, A. P. G., Cipitria, A., Coles, R. A., Dimova, R., Eder, M., Ehrig, S., Escudero, L. M., Evans, M. E., Fernandes, P. R., Fratzl, P., Geris, L., Gierlinger, N., Hannezo, E., Iglič, A., Kirkensgaard, J. J. K., Kollmannsberger, P., Kowalewska, Ł., Kurniawan, N. A., Papantoniou, I., Pieuchot, L., Pires, T. H. V., Renner, L. D., Sageman‐Furnas, A. O., Schröder‐Turk, G. E., Sengupta, A., Sharma, V. R., Tagua, A., Tomba, C., Trepat, X., Waters, S. L., Yeo, E. F., Roschger, A., Bidan, C. M., Dunlop, J. W. C. 2023. »Curvature in Biological Systems: Its Quantification, Emergence, and Implications across the Scales.« Advanced Materials, 35: 2206110.
https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202206110

Thygesen, L. G., Eder, M., Burgert, I. 2006. »Dislocations in single hemp fibres—investigations into the relationship of structural distortions and tensile properties at the cell wall level.« Journal of Materials Science, 42 (2): 558-564.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-006-1113-5

Presterl, E., Suchomel, M., Eder, M., Reichmann, S., Lassnigg, A., Graninger, W., Rotter, M. 2007. »Effects of alcohols, povidone-iodine and hydrogen peroxide on biofilms of Staphylococcus epidermidis.« Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 60 (2): 417-420.
https://doi.org/10.1093/jac/dkm221

Horbelt, N., Dunlop, J. W. C., Bertinetti, L., Fratzl, P., Eder, M. 2021. »Effects of moisture and cellulose fibril angle on the tensile properties of native single Norway spruce wood fibres.« Wood Science and Technology, 55 (5): 1305-1318.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00226-021-01315-4

Presterl, E., Lassnigg, A., Eder, M., Reichmann, S., Hirschl, A. M., Graninger, W. 2007. »Effects of Tigecycline, Linezolid and Vancomycin on Biofilms of Viridans Streptococci Isolates from Patients with Endocarditis.« The International Journal of Artificial Organs, 30 (9): 798-804.
https://doi.org/10.1177/039139880703000909

Rothe, M., Frederichs, T., Eder, M., Kleeberg, A., Hupfer, M. 2014. »Evidence for vivianite formation and its contribution to long-term phosphorus retention in a recent lake sediment: a novel analytical approach.« Biogeosciences, 11 (18): 5169-5180.
https://doi.org/10.5194/bg-11-5169-2014

Eder, M., Arnould, O., Dunlop, J. W. C., Hornatowska, J., Salmén, L. 2012. »Experimental micromechanical characterisation of wood cell walls.« Wood Science and Technology, 47 (1): 163-182.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00226-012-0515-6

Makyła, K., Müller, C., Lörcher, S., Winkler, T., Nussbaumer, M. G., Eder, M., Bruns, N. 2013. »Fluorescent Protein Senses and Reports Mechanical Damage in Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites.« Advanced Materials, 25 (19): 2701-2706.
https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.201205226

Goswami, L., Eder, M., Gierlinger, N., Burgert, I. 2007. »Inducing large deformation in wood cell walls by enzymatic modification.« Journal of Materials Science, 43 (4): 1286-1291.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-007-2162-0

Kuttner, C., Hanisch, A., Schmalz, H., Eder, M., Schlaad, H., Burgert, I., Fery, A. 2013. »Influence of the Polymeric Interphase Design on the Interfacial Properties of (Fiber-Reinforced) Composites.« ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 5 (7): 2469-2478.
https://doi.org/10.1021/am302694h

Zhan, T., Lyu, J., Eder, M. 2021. »In situ observation of shrinking and swelling of normal and compression Chinese fir wood at the tissue, cell and cell wall level.« Wood Science and Technology, 55 (5): 1359-1377.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00226-021-01321-6

Ruprecht, C., Mutwil, M., Saxe, F., Eder, M., Nikoloski, Z., Persson, S. 2011. »Large-Scale Co-Expression Approach to Dissect Secondary Cell Wall Formation Across Plant Species.« Frontiers in Plant Science, 2 (JUL)
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2011.00023

Saxe, F., Eder, M., Benecke, G., Aichmayer, B., Fratzl, P., Burgert, I., Rüggeberg, M. 2014. »Measuring the distribution of cellulose microfibril angles in primary cell walls by small angle X-ray scattering.« Plant Methods, 10 (1): 25.
https://doi.org/10.1186/1746-4811-10-25

Baer, A., Schmidt, S., Haensch, S., Eder, M., Mayer, G., Harrington, M. J. 2017. »Mechanoresponsive lipid-protein nanoglobules facilitate reversible fibre formation in velvet worm slime.« Nature Communications, 8 (1)
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-017-01142-x

Olsson, A., Salmén, L., Eder, M., Burgert, I. 2006. »Mechano-sorptive creep in wood fibres.« Wood Science and Technology, 41 (1): 59-67.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00226-006-0086-5

Keunecke, D., Eder, M., Burgert, I., Niemz, P. 2008. »Micromechanical properties of common yew (Taxus baccata) and Norway spruce (Picea abies) transition wood fibers subjected to longitudinal tension.« Journal of Wood Science, 54 (5): 420-422.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10086-008-0970-8

Sonego, M., Madia, M., Eder, M., Fleck, C., Pessan, L. A. 2021. »Microstructural features influencing the mechanical performance of the Brazil nut (Bertholletia excelsa) mesocarp.« Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 116: 104306.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2020.104306

Grygiel, K., Wicklein, B., Zhao, Q., Eder, M., Pettersson, T., Bergström, L., Antonietti, M., Yuan, J. 2014. »Omnidispersible poly(ionic liquid)-functionalized cellulose nanofibrils: surface grafting and polymer membrane reinforcement.« Chem. Commun., 50 (83): 12486-12489.
https://doi.org/10.1039/c4cc04683h

Liu, L., Eder, M., Burgert, I., Tasis, D., Prato, M., Daniel Wagner, H. 2007. »One-step electrospun nanofiber-based composite ropes.« Applied Physics Letters, 90 (8): 083108.
https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2644379

Abasolo, W., Eder, M., Yamauchi, K., Obel, N., Reinecke, A., Neumetzler, L., Dunlop, J. W., Mouille, G., Pauly, M., Höfte, H., Burgert, I. 2009. »Pectin May Hinder the Unfolding of Xyloglucan Chains during Cell Deformation: Implications of the Mechanical Performance of Arabidopsis Hypocotyls with Pectin Alterations.« Molecular Plant, 2 (5): 990-999.
https://doi.org/10.1093/mp/ssp065

Lin, H., Gong, J., Eder, M., Schuetz, R., Peng, H., Dunlop, J. W. C., Yuan, J. 2016. »Programmable Actuation of Porous Poly(Ionic Liquid) Membranes by Aligned Carbon Nanotubes.« Advanced Materials Interfaces, 4 (1): 1600768.
https://doi.org/10.1002/admi.201600768

Burgert, I., Eder, M., Frühmann, K., Keckes, J., Fratzl, P., Stanzl-Tschegg, S. 2005. »Properties of chemically and mechanically isolated fibres of spruce (Picea abies [L.] Karst.). Part 3: Mechanical characterisation.« Holzforschung, 59 (3): 354-357.
https://doi.org/10.1515/HF.2005.058

Huss, J. C., Fratzl, P., Dunlop, J. W. C., Merritt, D. J., Miller, B. P., Eder, M. 2019. »Protecting Offspring Against Fire: Lessons From Banksia Seed Pods.« Frontiers in Plant Science, 10
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2019.00283

Osorio-Madrazo, A., Eder, M., Rueggeberg, M., Pandey, J. K., Harrington, M. J., Nishiyama, Y., Putaux, J., Rochas, C., Burgert, I. 2012. »Reorientation of Cellulose Nanowhiskers in Agarose Hydrogels under Tensile Loading.« Biomacromolecules, 13 (3): 850-856.
https://doi.org/10.1021/bm201764y

Lindtner, T., Uzan, A. Y., Eder, M., Bar-On, B., Elbaum, R. 2021. »Repetitive hygroscopic snapping movements in awns of wild oats.« Acta Biomaterialia, 135: 483-492.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actbio.2021.08.048

Goswami, L., Dunlop, J. W., Jungnikl, K., Eder, M., Gierlinger, N., Coutand, C., Jeronimidis, G., Fratzl, P., Burgert, I. 2008. »Stress generation in the tension wood of poplar is based on the lateral swelling power of the G-layer.« The Plant Journal, 56 (4): 531-538.
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-313X.2008.03617.x

Saxe, F., Burgert, I., Eder, M. 2014. »Structural and Mechanical Characterization of Growing Arabidopsis Plant Cell Walls.« In Plant Cell Expansion: Methods and Protocols, edited by Estevez, J. M. Methods in Molecular Biology. 1242, Springer New York, 211-227.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-1902-4_18

Huss, J. C., Spaeker, O., Gierlinger, N., Merritt, D. J., Miller, B. P., Neinhuis, C., Fratzl, P., Eder, M. 2018. »Temperature-induced self-sealing capability of Banksia follicles.« Journal of The Royal Society Interface, 15 (143): 20180190.
https://doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2018.0190

Burgert, I., Eder, M., Gierlinger, N., Fratzl, P. 2007. »Tensile and compressive stresses in tracheids are induced by swelling based on geometrical constraints of the wood cell.« Planta, 226 (4): 981-987.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00425-007-0544-9

Eder, M., Terziev, N., Daniel, G., Burgert, I. 2008. »The effect of (induced) dislocations on the tensile properties of individual Norway spruce fibres.« Holzforschung, 62 (1): 77-81.
https://doi.org/10.1515/HF.2008.011

Eder, M., Stanzl-Tschegg, S., Burgert, I. 2008. »The fracture behaviour of single wood fibres is governed by geometrical constraints: in situ ESEM studies on three fibre types.« Wood Science and Technology, 42 (8): 679-689.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00226-008-0214-5

Antreich, S. J., Xiao, N., Huss, J. C., Horbelt, N., Eder, M., Weinkamer, R., Gierlinger, N. 2019. »The Puzzle of the Walnut Shell: A Novel Cell Type with Interlocked Packing.« Advanced Science, 6 (16): 1900644.
https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.201900644

Gattringer, K., Suchomel, M., Eder, M., Lassnigg, A. M., Graninger, W., Presterl, E. 2010. »Time-Dependent Effects of Rifampicin on Staphylococcal Biofilms.« The International Journal of Artificial Organs, 33 (9): 621-626.
https://doi.org/10.1177/039139881003300907

Maziero, P., Jong, J., Mendes, F. M., Gonçalves, A. R., Eder, M., Driemeier, C. 2013. »Tissue-Specific Cell Wall Hydration in Sugarcane Stalks.« Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 61 (24): 5841-5847.
https://doi.org/10.1021/jf401243c

Huss, J. C., Antreich, S. J., Bachmayr, J., Xiao, N., Eder, M., Konnerth, J., Gierlinger, N. 2020. »Topological Interlocking and Geometric Stiffening as Complementary Strategies for Strong Plant Shells.« Advanced Materials, 32 (48): 2004519.
https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202004519

Horbelt, N., Eder, M., Bertinetti, L., Fratzl, P., Harrington, M. J. 2019. »Unraveling the Rapid Assembly Process of Stiff Cellulosic Fibers from Mistletoe Berries.« Biomacromolecules, 20 (8): 3094-3103.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.biomac.9b00648

Akin, D. E., Eder, M., Burgert, I., Müssig, J., Slootmaker, T. 2010. »What Are Natural Fibres?« In Industrial Applications of Natural Fibres: Structure, Properties and Technical Applications, edited by Müssig, J. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, 11-48.
https://doi.org/10.1002/9780470660324.ch2

Eder, M., Schäffner, W., Burgert, I., Fratzl, P. 2020. »Wood and the Activity of Dead Tissue.« Advanced Materials. 2001412.
https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202001412

Sauer, C. (project leader), Miodragović, N. (project leader, designer), Beyer, B. (designer), Rešetar, I. (designer), Suarez, D. (designer, video producer), Singer, N. (designer), Hengge, R. (microbiologist), Hathroubi, S. (microbiologist), Eder, M. (materials scientist), Bidan, C. (materials scientist) »Active Curtain.« Humboldt Labor, Humboldt Forum Berlin. Since 29 April 2021.
https://www.humboldt-labor.de/en/projects/clusters-of-excellence/active-curtain-project

Miodragović, N., Eder, M., Hehemeyer-Cürten, J. 2023. An Exploration of Bark, Willow and Wool. Conversation moderated by Dr. Manuel Rivera (RIFS). Panel – Local biomaterials as design Innovators. ZUR NACHAHMUNG EMPFOHLEN! expeditionen in ästhetik und nachhaltigkeit. Uferhallen Berlin. 13 July 2023.
https://zur-nachahmung-empfohlen.de/panel-local-fibrous-materials-as-design-innovators-an-exploration-of-bark-willow-and-wool/

Bonavia, E., Farmer, J., Miletitch, R., Eder, M., Krauthausen, K., Dierichs, K. 2023. Are you ready to thread? Berlin Science Week at Matters of Activity. Cluster of Excellence »Matters of Activity«, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin. 9 November 2023.

Douny, L. (curator), Krauthausen, K. (curator), Sattler, F. (curator), Thindi, T. (film installation). DAOULA | sheen. West African Wild Silk on Its Way. Exhibition. In cooperation with Séré, A., Sawadogo, S., Dayo, L., Dayo, H., Fofana, A., Sakira, S., Dao, D., Sanogo, B., Séré, M., Konate, A., Ilboudo, M. in Burkina Faso and Bonavia, E., Buch, S., Dierichs, K., Eder, M., Farmer, J., Hathroubi, S., Hengge, R., Hernández Lobato, J. I., Illing-Günther, H., Hassoune, S., Mählmann, J., Panzer, M. M., Rešetar, I., Rosenthal, N., Santos Thomas, C., Sauer, C., Sermonet, J., Shone, J., Schneider, M., Strauß, W. in Germany. Cluster of Excellence Matters of Activity, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. Tieranatomisches Theater. 17 November 2022 - 29 April 2023.
https://tieranatomisches-theater.de/en/project/2022-11_daoula-sheen_exhibition_en/

Büsse, M. (curator), de Visscher, E. (curator), Banz, C., Dean, M., Dierichs, K., Eder, M., Eigen, L., Guiducci, L., Hehemeyer-Cürten, J., Jalkh, H., Kycia, A., Mareis, C., Nyakatura, J. A., Rasehorn, F., Rešetar, I., Ribault, P., Sauer, C., Sauer, I., Schneider, M., Stock, R., Shone, J., Wenig, C. Design Lab #13. Material Legacies. Exhibition. Cluster of Excellence Matters of Activity, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Museum of Decorative Arts. Kunstgewerbemuseum. 3 November 2022 - 26 February 2023.
https://www.smb.museum/en/museums-institutions/kunstgewerbemuseum/exhibitions/detail/design-lab-13/
Highlighted by TAZ, 15.11.2022.

Léa Perraudin (project lead), Martin Müller (project lead), Eva Bullermann (exhibition design), Antje Nestler, Kristin Werner (concept) Julia Blumenthal, Richard Ley (support), Dimitra Almpani-Lekka, Bastian Bayer, Eva Bullermann, Michaela Eder, Johanna Hehemeyer-Cürten, Natalija Miodragović, Anna Schäffner, Maxie Schneider (contributors) Visiting Material Futures. Pop-up Exhibition at Futurium. Exhibition. Cluster of Excellence Matters of Activity, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. Futurium. 4 May 2024 - 31 August 2024.

Reppe, F., Huss, J. C., Fratzl, P., Elbaum, R., Werner, P., Wenig, C., Eder, M. Banksia Seed Pod Opening – Structure and Mechanics of a Long-term Functional Pericarp. Poster presentation at the SICB Annual Meeting 2020, Austin, TX, USA. 5 January 2020.

Doser, M., Milwich, M., Raguin, E., Schmitt, C., Sviben, S., Politi, Y., Eder, M. Cuticle ultrastructure: How does a butterfly emerge? Poster presentation at the SEB Annual Conference 2022, Montpellier. Hybrid. 5 July 2022.
https://www.sebiology.org/events/ems-past-event/seb-annual-conference-2022.html

Eder, M. Interactions between the material of sessile organisms and their environment. Talk at the Brown Bag Brunch, Cluster of Excellence »Matters of Activity«, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. Virtual. 3 November 2020.

Nestler, A., Ott, C., Wegener, F. (organizers), with contributions by Akbal, Z., Almpani-Lekka, D., Beyer, B., Dierichs, K., Eder, M., Farmer, J., Fekonja, L., Krauthauen, K., Miodragović, N., Queisner, M., Rodrigues, L., Singer, N., Stein, C, Winkler, C. Open Space – Active Matter on Stage. Cluster of Excellence »Matters of Activity«, Berlin. Cluster of Excellence Matters of Activity, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. 8 November 2023 - 9 November 2023.
https://www.matters-of-activity.de/en/activities/11681/open-space-active-matter-on-stage

Eder, M. Plant cell wall structures. Talk at the »From Fiber to Yarn«, weißensee school of art and design berlin, the Cluster »Matters of Activity«. Cluster of Excellence Matters of Activity, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, weißensee school of art and design berlin. Virtual. 16 October 2020.

Eder, M. Plant Seed Pods as Multifunctional Sensors and Actuators: Learning About Materials from Fire Ecology. Talk at the GRC on Multifunctional Materials and Structures, Ventura, California. 20 January 2020.
https://www.grc.org/multifunctional-materials-and-structures-conference/2020/

Eder, M. Plants - Living Organisms and Materials. Talk at the Science2Go, Potsdam Science Park. Virtual. 13 July 2021.

Reppe, F., Horbelt, N., Huss, J., Fratzl, P., Eder, M. Sclerenchymatic Tissue in Banksia Follicles – The Effect of Moisture on Dimensional and Mechanical Properties. Poster presentation at the 4th Euro Bio-inspired Materials 2018, Potsdam, Germany. 20 March 2018.

Jaffar-Bandjee, M, Raichenko, V., Evans, M., Eder, M. Silk cocoons – multi scale characterization of their structure. Talk at the SEB Centenary Conference 2023, Open biomechanics. Edinburgh. Hybrid. 4 July 2023.
https://www.sebiology.org/events/seb-centenary-conference-2023.html

Eder, M., Arnould, O. Wood fibres - from their biological origin to their properties. Keynote at the 1st European Summer School on Bio-Based Composites. Virtual. 6 July 2021.
https://events.femto-st.fr/ESBBC/

Dierichs, K., Eder, M., Schäffner, W. BUA Next Grand Challenge. Scientific coaching for young persons., Humboldt Labor, Humboldt Forum, Berlin. 1 October 2022.

Dierichs, K., Farmer, J., Bonavia, E., Mballa-Ekobena, A., Douny, L., Eder, M., Rosenthal, N., Stoll, M. Designing Matter 1 - From Filament to Fabric. MoA Design Research Studio, weißensee school of art and design berlin. 5 October 2020 - 26 March 2021.
https://www.matters-of-activity.de/en/activities/3454/designing-matter-1-from-filament-to-fabric

Dierichs, K., Farmer, J., Rasehorn, F., Stoll, M., Bonavia, E., Dean, M., Eder, M., Hehemeyer-Cürten, J., Wenig, C., Yang, B., Nyakatura, J. A. Designing Matter 2 - From Tile to Tessellation. Seminar, MoA Design Research Studio, weißensee school of art and design berlin, HU Berlin, MPI of Colloids and Interfaces. 18 October 2021 - 15 February 2022.
https://www.matters-of-activity.de/en/activities/7442/designing-matter-2-from-tile-to-tesselation

Dierichs, K., Farmer, J., Rasehorn, F., Stoll, M., Bonavia, E., Dean, M., Eder, M., Hehemeyer-Cürten, J., Wenig, C., Yang, B., Nyakatura, J. A. Designing Matter 2 - From Tile to Tessellation. Seminar. MoA Design Research Studio, weißensee school of art and design berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces. 18 October 2021 - 15 February 2022.

Wenig, C., Eder, M., Berendt, F., Cremer, T. 2021. Co-supervision of Jaromir Spener. Eigenschaften von klebstoffreien Rindenplatten. Bachelor thesis, University for Sustainable Development Eberswalde.

Dierichs, K., Bonavia, E., Douny, L., Eder, M., Farmer, J., Rosenthal, N., Stoll, M., Wenig, C. Minimal Machines 1 - Augmented Spinning. MoA Design Research Studio, weißensee school of art and design berlin. 6 April 2021 - 13 July 2021.
https://www.matters-of-activity.de/en/posts/7360

Dierichs, K., Farmer, J., Eder, M., Hehemeyer-Cürten, J., Jalkh, H., Lienhard, J., Liu, D., Margariti, J., Schilling, A. Minimal Machines 2 - Hygroscopic Hemp. MoA Design Research Studio, weißensee school of art and design berlin. 4 April 2022 - 8 July 2022.
https://www.matters-of-activity.de/en/activities/11038/minimal-machines-2

Dierichs, K., Eder, M., Stoll, M., Fratzl, P., Wegener, F. MoA Graduate School Workshop: Teaching Modules for Materials Science, Design and Cultural Science. Workshop, Doctoral Program »Matters of Activity«, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin. 29 November 2021 - 10 December 2021.

Fleck, C., Fratzl, P., Eder, M. 2017. Co-supervision of Friedrich Reppe. Retention and Release of Banksia Seeds. PhD/Doctor thesis, Technische Universität Berlin.

Dierichs, K., Sauer, C., Eder, M., Guiducci, L., Razghandi, K., Fransén Waldhör, E., Schneider, M., Stoll, M. Scaling Nature (3) - Growth. MoA Design Research Studio, weißensee school of art and design berlin. 14 April 2020 - 17 July 2020.
https://www.kh-berlin.de/projekt-detail/Project/detail/scaling-nature-3-growth-i-moa-design-research-studio-3216.html

Dierichs, K., Eder, M., Schilling, A. Syntopic Architectures 1 - The Forest. Course within the Master’s Program “Open Design”, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin. 20 June 2022 - 29 June 2022.

Hochschule für Nachhaltige Entwicklung Eberswalde, Johann Heinrich von Thünen-Institut, Landeskompetenzzentrum Forst Eberswalde, Max-Planck-Institut für Kolloid- und Grenzflächenforschung, Fraunhofer-Institut für Fabrikbetrieb- und automatisierung 2023. ADAPTives Waldressourcen-Management für eine zukunftsfähige Holzwirtschaft in der Region Brandenburg – Berlin (ADAPT-Wald-Holz). BMBF, Project funding.

Singer, N. 2021. ein&zwanzig Design Newcomer Award. Award for product and project ideas in the area of product design and lifestyle. »Living Beings.« For »Living Beings« Master thesis by Nelli Singer, supervised by Sauer, C. with consultation by Eder, M. and Miogragovic, N., at the Department of Textile and Surface Design, weißensee school of art and design berlin.
http://www.ein-und-zwanzig.com/awardees/living-beings/?search=nelli

Singer, N. 2021. Materialica Design + Technology Award 2021. Winner of the category Student. »Living Beings.« MunichExpo, eMove360°. For »Living Beings« Master thesis by Nelli Singer, supervised by Sauer, C. with consultation by Eder, M. and Miodragovic, N., at the Department of Textile and Surface Design, weißensee school of art and design berlin.
https://www.emove360.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Materialica_Yearbook_2021_WEB_211109.pdf

Eder, M., Dunlop, J., Tribsch, A. 2024. Seed coats as inspiration for sustainable packaging. Volkswagen Foundation, Project funding.

Skoury, L., Rosenthal, N., Dean, M., Eder, M., Dierichs, K. Agent-based frameworks for fibrous and tessellated material systems. Hosting Lior Skoury. from Institute for Computational Design and Construction, University of Stuttgart. 1 June 2022 - 31 August 2022.

Friedman, M., Krauthausen, K. (organizers and moderators), Eder, M., Fratzl, P., Weinkamer, R. (guests), Sattler, M. (author of audio version). Materials Matter – Perspectives on Active Materials. (Audio Broadcast). Audio. 29 minutes, 13 January 2023.
https://www.matters-of-activity.de/en/activities/9682/materials-matter-perspectives-on-active-materials