Talks and posters

^{August 2018}

^{98. Koch K. Biological and Biomimetic Surfaces: Control of Droplet Bouncing and Splashing by Surface Design. Symposium Nanocoatings and Nano Surface Engineering, at the 8th Annual World Congress of Nano Science &Technology; Potsdam, Germany Oct. 2018. Invited speaker}

^{97. Koch, K. Plant waxes and their influence on surface wetting and dynamic droplet behavior. Bayer AG, Crop-Science Division, Oct. 2019, Invited speaker}

^{96. Koch, K. Koops, J., Huth A., Grichnik, R. Bouncing, splashing and spreading on biological and biomimetic surfaces influenced by surface wettability and liquid  tension. Superhydrophobicity and Wetting Symposium, Espoo, Finland, Mai 2018, speaker}

^{95. Huth M., Huth, A., Koch, K. Transfer of surface properties of wheat leaves to technical surfaces. 4th Euro Bio-inspired Materials Conference, Potsdam April 2018 Poster presentation}

^{94. Koch K., Dynamic wetting; bouncing, splashing and spreading of droplets on biological and biomimetic surfaces. EURO Materials, Thessaloniki, Griechenland Sept. 2017, selected high light speaker}

^{92. Koch K., Bouncing, splashing and spreading of water droplets on biological and biomimetic surfaces. Heraeus Seminar on “Bio-inspired, Nano and Microstructured Surfaces: new Functionality by Material and structure”. May 2017, Bonn Bad Honnef,Invited speaker.}

^{91. Koch K, Dynamic wetting: water droplet bouncing and splashing on biological and biomimetic surfaces. Seminar der Gesellschaft Deutscher Chemiker, Universität Osnabrück Jan. 2017, Invited speaker}

^{90. Koch K, Dynamic wetting: water droplet bouncing, splashing and spreading on biological and biomimetic surfaces. Beilstein Nanotechnology Symposium 2016 on “Biological and Bioinspired Adhesion: From Macro- to Nanoscale” Sept. 2016, Invited speaker}

^{89. Koch K, “Plant waxes as models for biomimetic materials”. Plant Wax 2015. Schweiz, Ascona, Juni 2015. Invited key note speaker}

^{88. Koch K. Biomimetics: learning from natures multifunctional surfaces. „Sino-German Summer School “Recent Advances investigating Structure and Function of Plant Membranes: From Microscopic Analysis to Transport Measurements” Beijing, China Aug. 2014}

^{87. Koch K. Studying morphology and self-assembly of epicuticular waxes using up-to-date surface microscopy (SEM, AFM). „Sino-German Summer School “Recent Advances investigating Structure and Function of Plant Membranes: From Microscopic Analysis to Transport Measurements” Beijing, China Aug. 2014}

^{86. Azad M. A. K., Barthlott W. &. Koch K: Fog collecting structures based on plant surface architectures: barbed structure, a key factor to enhance fog collection efficiency Bionik Kongress, Bremen Okt. 2014}

^{85. Azad M. A. K., D. Ellerbrok, K. Koch, W. Barthlott Influence of Microstructure and Wettability of the Surfaces on Fog Collection: Poster, Material Science and Engineering conference, Darmstadt, 5 Sept. 2014.}

^{84. Koch, K. An introduction to biomimetics. Introduction talk to the session “Biomimicry - bio-inspired technical solutions. 19th German-American Frontiers of Science, 2014, Invited speaker and session chair, April 2014, Irvine, CA, USA.}

^{83. Koch, K. From water repellence to water spreading: influence of surface structures, surface chemistry and external parameters on wettability of plant surfaces. Agrochemical Formulation in Berlin 2014, Invited speaker, Febr. 2014, Berlin, Germany.}

^{82. Azad, M. A. K., Hinnemann, A., Koch, K., Lucassen, R., Shirtcliffe, N. J. and Fahmir, A. Characterization of Fabricated Cost Effective Antibacterial Nanofibers Based on Hybrid Materials by Electrospinning (poster). ESB 2013 - 25th European Conference on Biomaterials, Sept. 2013 Madrid Spain}

^{81. Koch, K. Learning from nature: design principles of plant surfaces for sophisticated surface wetting. Invited speaker, Biomimetics Symposium of the Viena Biocenter, Nov. 2012.Viena}

^{80. Koch K, Learning from nature: design principles of plant surfaces for superhydrophobic, superhydrophilic and combined wetting properties, Invited as Martin Hellsten honoree speaker at the “Science and Technology Day 2012” at Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden, March 2012 (invited speaker).}

^{79. Koch K, Learning from nature: Natures design principles for superhydrophobicity. Web-seminar at AkzoNobel Research department, Gothenburg, Sweden March 2012 (invided speaker)}

^{78. Koch K, Using the multifunctional surface structures of plants as an inspiration to control wetting and spreading. Soft and Hard Materials, a symposium on surface and material chemistry, University of Lund, Schweden, Oct. 2011(invited speaker)}

^{77. Hagedorn O, Koch K, Veränderungen der Benetzung superhydrophober Oberflächen durch Tenside. Vortragsveranstaltung und Diskussion von Ergebnissen aus BASF- Hochschulkooperationen, Limburgerhof, Mannheim, July 2011.}

^{76. Koch K, Biomimetics-mimicking nature. BIF Alumni Weekend, Boehringer Ingelheim Foundation for Basic Research in Medicine, Schloss Gracht, Erfstadt, Germany, July 2011 (invited speaker)}

^{75. Koch K, Bionische Forschung gestern und heute. Emeritierungsfeier Prof. Dr. W. Barthlott, Universität Bonn, June 2011(talk) 74. Koch K, Design principles of plant surfaces for superhydrophobic, superhydrophilic and combined wetting properties. Graduate Schoool Bionics, Universität Bonn, Nov. 2010 (invited speaker)}

^{73. Koch K, Design principles of plant surfaces for superhydrophobic, superhydrophilic and combined wetting properties. 5. Bionik Kongress, “Bionik: Patente aus der Natur” Bremen, Oct. 2010 (talk)}

^{72. Ditsche-Kuru P, Mayser M, Schneider E, Bohn H, Koch K, Melskotte J, Brede M, Leder A, Barczewski M, Weis A, Kaltenmaier A, Walheim S, Schimmel T, Barthlott W, Eine Lufthülle für Schiffe – oder wie Schwimmfarn und Rückenschwimmer helfen könnten Sprit zu sparen. 5. Bionik Kongress, “Bionik: Patente aus der Natur” Bremen, Oct. 2010 (talk)}

^{71. Hagedorn O, Koch K, Visualization of the contact area between water droplets and superhydrophobic plant surfaces. 5. Bionik Kongress, “Patente aus der Natur” Bremen, Oct. 2010 (poster)}

^{70. Launhard K, Koch, K The superhydrophilic leaf surface of Ruellia devosiana and its anti-microbial properties. 5. Bionik Kongress, “Bionik: Patente aus der Natur” Bremen, Oct. 2010 (poster)}

^{69. Schulte AJ, Koch K, Barthlott W, Water droplet pinning and movement on superhydrophobic flowers – hierarchical structured surfaces for biomimetic applications 5. Bionik Kongress, “Bionik: Patente aus der Natur” Bremen, Oct. 2010 (poster)}

^{68. Koch K, Functional plant surfaces as models for biomimetic materials. Toegepaste innovaties met nanotechnologie voor het MKB 2010, Sept. 2010 Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen, NL (invited speaker)}

^{67. Koch K, Barthlott, W. Functional plant surfaces as models for biomimetic materials. BRAGFOE Symposium der Alexander von Humbold Stiftung, "Bio-Inspired Multifunctional Materials and Systems". Sept. 2010, Brasilien (invited speaker)}

^{66. Schweikart A, Koch K, Pazos Perez N, Fery A, Biomimetic Structure Formation Based on Wrinkling, Material Sceince and Engeneering (MSE), Darmstadt, Germany, Aug. 2010, (talk)}

^{65. Koch K. Wettability of Plant Surfaces and Their Underlying Surface Sculptures Material Sceince and Engeneering (MSE), Darmstadt, Germany, Aug. 2010, (talk)}

^{64. Koch K. Plant surfaces as models for bioinspired superhydrophobic or superhydrophilic surfaces. Meeting der Fachgruppe Grenzflächen: Statisch und dynamisch" des Fachausschusses "Bioinspirierte und interaktive Materialien", Darmstadt, Germany, Aug. 2010, (talk)}

^{63. Weis A, Kaltenmaier A, Barczewski M, Walheim S. Koch K, Brede M, Leder A, Barthlott W, Schimmel T, Measuring the Water Adhesion on Structures of Biological Air Retaining Surfaces. Material Sceince and Engeneering (MSE), Darmstadt, Germany, Aug. 2010, (poster)}

^{62. Koch K, Biomimetic hierarchically sculptured surfaces with superhydrophobic and self-cleaning properties, Beilstein-Bozen Symposium “Functional nanotechnology”, Italy, May, 2010 (invited speaker)}

^{61. Koch K, Self-assembly of three-dimensional wax crystals and self-healing of gabs in the wax coating on living plant surfaces. Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany, March, 2010 (invited speaker).}

^{60. Koch K, Biologische selbstreinigende Oberflächen und deren Nutzung für technische Entwicklungen des Alltags, Seniorenstudium, Hochschule Rhein-Waal, Kleve, Germany, Jan. 2010 (talk)}

^{59. Koch K, Nanobiotechnologie: Anwendungsbeispiele, Sicherheit und Zukunftspotentiale, Nanoforum, ITV Denkendorf „Nanofunktionalisierte Textilien Chance oder Risiko, Denkendorf, Germany Dec. 2009 (invited speaker).}

^{58. Koch K, Nass oder Trocken: wie Pflanzen sich selbst reinigen und unter Wasser trocken bleiben Seniorenstudium Hochschule Rhein-Waal, Kamp-Lindfort, Nov. 2009}

^{57. Koch K, Fabrication and characterization of biomimetic, hierarchical structures. 5th European Detergents Conference with special focus on “Modification of Surfaces” Würzburg, Germany Oct. 2009 (invited speaker).}

^{56. Koch K, Biomimetische, hierarchisch strukturierte Oberflächen zur Minimierung der Haftung von Feststoffen und Flüßigkeiten, Europ. Forschungsgesellschaft Dünne Schichten e.V. Workshop „Mikro- und Nanostrukturen an Oberflächen-Herstellung und Anwendung, Dresden, Germany Oct. 2009 (invited speaker).}

^{55. Koch K, Optimization of biomimetic hierarchical structures for uperhydrophobicity and low adhesion and visualization of the droplet contac area 1st International Symposium on Biomimetic functional surfaces with fluids interactions (Biomimetic FSFI’09). Nottingham, UK Sept. 2009 (Key note speaker)}

^{54. Niemietz A, Wandelt K, Barthlott W, Koch K, Superhydrophobic nanostructured surfaces by self-assembly of plant wax tubules and wax platelets. European Detergents Conference with special focus on “Modification of Surfaces” Würzburg, Germany, Oct. 2009 (poster)}

^{53. Koch K, Fabrication and characterisation of biomimetic, hierarchical structures for superhydrophobicity, low adhesion and self-cleaning surfaces. Euromaterials 09 (European Congress and Exhibition on Advanced Materials and Processes). Symp. “Bioinspired Processing of Hierarchical and Functional Materials” Glasgow, Schottland, Sept. 2009 (talk)}

^{52. Koch, K. Hierarchische Strukturen pflanzlicher Oberflächen als Vorbilder für selbstreinigende, biomimetische Materialien Konradadenauer Stiftung e.V. Fachschaftstreffen „Naturwissenschaften“, Bionik-Symposium, Juli, 2009, Köln (talk)}

^{51. Koch K, Barthlott W.,Self-cleaning of Lotus leaves and significance of hierarchical structure for superhydrophobicity and low adhesion. Ninth Intern. Symposium on Biomimetic Materials Processing (BMMP-9), Nagoja, Japan Jan. 2009 (invited speaker)}

^{50. Bhushan, B. Koch, K, Jung YC, Development of Superhydrophobic Biomimetic Surfaces with Hierarchical Roughness, American Vaccum Society (AVS) 55th International Symposium, Boston, USA Oct, 08, (talk, YC Jung).}

^{49. Koch, K. Bionics: hierarchical structures in biomaterials and their technical potential. Einführungsvortrag zur Ringvorlesung „Bionik” University of Bonn, Germany Oct. 2008 (talk)}

^{48. Koch, K. Diversity of structures and functions in plant surfaces: an inspiration for biomimetic, hierarchical materials. MPI für Kolloid- und Grenzflächenforschung. Potsdam-Golm, 9. Oct 2008, (talk).}

^{47. Schulte, AJ, Koch K, Spaeth M, Barthlott W.,Replikation hierarchisch strukturierter, biologischer Oberflächen zur Übertragung strukturbedingter Eigenschaften auf technische Materialien. Bionik Kongress Bremen, Nov. 08 (poster)}

^{46. Niemietz, A. Barthlott W., Wandelt K, Koch K, Superhydrophobic nanostructures by Self-assembly of plant wax tubules. Bionik Kongress Bremen, Nov. 08 (poster)}

^{45. Niemietz A, Barthlott W., Wandelt K, Koch K, AFM and SEM of Wax Crystallization on Artificial Surfaces Controlled by Temperature and Solvents. Deut. Ges. für Elektronenmikroskopie e.V. 34 rd Conf. Aachen, Germany. Sept. 2008 (poster)}

^{44. Koch K., Bhushan B, Jung YC, Fabrication and Characterization of Hierarchical Structures for Superhydrophobicity. Nanotribology, Short Course and Fifteenth Annual Review. Ohio State University, USA, Aug. 2008 (talk)}

^{43. Koch K, Structure, Morphology and Wetting of Plant Surfaces – Multifunctional Materials, Nanotribology Short Course and Fifteenth Annual Review. Ohio State University, USA, Aug. 2008 (talk).}

^{42. Koch K, Molecular architecture and self-assembly of epicuticular waxes, University of Vancouver, Dep. of Botany, Vancouver, Canada, June 2008 (talk)}

^{41. Bhushan B., Koch K. and YC Jung, Effects of the Hierarchical Roughness on Wetting, Adhesion and Friction Properties for Superhydrophobicity. Conference on Scanning Probe Microscopy (ISPM) Seatle, USA, June 2008.}

^{40. Koch K, Bhushan B and Barthlott W, AFM of the self-healing of defects in the wax coating on living plant surfaces. Intern, Conference on Scanning Probe Microscopy (ISPM) Seatle, USA, June 2008 (talk)}

^{39. Koch, K, The Hydrophobic coatings of Plants. Department of Mechanical Engineering to Ohio State University, Ohio, USA Jan. 2008 (talk).}

^{38. Koch, K. Generation of Biomimetic Surfaces by Moulding of Biological Templates. Seminar at the Nanotribology Laboratory for Information Storage and MEMS/ NEMS, Ohio, USA, Jan. 2008 (talk).}

^{37. Poppinga S, Barthlott W, Koch K. Plants that trap Animals: Microscopic Characteristics of slippery Surfaces. Microscopy Conference MC2007 - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Elektronenmikroskopie e. V. 33rd Conf. Saarbrücken, Germany. Sept. 2007 (poster).}

^{36. Derdej A, Barthlott W, Koch K, Molecular Structure of Isolated Plant Cuticles Visualised by Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM). Microscopy Conf. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Elektronenmikroskopie e.V. 33rd Conf. Saarbrücken, Sept. 2007 (poster).}

^{35. Koch K, Niemietz A, Barthlott W, Generation of Biomimetic Surfaces by Self-assembly of 3-D Wax Crystals on Technical Substrates. Microscopy Conference MC2007 - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Elektronenmikroskopie e. V. 33rd Conference Saarbrücken, Germany. Sept. 2007 (talk).}

^{34. Koch K, Schumacher J, Barthlott W, Surface structures of desert plants as model for abrasive-resistant Materials. CDDD 2007 Madrid, Spain (poster).}

^{33. Koch K, Hommes A, Wandelt K, Broekmann P, Niemietz A, Barthlott W, Biomimetic 3-D Microstructured Surfaces by Self-assembly of Biomolecules. Internat. Congress on Nanoscience- & Technology, Stockholm, Schweden, July 2007 (poster).}

^{32. Koch K. Die Vielfalt pflanzlicher Oberflächenstrukturen in mikroskopischen Dimensionen Antrittsvorlesung, Dies Academicus der Rheinischen Friedrich Wilhelms Universität Bonn, May 2007 (talk).}

^{31. Koch K, Funktionelle Pflanzenanatomie: Charakteristika von Pflanzen trockener und heißer Lebensräume. Habilitationskolloquium, Universität Bonn, Dec. 2006 (talk).}

^{30. Analyse der Selbstorganisation von pflanzlichen Wachskristallen auf pflanzlichen und technischen Oberflächen. Koch K, Biophysikalisches Kolloquium der BASF, Agrarzentrum Limburgerhof. Sept. 2006 (talk).}

^{29. Koch K, Dommisse A, Hommes A, Broekmann P, Wandelt K, Barthlott W, Gorb S. Plant waxes as templates for microstructured biomimetic surfaces. International Conference on Surface Science and Nanotechnology, Basel, Aug. 2006 (talk).}

^{28. Hommes A, Koch K, Broekmann P, Barthlott W, Wandelt K Modelling of epicuticular wax layers: Self-assembly of Octacosan-1-ol on artificial surfaces. Internat. Conf. on Surface Science and Nanotechnology, Basel. Aug. 2006 (poster).}

^{27. Koch K, Superhydrohobe Grenzflächen durch self assembly Prozesse epikutikularer Wachse. Fraunhofer-Institut für Grenzflächen- und Bioverfahrenstechnik (IGB), Stuttgart, June 2006 (talk).}

^{26. Koch K, Eine Reise durch die botanische Vielfalt Südafrika’s. Palmengarten Frankfurt, May 2006 (talk).}

^{25. Koch K, Selbstorganisation pflanzlicher Wachse: vom Molekül zum Kristall. Kolloquium des Julius von Sach-Institutes, Botanik II, Würzburg, April 2006 (talk).}

^{24. Koch K, Selbstorganisation von Wachsen auf Pflanzenoberflächen: vom Molekül zum Kristall. Biologisches Kolloquium, Universität Bonn, Jan. 2006 (talk).}

^{23. Koch K, Dommisse A, Epikutikulare Wachse: Funktion und Regeneration, 13. Arbeitskreis Blattdüngung, Frankfurt, Oct. 2005 (talk).}

^{22. Koch K, Barthlott W, Koch S, Hommes A, de Feyter S, Wandelt K, Broeckmann P. Wax crystal analysis: from the molecular level to three dimensional crystals. SPM in live Science, JPK-Instruments. Berlin, Oct. 2005 (poster).}

^{21. Koch K, Barthlott W, Cermann Z.Analyse von Mikro- und Nanostrukturen pflanzlicher Grenzflächen. Nanao-Bio-NRW, Centech Münster. Münster, Sept. 2005 (talk).}

^{20. Hommes A, Koch S, De Feyter S, Koch K, Broekmann P, Barthlott W, Wandelt K. Model studies on the growth of epicuticular wax layers: AFM, STM and SEM investigations. European Conference of Surface Science (ECOSS). Berlin, Sept. 2005 (poster).}

^{19. Dommisse A, Barthlott W, Wandelt K, Broekmann P, Hommes A, Koch K, Biomimetic hydrophobic surfaces by self- assembly of plant waxes. European Conference of Surface Science (ECOSS). Berlin, Sept. 2005 (talk).}

^{18. Koch K, Eine Reise in den Mikrokosmos: Vielfalt und Funktionen pflanzlicher Oberflächenstrukturen.“Wissenschaft ganz nah” VHS Bonn. Okt. 2004 (talk).}

^{17. Koch K, Dommisse A, Koch S, Barthlott W, Biomimetic hydrophobic surfaces generated by self-assembly of plant waxes. International Botanical Concress (IBC). Wien, July 2005 (poster).}

^{16. Koch K, Barthlott W, Generierung biomimetischer Oberflächen durch Selbstorganisation pflanzlicher Wachskristalle auf technischen Oberflächen. VDI Tagung zur technischen Nutzung der Selbstorganisation“. Düsseldorf, June 2005 (poster).}

^{15. Hommes A, Koch S, De Feyter S, Koch K, Broekmann P, Barthlott W, Wandelt K. STM, AFM und SEM Untersuchungen von selbststrukturierenden, organischen Schichten: Vom Mono- zum Multilagenwachstum von Octacosan-1-ol auf unterschiedlichen Modellsubstraten. Frühjahrstagung der Deutschen Physikalischen Gesellschaft. März 2005 (poster).}

^{14. Koch K, Barthlott W. Generierung biomimetischer Oberflächen durch Selbstorganisation pflanzlicher Wachskristalle auf technischen Oberflächen. VDI Tagung zur technischen Nutzung der Selbstorganisation“. Düsseldorf, June 2005 (poster).}

^{13. Biomimetic hydrophobic surfaces generated by self-assembly of plant waxes. Koch K, Dommisse A, Koch S, Barthlott W. International Botanical Concress (IBC). Wien, July 2005 (poster).}

^{12. Koch K, Eine Reise in den Mikroskosmos: Mikrostrukturen pflanzlicher Oberflächen im Rasterelektronenikroskop. Workshop „Rasterelektronenmikroskopie in der Biologie“. VdBiol Jahrestagung, Universität Bonn. Sept. 2004 (talk).}

^{11. Koch S, Koch K, Barthlott W. Growth of wax crystals on plant and technical surfaces. Scanning Probe Microscoy (SPM) conference, Universität Bielefeld. Sept. 2004 (poster).}

^{10. Dommisse A, Koch K, Neinhuis C; Barthlott W. Self-repairing systems of waxes on living plant surfaces. Scanning Probe Microscoy (SPM) conference, Universität Bielefeld. Sept. 2004 (talk).}

^{9. Koch, K. Mikro- und Nanostrukturen pflanzlicher Oberflächen im Rasterelektronen- und Rasterkraftmikroskop. Kolloquium des Instituts für Physikalische und Theoretische Chemie der Universität Bonn. Jan. 2003 (talk).}

^{8. Koch K, Dommisse A, Neinhuis C, Barthlott W. Self assembly of epicuticular waxes of Thalictrum flavum imaged by Atomic Force Microscopy. Max Plank Institut für Polymerforschung, Mainz. Scanning Tunneling Microscopy, User Meeting. Sept. 2003 (poster).}

^{7. Koch K, Dommisse A, Neinhuis C, Barthlott W. Self-assembly of epicuticular waxes on living plant surfaces by Atomic Force Microscopy. 12th International Conference on Scanning Tunnelling Microscopy and Related Techniques. Eindhoven, Univ. of Technology, NL. July 2003 (poster).}

^{6. Koch K, Mikro- und Nanostrukturen hydrophober biologischer Oberflächen. Oxford Instruments, SEM and EDX user Symposium Forschungszentrum Jülich. Jan. 2003 (talk).}

^{5. Koch K, Barthlott W, Epicuticular wax-crystals: self-assembly of nanostructures on plant surfaces. Botanikertagung Freiburg Sept. 2002 (poster).}

^{4. Neinhuis C, Koch K, Barthlott W. Movement of waxes through plant cuticles: the smart solution. Bochum, 15. Intern. Symposium Biodiversität & Evolutionsbiologie, Sept. 2001 (talk).}

^{3. Koch K, Transport epikutikularer Wachse durch die pflanzliche Kutikula und Morphogenese epikutikularer Wachskristalle. Botanisches Hauskolloquium, Universität Bonn. Dec. 2001 (talk).}

^{2. Koch K, Bargel H, Form, function and regeneration of plant epicuticular waxes. Western Cape University of Cape Town (South Africa), March 2000 (talk).}

^{1. Koch K, Bargel H, Form, function and regeneration of plant epicuticular waxes. University of Stellenbosch (South Africa), Feb. 2000 (talk).}