Obituary
Prof. Dr. Rolf Clasen
The DKG sadly bids farewell to Prof. Dr. Rolf Clasen, who passed away on July 17, 2025, after a serious illness, which he endured with great strength. Prof. Dr. Rolf Clasen headed the Chair of Powder Technology of Glass and Ceramics at Saarland University from 1997 to 2013. With the passing of Rolf Clasen, Saarland University has lost a distinguished university teacher who, contributed significantly to the current importance of materials science and materials engineering in Saarbrücken.