The Coordinating Committee (CC) of the Cluster has been newly elected on July 31, 2025. Comprising six Principal Investigators (PIs) each from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and Heidelberg University, including members of the Executive Board, the CC oversees strategic decisions such as cluster membership, PI composition, fund allocation, and systematic evaluation of projects, Thrusts, PIs, and overall Cluster performance. Additionally, representatives from the KIT presidential committee and Heidelberg University’s president’s office attend to ensure seamless communication with university leadership. The newly elected CC will focus on implementing the objectives and measures outlined in the follow-up proposal.