| since 2015 | Spokesperson Electron Microscopy Center |
| 2012-2013 | Spokesperson State Research Priority Area COMATT |
| since 2010 | Member DAAD selection panels |
| 2002-2010 | Managing director Institute of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry |
| since 2001 | Member University Senate |
| 2001-2007 | Chairman of the Materials Science Center |
| 2001-2010 | Chairman of the Inorganic Chemistry Institute |
| 2001-2002 | Vice-Dean of the Chemistry Department |
| 1999-2000 | Dean of the Chemistry Department |
| since 1993 | Member of the Department Council |