Julia Trapp at the Nobel Prize ceremony and SYISS 2025.

The Nobel Prizes are traditionally awarded in Stockholm on 10 December, the anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death. The Stockholm International Youth Science Seminar (SIYSS), to which the Swedish Federation of Young Scientists invites outstanding young research talents from all over the world every year, has been taking place at the same time for 50 years. 18 young people are taking part this year - including Julia Trapp from Landheim Ammersee, the only participant from Germany.

Julia has been attending Landheim Ammersee since 2018. Her scientific career began in 2023 with Jugend forscht, where she won the regional and state competitions and went on to take 2nd place in chemistry at the national final. In 2024, she went on to take 4th place worldwide at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Los Angeles. In 2025, she again won the Bavarian state competition at Jugend forscht and 3rd place in chemistry at the national final in Hamburg.

Julia's research focuses on the environmentally friendly storage and generation of electrical energy. Based on biochemical fermentation processes, she developed a modified nicotinamide (vitamin B3) that can store electrical charge in a stable manner. The aim is to create an organic, non-toxic and non-flammable energy storage system without rare earths that is comparable in performance to modern car batteries - but with significantly lower ecological and safety risks.

Julia received an invitation to the SIYSS for this work at the 2025 national finals. The eight-day seminar from 4 to 11 December combines scientific excellence, international exchange and the Nobel tradition. The highlight is participation in the Nobel Prize ceremony at Stockholm City Hall, supplemented by lectures, poster presentations, discussions and personal meetings with Nobel Prize winners.

The SIYSS offers young researchers a unique opportunity to present their projects on an international stage and become part of a global scientific network - characterised by inspiration and an awareness of the social significance of research. Landheim Ammersee is delighted for Julia Trapp that she has - deservedly - received such a great honour and opportunity.