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InnoDCon, a drone project to optimize network operator models for flights beyond visual range launches

Researchers at the Vodafone Chair of Mobile Communication Systems are conducting research into network technologies that will enable drones to fly beyond visual range without risk. The central issue is what a network operator model could look like that will provide drones in the air with an optimized network along the flight route. Radio field measurements in the airspace are intended to help gain knowledge of route management before the start of a flight, but also to be able to provide information about connection quality and stability during operational flight operations. The project InnoDCon has been funded by the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport with more than EUR 1.5 million since the beginning of November 2023 until the end of 2024.

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Prof. Andrés Lasagni elected as new member of the National Academy of Science and Engineering

At this year’s annual meeting of the National Academy of Science and Engineering (acatech), Andrés Lasagni, Professor of Laser-based Manufacturing, was elected as a new member of the Academy. “Becoming a member of acatech is incredibly meaningful to me and my field of research – both personally and professionally. As part of the Academy, I have the unique opportunity to be actively involved in shaping the future of science and technology in Germany. It also emphasizes the importance of laser technology and surface finishing for technological progress and overcoming the major challenges we face,” says Lasagni. 

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Successful Circular Economy network meeting

The exhibition "Circular Economy in Saxony from the Perspective of Research and Science" was presented for the first time at the 7th meeting of the Saxony Innovation Advisory Board in March 2023. In order to further intensify the dialogue between the research stakeholders, the simul+InnovationHub of the Saxon State Ministry for Regional Development, together with the Saxon Agency for Structural Development (SAS) and the School of Engineering Sciences of TUD, organized a network meeting as a follow-up event at the end of November. After words of welcome from State Minister Thomas Schmidt, the Rector of TUD, Prof. Ursula M. Staudinger, and the Managing Director of SAS, Prof. Norbert Menke, all participating universities, universities of applied sciences and non-university research institutions presented the current status of their projects and took the opportunity to network with each other.

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Prof. Antonio Hurtado becomes new president of the DIU

Prof. Antonio Hurtado, holder of the Chair of Hydrogen Technology and Nuclear Power Engineering, is the new President of the private Dresden International University (DIU). With his appointment at DIU, Prof. Hurtado is entering into a comprehensive and strategically valuable transformation process at the private university and will support the management and the entire DIU team in the context of the future-oriented realignment.

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Startup Bootcamp enters the next round – apply now!

The Startup Bootcamp from dresden|exists is entering the next round. People interested in founding a company can apply with their business ideas until January 31. Together with the coaches from the Startup Service, participants will develop their ideas into a user-centered solution with an initial business model. Design thinking methods, an agile mindset and opportunities to network with other founders are always included. 6 teams, 5 weeks, 4 workshop sessions. In an alternation of inputs, work sessions and presentations, those interested in founding a company can work intensively on their ideas. The workshops start on February 14.

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Prof. Thomas Mikolajick is one of the world's most cited scientists

Eleven TUD researchers are on the list of "Highly Cited Researchers" (HCR). This demonstrates once again the quality of TUD's research. From the School of Engineering Sciences, Thomas Mikolajick, Professor of Nanoelectronics and scientific director of the TUD subsidiary NaMLab gGmbH, is on the list of "Highly Cited Researchers".

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Prof. Jürgen Czarske honored as Distinguished Lecturer

The Distinguished Lecturer of the IEEE (The Institution of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) honors outstanding speakers who have made technical, industrial or entrepreneurial contributions in the field of photonics. The IEEE Photonics Society, New York City, USA, has selected one Distinguished Lecturer 2024 from each of six countries, also to promote the next generation of international student chapters.

At the 23rd StarRiver Talk in Shanghai, Prof. Jürgen Czarske was also honored with the Honorary Speaker Award of Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Laboratory.

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Prof. Frank Ellinger elected as IEEE Fellow

The Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) has appointed Prof. Frank Ellinger, holder of the Chair of Circuit Design and Network Theory, as an IEEE Fellow. The title of IEEE Fellow is one of the highest honors of the association, which can only be awarded to members who have made an outstanding contribution to technological progress and scientific knowledge. Ellinger received this award for his research work in the field of high-frequency semiconductor chips for communication technology.

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Prof. Jürgen Weber honoured with Joseph Bramah Medal

Jürgen Weber, Professor of Fluid-Mechatronic Systems, has been honoured with the Joseph Bramah Medal 2022 for his outstanding contributions to research, development and education in the field of fluid technology and mechatronics.

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Auditorium Mobile Classroom System (AMCS)

Making large lectures even more interactive, testing (pre-)knowledge, motivating and activating students, but also carrying out interim tests – these are just some of the possible applications of the TUD's Audience Response System (AMCS). It was developed at the Faculty of Computer Science, among others. It is also maintained and further developed there. AMCS is available to all lecturers throughout the university. It is free to use and is completely anonymous (pseudonymized). The development team has already received a lot of positive feedback from TUD lecturers. For those interested and new to AMCS, there is now a training course entitled "Interactive teaching with the AMCS audience response system".

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Award for the best ING graduates

On December 1, the best graduates of the 2022/2023 academic year were awarded the Lohrmann Medal in the presence of the Vice-Rector Academic Affairs, Prof. Michael Kobel. The following graduates were honored: Konstantin Wrede (Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering), Daniel León-Periñán (Faculty of Computer Science) and Fabian Wendrock (Faculty of Mechanical Science and Engineering). Furthermore, seventeen graduates were awarded the certificate for the best graduates in the School of Engineering Sciences for the academic year 2022/2023. Congratulations to all of them.

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Vote for your e-learning gem

A few weeks ago, the Center for interdisci­plinary Learning and Teaching (ZiLL) called for submissions of courses with digital components for the "e-learning gem 2022/23" competition. We were looking for interesting didactic designs, exciting learning content, innovative examination scenarios or special communication concepts – whether hybrid or completely digital. Now 21 e-learning gems are waiting to be admired by you. Vote for your favorites by December 31, 2023 and give the lecturers with the most votes a prize of  EUR 2,000. All members of TUD are invited to find their favorites via the gem gallery and take part in the vote via OPAL.

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Cooperation with India: Visits to IIT Madras, IIT Roorkee and IIT Delhi strengthen collaboration

At the end of November, a cooperation journey took several representatives of the School ING to India for various reasons. They accompanied a delegation from the TUD led by Rector Prof Ursula Staudinger and the Saxon Minister of Science Sebastian Gemkow to IIT Madras. Co-operation talks took place at IIT Roorkee, which led to the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, among other things. Furthermore, the Institute of Lightweight Engineering and Polymer Technology organised a winter school at IIT Delhi as part of the DAAD project COMPOLL, at which representatives from the ING and BU Schools gave presentations on the topics of sustainability, noise pollution and circular economy.

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Handout on family-friendly and gender-equitable committee work

The 20-page brochure is intended to highlight possible courses of action and encourage improvements to make local political structures more attractive for women. It is published by the Saxon State Ministry of Justice and for Democracy, Europe and Equality. Please notice, the brochure is only available in German.

Networking Event

connectING regulars' table "Electrical engineering – First DC voltage, then equality"
The regulars' table for female students and employees of the ING School

Binder-Bau, Mommsenstraße

Dialogue meeting

Matching Day HZDR-TUD
Exchange knowledge | share competences | identify synergies

Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Bautzner Landstraße 400, 01328 Dresden

Workshop

Writing week of the Graduate Academy
The Graduate Academy (GA) offers doctoral students and postdocs the opportunity to retreat to the Graduate Academy's writing workshop for five days to devote themselves entirely to writing. A clear daily structure, support from a GA writing counsellor and group discussions help you to write productively and achieve your pre-defined writing goals.

via Zoom

University-wide inaugural lecture

Roberto Calandra – Explainable Artificial Intelligence
Prof. Roberto Calandra has been working for the Faculty of Computer Sciences since March. His newly established Chair of Explainable Artificial Intelligence supports the subject of machine learning and plays a central role in the Cluster of Excellence Center for Tactile Internet with Human-in-the-Loop (CeTI).

Schönfeld Lecture Hall, Barkhausenbau Building I90

Dialogue Meeting

International Day of Women and Girls in Science
An event organised as part of NExT, the postdoc forum of the School BU and ING

Gerhart-Potthoff-Bau, POT 168

Conference

VDI Mechatronics Conference
The event is organised by the Chair of Dynamics and Mechanism Design at TUD under the direction of Prof. Michael Beitelschmidt.

Görges-Bau

Conference

14th International Fluid Power Conference
The IFK expects a fascinating gathering of experts and interested parties from all over the world to present and discuss the latest developments in the field of fluid technology.

Dresden

Conference

BeWISE – Women in Science and Engineering 2024
The three days conference offers numerous workshops (parallel workshops in English) and coaching opportunities. During fireplace talks with experienced female professors (role-models), the participants will be able to get into a conversation with them on career paths in research. The conference is addressed to female young scientists and junior research group leaders of selected DFG coordinated programmes at TU Dresden. Remaining places can be assigned to other female scientists from TU Dresden. Registration has been open since November.

Pullman Hotel Dresden

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