Junior research groups at the HTWD
Since 2023, research at the HTWD has been significantly characterised by four ESF Plus-funded, interdisciplinary junior research groups that deal with key issues of our time. In total, 24 young researchers are being supported and set on the path to an academic career.
SIGNAL
Topic: People-centred digital services of general interest in urban and rural areas
Project leader: Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Jürgen Anke
Sub-project leader: Prof. Dr phil. Stefan Handke
Junior researchers: Olivia Jürgenssen, Anna-Magdalena Krauß, Christopher Praas, Daniel Richter, Marianna Rovner
MUBARES
Topic: Multifunctional use of structural facilities for a resilient, decentralised energy supply in Saxony
Project leader: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Flederer
Sub-project leaders: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Bösche, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Naumann, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jens Bolsius, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jörg Meyer, Prof. Dr. rer. pol. Christoph Mayer
Junior researchers: Luisa Rengers, Ludwig Jacobs, Carolin Fischer, Alexander Hein, Florian Bläsing, Lilly Keilig, Seline Rühle, Paolo Beck
RHESIS
Topic: Research and Qualification Hub For Ecological and Sustainable Improvement of Structures
Project leader: Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Jens Engel
Sub-project leaders: Prof. Dr rer. nat. Kathrin Harre, Prof. Dr rer. nat. habil. Arne Rüdiger Cierjacks, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Maik Thiele, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Danilo Schneider
Junior researchers: Anton Simon, Tamás Janusko, Ifigeneia Tsetsila, Joy Nabesi Nkwenti Vianny, Clara-Rosa Gano, Sabrina Selinger
MILE
Topic: Multimodal Immersive Learning Environments for Healthcare Education
Project leader: Prof Dr Georg Freitag
Sub-project leaders: Prof Joanna Dauner, Prof Dr Thomas Fischer (ehs Dresden), Prof Dr Nina Weimann-Sandig (ehs Dresden)
Junior researchers: Jimmy Orawetz, Saskia Junge, Katharina Bellinger, Lilly Bernhardt
Duration: 01.11.2025 - 31.10.2028
NALEWA
Topic: Detection and uptake of nanoplastics via food and drinking water
Project leader: Prof. Dr Thomas Grischek
Sub-project leaders: Prof. Dr rer. nat. Kathrin Harre, Prof. Dr nat. techn. Verena Ibl, Prof. Dr rer. nat. Sebastian Aland
Junior researchers: Lucas Kurzweg, Dr rer. nat. Philipp Mickan, Lara Landmann, Mareike Michaelis, Oliver Kretschmar, Tim Eutin
Duration: 01.11.2025 - 31.10.2028
To the junior research group NALEWA
With finalised term:
ProMenTaT
Topic: Production systems with people and technology as a team
Project leader: Prof Dr Dirk Reichelt
Sub-project leaders: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dietrich Kammer, Prof. Dr. phil. et. rer. nat. habil. Rüdiger von der Weth
Junior researchers: Pia Bielitz, David Heik, Nicole Jäpel, Karishma Kagdish Gavali, Nils Helmeke, Elena Stoll (parental leave)
To the junior research group ProMenTaT
SEMUWA
Topic: Safe removal of microplastics during bank filtration and drinking water treatment in Saxony
Project leader: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Grischek
Sub-project leaders: Prof. Dr rer. nat. Kathrin Harre, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Himmer, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Marc-Peter Schmidt
Junior researchers: Jiaxing Ding, Oliver Kretschmar, Xhoen Gjashta, Maurice Hauffe, Jann Schneider, Matthieu Fischer, Cindy Rau, Pauline Seidel
To the junior research group SEMUWA