Chemical- and Bioengineering - Bachelor's study program

“During my doctoral degree studies (PhD), I am working on optimizing a process that uses microorganisms to produce bio-based alternatives for an everyday chemical — the so-called biosurfactants. Biology and technology go hand in hand here, which is where my interdisciplinary studies really benefit me! In addition to research and practical lab work, I also attend conferences to exchange ideas with other scientists. I have maintained a close connection to the university, not least through supervising students with their theses.”

“I have been a professor at the Institute of Chemical Process Engineering at the University of Stuttgart since 2004. I work on translating scientific research into industrial production. My aim is to ensure the resource-efficient production of essential goods, as produced by the chemical, food, pharmaceutical, and textile industries, among others. And of course, I don’t just conduct research – I also teach my students, administer exams, and supervise my doctoral candidates who are completing their PhDs at the institute.”

We manufacture flooring for the aviation industry. As a project manager, I oversee diverse projects and manage every stage from initiation to completion. This includes developing new products and overseeing their subsequent certification with aircraft manufacturers. I also manage investment projects from the proposal stage to commissioning, as well as process optimization projects. The objectives of these projects are to improve quality and reduce costs. In every type of project, various aspects of my process engineering studies prove helpful."

“My role as a materials engineering specialist involves adhesives and coatings. I develop and evaluate new material concepts. Among other tasks, this includes project management, experimental planning, evaluation of results, and development work with external suppliers.”

"My role involves the development of exhaust aftertreatment systems for combustion engines. To reduce emissions, various catalysts and filters are used, and their optimal operation must be ensured during driving. Therefore, a large number of measurements and tests are essential for system design and control. As a design engineer, I develop simulation models for vehicle and exhaust aftertreatment systems so that some of these tests can be conducted virtually on the computer. This allows real-world tests to be supplemented or even replaced.”   

“I lead all group-wide fuel cell activities at Daimler Truck AG. This includes, in addition to research and development, process development and production at various global locations. Especially for trucks and buses, fuel cells will play a central technological role in the near future, as they are indispensable for heavy-duty long-haul transport to achieve climate protection targets.”

“In my daily work, I develop and optimize fuel supply systems for combustion engines, such as carburetors or solenoid valves. I work in the simulation department and use physical-mathematical models that describe the relationships within a system. This allows us to evaluate ideas during the concept phase, before the first prototype is built.”

"My daily work involves the mobility of the future. We are developing a fully autonomous vehicle. My team is part of the Video Basic Software division. We develop software components that ensure that images from the vehicle’s cameras are continuously received by the system. And they are prepared in such a way that subsequent algorithms (e.g., for object detection) can use them directly. In doing so, I ensure that the principles of agile working are followed in the project, handle coordination with other video teams, and of course contribute actively to development myself."