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Doctoral Committee of the Graduate Centre for Engineering Sciences

The Doctoral Commitee of the Graduate Centre for Engineering Sciences decides, in particular, on the acceptance of applicants as doctoral candidates, the opening of the doctoral procedure. The Committee decides about the addmittance of supervisors and evaluators suggested by applicants and sets up the Examination Board. It also prepares changes to the Doctoral Regulations. The term of office of the ordinary and deputy professorial members is three years (current term until April 11, 2027), the term of office of the advisory member (representative of the doctoral candidates) is one year (current term until April 11, 2025).

The doctoral committee convenes four times a year (next date: March 2025, exact date tbd).

JUSTUS LIEBIG UNIVERSITY GIESSEN

Prof. Dr. Peter Jens Klar

Institution

Justus Liebig University Giessen

Functions

  • Professor of Experimental Physics at the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, Physics, Geography at JLU
  • Deputy Manager of the Institute of Biomedical Engineering at THM
  • Spokeperson of the Campus Research Focus Space Applications at FCMH
  • Member of the Campus Research Focus Materials Research of FCMH
  • Member of the Graduate Centre for Engineering Sciences since 2018
  • Full Member of the Doctoral Committee of the Graduate Centre for Engineering Sciences since 2018

Prof. Dr. Sangam Chatterjee (Deputy)

Institution

Justus Liebig University Giessen

  Functions

  • Professor of Optics and Spectroscopy at the I. Physical Institute at the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, Physics, Geography at JLU
  • Chairman of the Steering Commitee of Methods Platform:Thin-Film and Epitaxy Laboratory at Centre for Materials Research
  • Member of the Campus Research Foci Materials Research of FCMH
  • Member of the Campus Research Foci Space Applications of FCMH
  • Member of the Graduate Centre for Engineering Sciences since 2018
  • Deputy Chairman of the Gerneral Assembly of the Graduate Centre for Engineering Sciences since 2018
  • Deputy Member of the Doctoral Commitee of the Graduate Centre for Engineering Sciencessince 2018

Research Interests

  • Solid-state physics
  • Semiconductor physics
  • Micro- and nanostructure physics
  • Micro technology
  • Materials research
  • Aeronautics physics with focus on electrical space propulsions

Research Interests

  • Materials research
  • Physics of condensed matter
  • Semiconductor and their interfaces
  • Molecular beam epitaxy and solid state analysis
  • Optical and ultrafast spectroscopy
  • Optical sensor technology and diagnostic
  • Imaging optics
  • Light sources of high brilliance

Subject Areas

  • Materials Research
  • Space Technology

Subject Areas

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Materials Research

Prof. Dr. André Schirmeisen

Institution

Justus Liebig University Giessen

Functions

  • Professor of Experimental Physics, “Scanning Probe Methods and Functional Materials“ at the Institute of Applied Physics at the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, Physics, Geography at JLU
  • Executive Director of the Institute of Applied Physics
  • Chairman of the Examination of B. Sc. and M. Sc. Physics, JLU
  • Member of the Graduate Centre for Engineering Sciences since 2018

Prof. Dr. Christian Diller (Deputy)

Institution

Justus Liebig University Giessen

  Functions

  • Dean for Students at the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, Physics, Geography at JLU
  • Member of the Academy for Spatial Planning Research of the German Academy for Urban Construction and Regional Planning (DASL)
  • Member of the German Evaluation Society (DEGEVAL)
  • Member of the Graduate Centre for Engineering Sciences since 2018
  • Deputy Member of the Doctoral Commitee of the Graduate Centre for Engineering Sciences since 2018

Research Interests

  • Atomic force microscopy for the analysis of interface structures and phenomenoa,especially:

    • High-resolution atomic force microscopy – atomic and molecular forces
    • Nanotribology – The physics of friction
    • Nano-ionics – dynamics of ion leaps in nanoscale volumes

Research Interests

  • Spatial planning research
  • Evaluation research
  • Regional governance
  • Urban geography

Subject Areas

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Materials Research
  • Aerospace Technology

Subject Areas

  • Construction Engineering
PHILIPPS UNIVERSITY MARBURG

Prof. Dr. Gabriele Taentzer

Institution

Philipps University Marburg

Functions

  • Professor of Software Technology at the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
  • Liaison lecturer at Association for Computer Science
  • Member of the Doctoral Committee of the Cooperative Doctoral Platform at FCMH since 2017
  • Member of the Graduate Centre for Engineering Sciences since 2018
  • Full Member of the Doctoral Commitee of the Graduate Centre for Engineering Sciences since 2021

Prof. Dr. Bernd Freisleben (Deputy)

Institution

Philipps University Marburg

Functions

  • Professor of Computer Science at the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science at UMR, Research Group Distributed Systems
  • Member of the Graduate Centre for Engineering Sciences since 2018
  • Deputy Member of the Doctoral Commitee of the Graduate Centre for Engineering Sciences since 2018

Research Interests

  • Model-driven software development
  • Software quality
  • Visual domain-specific modelling languages
  • Graph transformation: theory and applications

Research Interests

  • Software infrastructures, services and tools for cluster/grid/cloud computing
  • Middleware for development of internet-based distributed applications
  • Algorithms and protocols for mobile ad hoc networks and ubiquitous information systems
  • Distributed computing for computational engineering, scientific computing and multimedia computing
  • Simulation, optimisation and data analysis by methods of computational intelligence
  • Object- and concept recognition for content analysis of images and videos

Subject Areas

  • Computer Science

    Subject Areas

    • Electrical Engineering
    • Computer Science

    Prof. Dr. Bernhard Seeger

    Institution

    Philipps University Marburg

    Functions

    • Professor of Practical Computer Science at the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science at UMR
    • Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science at UMR
    • Member of the Editorial Boards of the journal ACM Transaction on Database Systems
    • Member of the Graduate Centre for Engineering Sciences since 2018
    • Member of the Doctoral Commitee of the Graduate Centre for Engineering Sciences since 2018

    Prof. Dr. Martin Koch (Deputy)

    Institution

    Philipps University Marburg

    Functions

    • Professor of Experimental Semiconductor Physics at the Faculty of Physics at UMR
    • Editor-in-chief of the Journal of Infrared, Millimeter and Terahertz Waves
    • Second Chairman of the German Terahertz Centre
    • Member of the Graduate Centre for Engineering Sciences since 2018

    Research Interests

    • Development of methods for processing and temporal analysis of huge data flows and event streams:
      Concept and prototypical implementation of new temporal database systems in support of an effectivce management of huge time series
      Adaption of technologies for real-time analysis of data flows with the fulfilment of the latency requirements of new applications
    • Development of new methods for acquisition, management and analysis of data of scientific applications:
      Conception and implementation of new solutions and interactive tools based on federated infrastructures for geographical and biodiversity data

    Research Interests

    • Terahertz-systems and their application
    • Semiconductor spectroscopy
    • Semiconductor disk laser
    • Spectroscopical detection of microplastic

    Subject Areas

    • Agricultural and Environmental Science
    • Computer Science
    • Mechanical Engineering

    Subject Areas

    • Agricultural and Evironmental Sciences
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Materials Research
    TECHNISCHE HOCHSCHULE MITTELHESSEN - UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

    Prof. Dr. Boris Keil

    Institution

    Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen - University of Applied Sciences

    Functions

    • Professor of Magnetic Resonance Imaging at the Faculty of Life Science Engineering at THM
    • Member of the Doctoral Committee of the Cooperative Doctoral Platform at FCMH since 2017
    • Member of the Research Council at FCMH since 2017
    • Member of the Graduate Centre for Engineering Sciences since 2019
    • Member of the Doctoral Commitee of the Graduate Centre for Engineering Sciences since 2020
    • Chairman of the Doctoral Commitee of the Graduate Centre for Engineering Sciences since 2024

    Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Stefan Kolling (Deputy)

    Institution

    Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen - University of Applied Sciences

    Functions

    • Professor of Mechanics at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Energy Technology at THM
    • Executive director of the Institute of Mechanics and Materials (IMM)
    • Deputy spokesperson of the Competency Centre Automotive, Mobility and Materials at THM
    • Member of the Research Council at FCMH since 2017
    • Member of the Graduate Centre for Engineering Sciences since 2018
    • Member of the Doctoral Commitee of the Graduate Centre for Engineering Sciences 2018

    Research Interests

    • Magnetic Resonance Imaging

    Research Interests

    • Computational methods in materials research
    • Material characterization and modelling of polymer materials, paper and glass

    Subject Areas

    • Life Science Engineering

    • Medical and Health Technology

    Subject Areas

    • Computer Science
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Materials Research

    Prof. Dr. Michael Guckert

    Institution

    Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen - University of Applied Sciences

    Functions

    • Professor of Practical Computer Science and Business Informatics at the Faculty of Mathematics, Sciences and Data Processing
    • Director at the Academic Center Dual Study Programme
    • Spokeperson of the Competency Centre of Information Technology
    • Member of the Graduate Centre for Engineering Sciences since 2018
    • Member of the Doctoral Commitee of the Graduate Centre for Engineering Sciences since 2018

    Prof. Dr. Frank Runkel (Deputy)

    Institution

    Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen - University of Applied Sciences

    Functions

    • Professor for Biopharmaceutical Technology at the Faculty of Life Science Engineering (LSE)
    • Coopted Professor of the Faculty of Biology and Chemistry, Justus Liebig University Giessen
    • Coopted Professor of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Philipps-Universität Marburg
    • Vice-President for Research, Transfer and Promotion of Early-Career Researchers at THM 2010 - 2019
    • Member of the Steering Committee at FCMH 2016 - 2019
    • Member of the Research Council at FCMH since 2017 - 2019
    • Member of the Graduate Centre for Engineering Sciences since 2018

    Research Interests

    • Knowledge-based systems
    • Multi agents systems
    • Software engineering

    Research Interests

    • Biopharmacy
    • Pharmaceutical technology

    Subject Areas

    • Computer Science

    Subject Areas

    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Agricultural and Evironmental Sciences
    • Biotechnology and Biopharmacology
    • Life Science Engineering

    REPRESENTATION OF THE DOCTORAL CANDIDATES - Edwin Beller