Chemnitz University of Technology (CUT)

Chemnitz University of Technology (CUT) Dr. Eberhard Alles, Chancellor May 2013 1

Chemnitz: The Capital of Engineering in the Heart of Europe

Chemnitz: Between Tradition and Innovation Population 500,000 (Chemnitz Region) More than 7,000 companies established since 1995 Highest density of industry in East Germany One of the 10 fastest growing cities in Germany

CUT in Profile Strategic profiling based on a strong Mission Statement of CUT Interdisciplinary linking of natural and technical sciences with economics, social sciences and humanities Top-level research with focus on future Areas of high industrial and social demand - Energy-Efficient Production Processes - Human Factors in Technologies - Smart Systems and Materials

CUT in Focus Main focus: Engineering Natural Sciences Computer Science Interdisciplinary Cooperation

CUT in Structure Natural Sciences Humanities Computer Science Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Mathematics Economics and Business Administration Behavioural and Social Sciences

Organization Cluster of Excellence MERGE

CUT on Campus Electrical Engineering Economics Mechanical Engineering Sports Engineering, Social Sciences Physics Mathematics Dormitories

CUT in Place Dormitories Sports Engineering, Social Sciences Mathematics Economics Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Physics

Research Cooperation Strong Partnerships Universities worldwide University e.g.: Cooperating Institutes, Extramural Institutions Industry

Close Cooperation with Extramural Institutes: Fraunhofer Partnerships with Fraunhofer Institutes in Chemnitz Machine Tools and Forming Technology (IWU) Electronic Nano Systems (ENAS) Mutual Goals Fundamental and applied research Collaborative industrial projects Facility sharing Increased visibility PR

Close Cooperation with Extramural Institutes: Leibniz Association Partnership with the Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (IFW) Opening of a satellite research station in Chemnitz on Smart Systems Campus in October 2010 The Institute's mission Fundamental and applied research Training of young scientists Supply for both public institutions as well as companies with the Institute's R&D know-how and experience Collaboration with universities

Saxon Excellence Initiative Excellence Cluster eniprod-cluster of Advanced Technologies "Energy-Efficient Product and Process Innovation in Production Technologies Ca. 40 mio EUR (2009-2014) CUT = Lead-Institution

National Excellence Initiative Excellence Cluster Cool Silicon Energy Efficiency Innovations from Silicon Saxony Participants from Chemnitz In total: 16 professorships of CUT, DUT, Dresden University of Applied Sciences 9 Research Institutions Trusts i.a. SMEs Cluster supported within the national excellence initiative by 40 mio EUR until 2012

CUT: Clusters of Excellence Successful Participation in the National Excellence Initiative 2012-2017 (total budget: 2,7 bill. EUR) Excellence Cluster: Merge Technologies for Multifunctional Lightweight Structures MERGE 11/2012 10/2017, 46.2 m EUR PhD program Merge Technologies MA program Lightweight Structures PI: Professor Dr. L. Kroll (Lightweight Structures and Polymer Technology)

MERGE Technologies: Basics Merging series-production fundamental technologies for the resource efficient production of leightweight structures with high functional and performance density 11/2012 10/2017 40 mio EUR PI: Prof. Kroll Reducing carbon dioxide protecting climate (Institute of Leightweight Structures and Polymer Technology) Saving resources: Energy-efficient, optimal usage of materials Leightweight construction with high-performance fibres, renewable resources and und bionic composites Image: www.pixelio.de - Gerd Altmann

MERGE Technologies: Achievements Today Metal and plastic/textile compete with each other Separate process steps, complex assembling Borders between classical theories and scientific disciplines Without MERGE Evolutionary improvement MERGE Combination of the advantages of different materials Merged processes for energy efficient in-line and in-situ technologies Coupled theories, interdisciplinary knowledge to overcome borders With MERGE Revolutionary improvement

MERGE Technologies: Structure Excellence Council Excellence Committee S Science Advisory Board Industrial Advisory Board Steering Committee Leader IRD A to F Network Leader Project Management Speaker Prof. Kroll Deputy Speaker Prof. Mehner Executive Director Dr. Tröltzsch Operating Staff IRD A Prof. Wielage Dr. Nestler Expert Committee Head of SP IRD A SP A1 SP A2.. IRD B Prof. Neugebauer Expert Committee Head of SP IRD B SP B1 SP B2.. Cross-sectional Domain IRD E Prof. Lampke SP E1, SP E2 Cross-sectional Domain IRD F Prof. Ihlemann SP F1, SP F2 IRD C Prof. Kroll Expert Committee Head of SP IRD C SP C1 SP C2.. IRD D Prof. Geßner Expert Committee Head of SP IRD D SP D1 SP D2.. g tin e rk a M r, fe s n ra T y g lo o n h c e T Network Leader Prof. Awiszus g lin tro n o C t n e m e g a n a M e g d le w o n K s e s e c ro P n tio ra e p o C Roadmaps Work groups g in c h a e T d n a h rc a e s e R e f th o n tio a is n a rg O l, e n o rs e P s p u ro G h rc a e s e R Prof. Kroll 19

International MERGE Technologies Postgraduate Program (MT-PP) Junior scientists are essential for a young and creative research area High School Future students Student organisation BA Mechanical engineering Master Master course course MT MT Integration Qualification Interdisciplinary y PhD PhD Programme e Future Staff for research and industry and industry Sustainability Personal responsibility Key qualifications International framework MT-PP Interdisciplinary Occupational qualifications Postgraduate masters and PhD students

Campus Future Vision

Federal Program Competence Network Competence Network for Nano System Integration within the federal program Top-Level Research and Innovation in the New Länder 14 mio EUR until 2014 Close Cooperation: CUT with 3 Fraunhofer-Institutes, 3 Institutes of Leibniz Association, 1 Institute of Helmholtz-Association

German Research Foundation: Collaborative Research Centers Prof. Mayr Collaborative Research Center 692 HALS Development, manufacturing and characterization of new or innovative lightweight construction materials and their use in safety-relevant applications ca. 19 mio EUR 2006-2013 Transregio PT-PIESA High-Volume Production-Compatible Production Technologies for Light metal and Fiber Composite-Based Components with Integrated Piezo Sensors and Actuators ca. 17 mio EUR 2006-2014

German Research Foundation: Collaborative Research Centers SFB Transregio 96 PQE Thermo-Energetic Design of Machine Tools - A systemic approach to solve the conflict between power efficiency, accuracy and productivity demonstrated at the example of machining production ca. 1,3 Mio. EUR (total ca. 9,8 Mio. EUR) 2011-2015 (first phase) Dr. E.

International Research Training Group Materials and Concepts for Advanced Interconnects and Nanosystems Established in 2006 Successful Evaluation in 2010 Prolonged until 2015 Physics Chemistry

DFG-funded Graduate School: Crossworlds Crossing virtual and real worlds (GRK 1780) Established in 2012 Dr. E.

Regional Networking: Alliance Textile Lightweight Construction Chemnitz University of Technology Institute of Lightweight Structures / Institute for Conveyor and plastics (approx. 240 employees) Saxon Textile Research Institute Affiliated institute of CUT (approx. 130 employees) Textile Capital of Germany Institut für Textil- und Verarbeitungsmaschinen gemeinnützige GmbH Affiliated institute of CUT (approx. 45 employees)

Interdisciplinary Profile in Teaching and Research Strategic profiling based on a strong Mission Statement of CUT Interdisciplinary linking of natural and technical sciences with economics, social sciences and humanities Top-level research with future-oriented focus Areas of high industrial and social demand Energy-efficient Production Processes Human Factors in Technologies Smart Systems and Materials

Remarkable Educational Programs Ca. 100 different degree programs (BA/MA) Focus: MINT-degree programs (Mathematics, Computer Sciences, Natural Sciences and Engineering Sciences) Interdisciplinary degree programs Automotive Software Engineering Digital Manufacturing Sports Engineering Business Informatics Practice-oriented academics Internships/ scholarships provided by industrial partners Research topics provided by industry Guest-lectureships by top managers

International Degree Programs in ENGLISH M. Sc. Micro & Nano Systems M. Sc. Print and Media Technology M. Sc. Management & Organisation Studies M. Sc. English & American Studies M. Sc. Intelligent Vehicles, Communication and Sensing M. Sc. Information and Communication Systems

Internationalization at CUT

Internationalization at CUT More than 850 international students from 70 different countries every year Cooperation with about 140 higher education institutions worldwide Various exchange programs, scientist s mobility, full-time study for international applicants Agreements for ERASMUS exchange with ca. 200 universities Active Member in the worldwide Network AC21

International Network with Partnering Universities from 36 Countries Finland: 2 Russia: 21 USA: 11 UK: 2 Estonia: 2 Belarus: 1 Poland: 8 CZ: 7 Slovakia: 1 Romania: 3 Ukraine: 3 France: 4 Hungary: 3 CH: 1 Bulgaria: 4 Portugal: 1 Italy: 1 Slovenia: 1 Jordan: 1 Syria: 1 Israel: 2 Iran: 1 Mongolia: 2 China: 20 Japan: 2 South Korea: 6 Bahrain: 1 India: 2 Laos: 1 Thailand: 4 Vietnam: 3 Peru: 1 Brazil: 2 Cameroon: 3 Indonesia: 1 Australia: 2 South-Africa: 2 focus regions of present partners focus regions of prospective partners

Networking: Academic Consortium 21 Established in 2002 at Nagoya University Founded by 25 of the world s leading universities To establish an international network to encourage the further advancement of global cooperation International academic exchanges among its member institutions Shared access to information on research interests

Promotion of Young Scientists Research Academy Establishment in 2010 Specialized on trans- and interdisciplinary additional qualifications and key competencies within structured doctoral and postgraduate education Integrated since 2011: Competence School - in preparation for an executive position in industry or science

Life-Long-Learning School Study Further Training Senior citizens courses Children's University Summer School Physics Master Knowledge nuggets German language Summer School www.tu-

Postgraduate Professional Education Study program: M.B.A. Production Management M.B.A. Customer Relationship Management M.B.A. Eventmarketing M.A. Integrative Lerntherapie B.A. Integrative Lerntherapie International German Language Summer School

Incoming and Outgoing Service at CUT

Service Flow Incoming Students and (Young) Scientists Decision-making-phase General: /int Students: Internet Platform - www.study-in-chemnitz.com Scientists: Welcome Center at CUT Arrival-Phase General: Student Buddy Program International Office /international Studies-Phase / Stay at CUT Phase General: German language training (Language Center) Free public transport with Student-ID Student Buddy Program Scientists: Welcome Center, Research Academy End of Studies-/Stay at CUT-Phase General: CUT Career Service CUT Alumni Network

www.study-in-chemnitz.com Joint Project between CUT, City of Chemnitz and the Student Union Active student recruiting i.a. Advice and information concerning study opportunities, accommodation and formalities Orientation week for students from German schools abroad Decision-making-phase

Welcome Center Consulting and advice to support to PhD students and scientists Immigration formalities Working in Germany Scientific career in Germany Research opportunities at CUT Financing and organizing stay abroad at Chemnitz etc. www. tu-chemnitz.de/international/ wissenschaftler/welcomecenter/index.php.en Studies-Phase / Stay at CUT Phase

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