The new professors presented themselves and their research at the »Neuberufenentag« on 21 May. Photo: Thomas Müller

Published: 22 May 2024

2024’s New Appointees: New Professors Introduce Themselves and Look Ahead to the Future

»Natural Hazards and Structural Resilience«, Jr. Prof. Anastasia Athanasiou
»Art and Cultural History«, Prof. Dr. Jan von Brevern
»Akustische Ökologien und Sound Studies«, Jr. Prof. Kerstin Ergenzinger
»Werkstoffmechanik«, Jr. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Luise Göbel
»Interface Design«, Prof. Martin Hesselmeier
»Computational Social Science«, Jr. Prof. Dr. Maurice Jakesch
»Data Engineering im Bauwesen«, Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Stefan Kollmannsberger
»Building Design Theory«, Jr. Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Christina Köchling
»Computer Science in Architecture and Urbanism«, Prof. Dr. Reinhard König
»Innovationsmanagement und Medien«, Prof. Dr. Reinhard Kunz
»Constructive Design and Experimentation«, Jr. Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Tim Simon-Meyer
»Software Engineering«, Prof. Dr. Jan Oliver Ringert
»Conservation and History of Architecture«, Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Daniela Spiegel
»History and Theory of Visual Communication«, Prof. Dr. phil. habil. Christof Windgätter

Impressions from the »Neuberufenentag 2024«, photos: Viola Baser (1 to 4) and Thomas Müller

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Get-to-know-you breakfast at the Bauhaus.Atelier. Photo: Viola Baser

Jun.-Prof. Anastasia Athanasiou, junior professorship »Natural Hazards and Structural Resilience«

Jun.-Prof. Kerstin Ergenzinger, junior professorship »Akustische Ökologien und Sound Studies«

Prof. Dr. Jan von Brevern, professorship »Art and Cultural History«

Jun.-Prof. Dr. Maurice Jakesch, junior professorship »Computational Social Science«

Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Stefan Kollmannsberger, professorship »Data Engineering im Bauwesen«

Jun.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Luise Göbel, junior professorship »Werkstoffmechanik«

Prof. Dr. Reinhard König, professorship »Computer Science in Architecture and Urbanism«

Prof. Dr. Reinhard Kunz, professorship »Innovationsmanagement und Medien«

Jun.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Tim Simon-Meyer, junior professorship »Constructive Design and Experimentation«

Prof. Dr. Jan Oliver Ringert, professorship »Software Engineering«

Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Daniela Spiegel, professorship »Conservation and History of Architecture«

Prof. Dr. phil. habil. Christof Windgätter, professorship »History and Theory of Visual Communication«

The President's Office regularly organises a »Neuberufenentag« to welcome new professors and to give them the chance to get to know one another, exchange ideas and network. Ten of the 14 newly appointed professors since 2022 accepted the invitation. The day began with a get-to-know-you breakfast hosted by the members of the Presidium in the Bauhaus.Atelier. Following that, the university public was invited to attend a talk by President Prof. Peter Benz on participatory »Struktur- und Entwicklungsplan (STEP)« (structure and development plan). The talk was held in the recently renovated Mensa am Park meeting room. The STEP process began in late summer 2023 and is expected to continue until it is submitted to the Thuringian Wissenchaftsministerium on 30 June 2024.

The next part of the event focussed on the »newcomers«. The main question asked: What will your professorship look like in 2030? In response, the professors presented their scientific research projects along with their interdisciplinary approaches and visions for the future in stimulating talks, which were personal, entertaining, visionary and always included a strong interdisciplinary focus. The midday snack following these fascinating presentations provided the opportunity to discuss the topics in more depth and to engage in informal conversations.