Lightweight construction research at Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences

University of Applied Sciences Magdeburg-Stendal.

Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences is not only a sought-after partner for development topics for companies and research institutions - the university of applied sciences also scores highly among professors and students thanks to its practical and up-to-date study focuses. Become a part of the university and play a decisive role in shaping the region's economy.


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The university's highlights

The renowned university in the heart of Saxony-Anhalt stands for its sound academic education and consistent practical relevance. It therefore offers an attractive working environment, especially for newcomers from industry and business.

A total of 50 study programs in five departments

Two locations - plenty of room for ideas and creativity

Interdisciplinary team of around 130 professors

Special focus on practical university teaching

The departments at a glance

Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences in figures

Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences: A total of 5 faculties5

Departments

Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences: 29 Bachelor's degree programs29

Bachelor programs

Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences: 20 Master's degree programs20

Master programs

5000 students at Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences5000

Students

470 employees at the Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences470

Employees

Professorships at the Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences130

Professorships

The locations

Main research areas

Measurable, fast and sustainable: Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences is committed to application-oriented science. This is also reflected in the research priorities of the university: a wide range of innovative and interdisciplinary development projects in the fields of engineering, economics, health, social and communication sciences are on the agenda.

Electrical engineering and information technology

  • Sustainable energy supply
  • Automation technology / smart systems
  • High-frequency electromagnetic fields
  • Efficient building systems
  • Safety control technology

Early education

  • Applied Childhood Sciences
  • Childhood Education

Functionally optimized lightweight construction / Renewable raw materials

  • Lightweight construction with fiber-reinforced composites
  • Intelligent hybrid construction
  • Bonding technology
  • Numerical simulation (FEM)
  • Mechanical characterization of materials

Health and social affairs

  • Rehabilitation
  • Elderly people, care, structural development
  • Migration
  • Quality of social work

Innovations in the construction industry

  • Construction development and maintenance
  • Energy saving, resource and material efficiency
  • Safety and hazard prevention, fire safety
  • Building material properties and testing

Innovative technologies, machines and components

  • Finish processing
  • Friction welding
  • Measuring and evaluating functional surfaces
  • Short process chains through combination machining
  • Medical technology
  • Industry 4.0

Journalism / Creative Industries

  • Interaction between humans and computer-aided systems
  • Bionics and system design
  • Journalism: Media - Society - Participation
  • Linguistics: Didactics - Intercultural competence - Terminology

Water and recycling management

  • Near-natural hydraulic engineering and renaturation
  • Flood protection and flood management
  • Urban water management
  • Material flow and resource management
  • Applied statistics

Economy

  • Health, service and demographic management
  • Entrepreneurship and risk management
  • Production, process management and simulation
  • Technology and innovation management
  • Marketing, especially for regional companies, institutions and networks
  • Change and sustainability management
  • Personnel development and intercultural competence
As a professor at Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences, I am very happy that I can support doctoral students on their path to a doctorate. For me, this is an exciting pillar of my work that I wouldn't want to do without."

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Fabian Behrendt
Professor of Production Management and Logistics at Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences

Insights into the university

Lightweight construction research at Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences
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Lightweight construction research at Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences

What the professors say
at Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences

I have thought long and hard about the aim of my research. What do I want to achieve? For me personally, it's about creating trust. I call that citizen-oriented research. Through my work, I create new trust in research."

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gilian Gerke, Professor of Resource Management at Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Fabian Behrendt teaches as a HAW professor at Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences

"We are a family-friendly university and also take childcare into consideration."

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Fabian Behrendt

Prof. Dr. Jörg Reuter teaches and researches at Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences

"The working atmosphere at Magdeburg-Stendal University is characterized by collegiality and autonomy."

Prof. Dr. Jörg Reuter

Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Olaf Ueberschär conducts research as a professor at Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences

"Here, we often think beyond the boundaries of the specialist areas, creating a spirit that includes everyone."

Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Olaf Ueberschär

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