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A driving force and a shaper
Uwe Mahn is Vice-Rector for Research at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences. As a professor of structural design specialising in component analysis and finite element methods, he combines academic expertise with many yearsā experience in research and development. Since 2017, as Vice-Rector for Research, he has been shaping the research strategy at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences. He is responsible for the strategic development of research, promotes collaboration between academia and industry, and strengthens the transfer of innovative research findings to society. Through his commitment, he is helping to further establish Mittweida University of Applied Sciences as a high-performing centre for research and innovation. Prior to his appointment as Vice-Rector for Research, he championed a close integration of practice-oriented teaching, applied research and collaboration with industry in his role as Dean of the Faculty Engineering Sciences.
Strategic priorities
Research infrastructure and framework conditions
Further development of laboratories, research centres and digital research environments.
Visibility and reputation
Positioning the university as a high-performing centre of research.
Transfer in Business and Society
Strengthening cooperation with businesses, local authorities and social partners.
Support for early-career researchers
Support for PhD students, early-career researchers and research groups.
Internationalisation of research
Expansion of international collaborations and research networks.
Innovation and knowledge transfer
Support for start-ups, patents and the commercialisation of research findings.
Development of the research profile
Developing and refining the universityās key research areas.
Securing research funding
Support in securing funding from national and international programmes.
Promotion of interdisciplinary research
Networking amongst researchers across faculties and disciplines.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Uwe Mahn
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