Mittweida University of Applied Sciences is in mourning

Mittweida University of Applied Sciences mourns the loss of Professor Emeritus Dr.-Ing. habil. Holger Pfahlbusch (1944–2026)

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The former Dean and Professor of Electrical Engineering and Digital Technology died on 10 May at the age of 81.

Professor Pfahlbusch played a pivotal academic role in shaping the new beginning of Mittweida University of Applied Sciences following the political transition. He helped establish the Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics and had a decisive influence on its development over almost two decades. During his tenure as Dean of the department from 1992 to 1997, the Media Technology degree programme was established in accordance with the Mittweida model.

Professor Pfahlbusch studied from 1966 to 1969 at what was then the Mittweida University of Engineering; he subsequently served as a research assistant and was awarded his doctorate in 1976. From 1992 until his retirement in 2009, he was Professor of Electrical Engineering/Digital Technology at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences.

The university will honour its emeritus professor with a fitting tribute.

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