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Research that makes a difference

At HSMW, we conduct application-oriented, sustainable and interdisciplinary research within national and international networks. Our aim is to rapidly translate research findings into practical solutions for business and society.

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At a glance

We bring together our expertise in four key research areas (FSP), which are established by the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK). Within these key areas, our profile areas bring together degree programmes and research activities across disciplines. Our strategic and operational objectives, along with the corresponding measures, are firmly embedded in our strategy documents and research principles. Through collaborations, we maintain close links with businesses, scientific institutions, associations and organisations. We place particular emphasis on supporting early-career researchers in order to help secure a long-term supply of skilled professionals. At our research centres and institutes, researchers work alongside their teams on a wide range of research questions and practical solutions. Numerous funded projects, academic events and trade fair participations underscore our commitment. We regularly publicise our research findings in reports and our own publications. Our research information system, VIVO, provides a comprehensive overview of our research activities – including projects, areas of expertise, experts, facilities and publications.

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Research projects undertaken in 2025
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Supervising collaborative PhD theses in 2025
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Staff working on externally funded projects in 2025
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Professorships in Teaching and Research 2025
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Millions of euros in funding secured in 2025
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Academic events

Experience research, share knowledge, shape the future: our events showcase the latest research findings – in an open, practical way and through dialogue with industry and society.

Publications & Scientific Reports

Sharing knowledge, raising the profile of research, driving innovation: through our Scientific Reports and university publications, we document findings, ensure transparency and foster academic exchange.

Academic career

From your PhD to a career in academia: find the right opportunities to support your development.

Transfer fairs

As HSMW, we use knowledge transfer fairs to showcase our expertise, projects and innovations to a wide audience of industry professionals. We create opportunities for people to meet and exchange ideas. Together, we bring knowledge transfer to life and open up new avenues for collaboration.

VIVO@HSMW Research Information System

VIVO@HSMW is a research-focused discovery tool that facilitates collaboration with our researchers, showcases our research output and enables networking with experts at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences.

Services for businesses

From A for contract research to N for networks and Z for collaboration: here you will find all the information you need on the wide range of opportunities for collaboration in the field of research with Mittweida University of Applied Sciences.

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Get in touch with our researchers and specialists. Quickly find the right contacts for technical enquiries, joint projects and innovative research initiatives.

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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Uwe Mahn
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Uwe Mahn
Prorektor Forschung
Dr. phil. Katrin Fritzsche
Dr. phil. Katrin Fritzsche
Leitung Referat Forschung
M.M.A. Julia Gerstenberg
M.M.A. Julia Gerstenberg
Forschungsfƶrderung EU
Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Stefan Gronau
Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Stefan Gronau
Forschungsfƶrderung Bund | Patente
Dipl.Wirtschaftsing. (FH) Lisa Rƶmer
Dipl.Wirtschaftsing. (FH) Lisa Rƶmer
Forschungsfƶrderung Land | Stiftungen
Dipl.-Kauffrau Rita Fuchs
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Dipl.-Ing. Annett Kober
Dipl.-Ing. Annett Kober
Wissenschaftskommunikation | VIVA-SAX
 Ines Lange
Ines Lange
Tagungsmanagement
Dipl.Betriebswirtin (FH) Evelyn Seyffert
Dipl.Betriebswirtin (FH) Evelyn Seyffert
Forschungscontrolling
Heike Zimmermann
Sekretariat
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Mittweida University of Applied Sciences is a boundless testing ground aimed at driving business and society forward. How? Through academically trained specialists and straightforward collaboration, which enables regional businesses to benefit directly from our findings – or to gain new insights through joint research projects that can be put into practice straight away. We enable students to test their limits by developing their own skills and exploring new horizons.

6.350
Students
590
dedicated staff
100
Partner universities worldwide
161
Years at HSMW
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