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Doctoral college iDok

Eine Frau hält einen Vortrag über die kooperative Promotion an der TH Aschaffenburg.

Targeted support from the beginning

With the iDok doctoral college, doctoral students at the Aschaffenburg UAS receive extensive support in all phases of the doctoral project – from planning all the way trough to the successful defence and publication of the dissertation.

Doctoral students work on their doctoral topic together with professors from the doctoral college. The doctoral candidates receive comprehensive help in finding a suitable supervisor at a partner university. The doctorates are supervised by at least two independent researchers from two universities - an important advantage of the cooperative doctorate. The members of the iDok doctoral college also support the doctoral researchers as mentors. The professors from the doctoral college are committed to financing the doctoral project through third-party funding.

„The opportunity to present my doctoral topic to an expert audience together with my supervisor Prof. Dr.-Ing. Zindler at a renowned international conference was a real highlight.“

Timm Sauer, doctoral student

Promoting knowledge transfer

The interdisciplinary programme offers doctoral students the opportunity to establish first contacts in industry and economy at an early stage. Doctoral students gain access to professional networks and corporate contacts that are indispensable for their later professional careers. The ZeWiS (Centre for Scientific Services) promotes intensive cooperation between science and entrepreneurial practice in the region and thus has an extensive network with business and industry.

iDok promotes the interdisciplinary exchange of scientific experience. At expert meetings, cluster seminars, impulse lectures and poster slams of iDok, doctoral students have the opportunity to present their research activities in front of expert groups.

Ongoing doctoral theses

In recent years, Aschaffenburg UAS has been able to motivate more than 40 master's students to go on to earn doctorates. Currently, more than 50 doctoral projects are underway. More than 40 doctoral students have already successfully completed their doctorates at Aschaffenburg UAS.

  • Ongoing doctorates

    NameTitleCounsellor at the TH ABCo-operative university
    Bischoff, KayElectrification of polymer lab-on-a-chip systemsHellmann, RalfRuhr University Bochum
    Bode, LukasGoal-directedness in disorders from the impulsive-compulsive spectrumSebold, MiriamHumboldt Universität Berlin
    Bruns, KimoChina’s Economy in a State of Flux; Is This the Amplifier for Sustainable Entrepreneurship? Bauke, Boris 
    Chaar, Mohamad MofeedAutonomous driving under severe weather conditions
         		Weidl, Galia 
    Dobrovolskij, Dascha3 D Image Analysis and Microstructure Models for Simulation of Materials PropertiesStark, Hans-GeorgUniversity of Bremen
    Flachs, DennisMicrostructured piezoelectrics for use in energy harvestersThielemann, ChristianeTU Darmstadt
    Franz, DanielIndustrial robots for 3D material processing with ultrashort laser pulsesHellmann, RalfRuhr University Bochum
    Genzel, Daniela BrigitteImplementation of artificial intelligence in the differential diagnosis of brain tumoursJouanne-Diedrich, Holger v.JMU Würzburg
    Gold-Veerkamp, CarolinStudent performances in Software EngineeringAbke, JörgCarl-von-Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg
    Gorks, Manuel AI-supported collaborative manoeuvre planning for autonomous vehicles Zindler, Klaus  
    Gregor, MatthiasMachine-learning-based assessment of critically ill patients during treatment in a medical intensive care unit Jouanne-Diedrich, Holger v.JMU Würzburg
    Hartung, StefanieMedical correlations in transplantation eventsJouanne-Diedrich, Holger v.JMU Würzburg
    Heininger, NinaChatGPT in the higher education context. Applications in foreign language teaching with a focus on German as a foreign languageLink, RenateUniversity of Bayreuth
    Hetzel, ManuelImage augmentation methods for artificial data-set creation on the basis of urban traffic scenariosDoll, KonradUniversity of Kassel
    Hubert, AndreasIntelligent Assistance Systems for Unsupervised Scene Understanding at manual WorkstationsDoll, KonradUniversity of Kassel
    Jelibaghu, MustafaAutonomous multisensory industrial truck networking in intralogistics Eley, Michael University of the Federal Armed Forces Munich
    Kefer, StefanShape and form sensors with planar Bragg gratingsHellmann, RalfFAU Erlangen Nürnberg
    Klopp, MarcoStudents' and teachers' perceptions and expectations of learning processes in computer scienceAbke, Jörg 
    Kokott, PeterEffects of advancing digitalisation on working capital management (working title)Rötzel, PeterUniversity of Stuttgart
    Kraus, BirgitAcquisition of language(s) and intercultural competence at the learning location 'foreign university' - quality assurance and quality developmentLink, RenateTU Darmstadt
    Kuhlmann, KaiEfficiency and service life-optimised operation of batteries on the electrical supply gridTeigelkötter, Johannes 
    Li, ZhenanQualification concept for company training staff in ChinaLink, RenateFAU Erlangen-Nürnberg
    Lutz, ChristianEfficient USP laser material processing through the use of electro-opto-mechanical spatial light modulatorsHellmann, RalfRuhr University Bochum
    Manggold, Carmen AliceGroup coaching as a personnel development measure? An evaluation of impact and effectiveness factorsKotte, SiljaUniversity of Kassel
    Mücke, Dominik Ultra-short pulse laser-based process chains Hellmann, RalfRuhr University Bochum
    Müller, SvenPotential of energy sharing between commercial enterprises in shared distribution gridsHartmann, Kilian 
    Nafez, NahidComplex Network Analysis based on High-Resolution Images of in Vitro Neuronal NetworksThielemann, Christiane - 
    Obmann, DirkDevelopment of an expert system for the diagnosis of intensive care illnessesJouanne-Diedrich, Holger v.University of Regensburg
    Özdemir, DilanHow can AI-supported software solutions sustainably support innovation managers along the value creation process?Schork, Sabrina 
    Rahman, MarwaLearning capsules in project management (based on the ERASMUS+ project STEPS4EU)Link, RenateFAU Erlangen-Nürnberg
    Reichert, HannesSensor Data Abstraction of Autonomous Vehicle Perception Systems and Their Applications for the Protection of Vulnerable Raad Users Doll, KonradUniversity of Kassel
    Sauer, Timm AntonControl of heterogeneous fleets of internal industrial trucks using artificial intelligenceZindler, KlausOtto-von-Guericke Universität Magdeburg
    Schleier, MaxProcess sensors for high-power fibre laser applicationsHellmann, RalfUniversity of Bayreuth
    Schoenfelder, KnutManagement Control Systems for Cyber Resilience and RiskRötzel, PeterUniversity of Stuttgart
    Schuhmacher, Marcel  Rötzel, Peter  - 
    Seitz, MirianDevelopment of students' intercultural learning in the course of a study abroad programmeLink, RenateUniversity of Kassel
    Shäfer, MyriamStudies on spatial characteristics of chromatin organization in relation to the radiosensitivity of human cellsHildenbrand, GeorgUniversity of Heidelberg
    Slembrouck, StefanEthical investigations into the use of AI algorithms to analyse and increase the well-being of people in spaces and to develop a smart city mid-level theory according to Alexandrova within the framework of a philosophy of the science of wellbeingSchork, Sabrina 
    Smeets, MarioUse and effects of artificial intelligence in the area of management decision makingRötzel, PeterUniversity of Stuttgart
    Smolin, OliverRadiation-induced effects on human cardiomyocytesThielemann, ChristianeTU Darmstadt
    Sommer, DavidHybrid additive manufacturing of nickel-based alloys (working title) Hellmann, RalfRuhr University Bochum
    Spielmann, LucaIncreasing the efficiency of geothermal heat pump systems with near-surface collectors Zindler, Klaus 
    Stang, ChristopherAnalysis of the potential of V2X communication to optimise traffic flow and reduce overall energy consumptionWeidl, GaliaTU München
    Tauchmann, ChristinaThe Role of Trust in AI-based Decision Support Systems on Automation Bias and Algorithm Aversion Rötzel, PeterUniversity of Stuttgart
    Talluri, Kranthi Traffic Flow Analysis for safe & efficient Connected Cooperative and Automated MobilityWeidl, Gali 
    Usme, Yeimy ValenciaArtificial intelligence as supporting knowledge acquisitionWeidl, Gali 
    Vogl, MarkusQualitative financial market analysis using wavelets and neural networksRötzel, PeterUniversity of Stuttgart
    Warkentin, AngelaIntercultural leadership communication - how female managers communicate effectively in an intercultural working environmentLink, RenateTU Darmstadt
    Weber, MaximilianSustainability management and management control systems in the brewing and beverage industryRötzel, PeterUniversity of Stuttgart
    Xu, XukuanQuality-orientated process analysis of complex production chains for small series productionMöckel, MichaelUniversity of Dresden
    Yang, YongtingLaser material processing with ultrashort pulse lasers - processes, sensor technology, linkingHellmann, Ralf 
    Zerey, CudiLaser material processing with ultrashort pulse lasers - processes, sensor technology, linkingSchork, Sabrina 
    Zettl, JulianFemtosecond laser turningHellmann, RalfRuhr University Bochum
    Ziegler-Rehak, PhilippDevelopment of an integrative counselling approach for dual career couples Development of an integrative counselling approach for dual career couplesKotte, SiljaUniversity of Kassel
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  • Completed doctorates

    NameTitleCounsellor at the TH ABCo-operative universityEnd
    Büdel, JohannesModular drive systems with multiple energy storage unitsTeigelkötter, Johannes Karlsruhe Institute of Technology 2025
    Dr. Lourenco Alves, Caroline Diagnosis of mental disorders based on Data ScienceThielemann, ChristianeUniversity of São Paulo2023
    Dr.- Ing. Schwarz, SimonUltra-short pulse processing of glassHellmann, RalfRuhr University Bochum2023
    Dr. Zernetsch, StefanBasic Movement Detection and Trajectory Forecast of Cyclists in Traffic ScenariosDoll, KonradUniversity of Kassel2022
    Dr.- Ing. Kreß, ViktorIntention Detection of Vulnerable Road Users from a Moving Vehicle   Doll, KonradUniversity of Kassel2022
    Dr.- Ing. Belle, StefanLaser direct writing of mesoscopic optical componentsHellmann, RalfFU Hagen2022
    Dr. Rer. Pol. Bieber, GertrudInstruments for the requirements-based development of an IT tool for life cycle accountingSchott, EberhardTU Chemnitz2022
    Dr.- Ing. Roth, Gian-LucaIn-volume ultrashort pulse laser processing of transparent polymersHellmann, RalfRuhr University Bochum2021
    Dr.- Ing. Stock, AlexanderMetrological analysis of the energy losses of converter-fed drive systems in non-stationary operationTeigelkötter, JohannesUniversity of the Federal Armed Forces Munich2021
    Dr.- Ing. Hessler, SteffenPolymer-based lab-on-chip with integrated Bragg sensorsHellmann, RalfFriedrich-Alexander University Erlangen Nürnberg2021
    Dr. Rer. Nat. Ciba, ManuelEvaluation of Synchrony and Connectivity Measures within Recorded in vitro Neuronal NetworksThielemann, ChristianeUniversity Würzburg2021
    Dr.-Ing. Staudt, StefanOptimised sensorless operation of synchronous reluctance machines in commercial vehiclesTeigelkötter, JohannesTechnical University of Dresden2020
    Dr.- Ing. Candra, Dodiek IkaDevelopment of a VPP based on a flexible biogas plant and a PV-systemHartmann, KilianUniversity of Rostock2020
    Dr.- Ing. Girschikofsky, MaikoProduction and application of planar Bragg grating sensorsHellmann, RalfFriedrich-Alexander University Erlangen Nürnberg2020
    Dr.- Ing. Putscher, ChristianFault-tolerant operation of modular invertersTeigelkötter, JohannesUniversity of the Federal Armed Forces Munich2020
    Dr.- Ing. Emmerich, FlorianProperties and applications of thin-film electret materialsThielemann, ChristianeTU Darmstadt  2020
    Dr. Rer. Nat. Frieß, JohannesInfluence of ionising radiation on the electrophysiological properties of cardiac cells Thielemann, Christiane TU Darmstadt 2019
    Dr. Rer. Nat. Körbitzer, BeritInvestigation of functional interfaces between graphene and neuronal cellsThielemann, ChristianeTU Darmstadt2019
    Dr.- Ing. Rung, StefanLaser-induced hierarchical surface structures and their applicationsHellmann, RalfRuhr University Bochum2019
    Dr. Rer. Nat. Trautmann, AnikaTwo-photon polymerisation as a method for the production of medical technology functional elementsHellmann, RalfTU Darmstadt2019
    Dr.- Ing. Wilches Tamayo, Camilo Andrés Technical optimization of biogas plants to deliver demand-oriented powerHartmann, KilianUniversity of Rostock2019
    Dr.- Ing. Adelmann, BenediktLaser material processing of semiconductors and ceramics for power electronics applicationsHellmann, RalfFriedrich-Alexander University Erlangen Nürnberg2019
    Dr.- Ing. Kowalski, ThomasMeasuring and operating methods for converter-fed rotating field machines with superconducting stator windingTeigelkötter, JohannesUniversity of the Federal Armed Forces Munich2019
    Dr. Rer. Nat. Köhler, TimEffects of electromagnetic radiation on the electrophysiological properties of neuronal and cardiac cell networksThielemann, ChristianeTU Darmstadt2019
    Dr. Rer. Nat. Lantzberg, DanielQuantum Frames and Uncertainty Principles arising from SymplectomorphismsStark, Hans-GeorgUniversity of Bremen2019
    Dr.- Ing. Bestel, RobertSimulation of neuronal action potentials with regard to cell shape and physiology and their recording using extarcellular microelectrodesThielemann, ChristianeUniversity of Rostock2018
    Dr.- Ing. Lieb, FlorianThe Affine Uncertainty Principle, Associated Frames and Applications in Signal ProcessingStark, Hans-GeorgUniversity of Bremen2018
    Dr.- Ing. Wölfel, MaximilianHighly integrated hardware-supported measurement method for analysing faulty transmission channels in TETRA object radio supplies Bochtler, UlrichTU München2018
    Dr.- Ing. Rosenberger, ManuelPolymeric planar Bragg gridsHellmann, RalfFriedrich-Alexander University Erlangen Nürnberg2018
    Dr.- Ing. Rauer, MiriamX-ray computed tomography for analysing the quality of joints in electronicsKaloudis, MichaelFriedrich-Alexander University Erlangen Nürnberg2018
    Dr. Rer. Nat. Rücker, Johannes Automated detection and extraction of e-waste components using image processing and machine learning methods with regard to tantalum recyclingBochtler, UlrichUniversity Gießen2017
    Dr. Rer. Nat. Mayer, MargotInfluence of ionising radiation on the electrophysiological properties of developing neuronal networks Thielemann, ChristianeTU Darmstadt 2017
    Dr. Phil. Yüksel, Tonia SuzanSearching for the lost self: On the Relevance of Bodily-Practical-Spiritual Markers of Meaning in HypermodernitySchott, EberhardPrivate Universität Witten/Herdecke2017
    Dr.- Ing. Hahn, StefanMethods for non-linear model-based guidance of user-defined points at the front of the vehicleZindler, KlausOtto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg2017
    Dr.- Ing. Amrhein, SebastianMaterial cycles in the context of new mobility conceptsKaloudis, MichaelUniversity Augsburg2017
    Dr. Rer. Nat. Goldhammer, MichaelSelf-learning algorithms for video-based intention recognition of pedestriansDoll, KonradUniversity Kassel2016
    Dr.- Ing. Dressler, KatharinaFormation of cavities in localised rear contacts in passivated emitter and rear solar cellsKaloudis, MichaelTU Bergakademie2016
    Dr. Rer. Nat. Frieß, JohannesInfluence of ionising radiation on the electrophysiological properties of cardiac cells Thielemann, ChristianeTU Darmstadt  2015
    Dr. Hahn, HenningEconomic and ecological evaluation of biogas plant configurations for a demand oriented biogas supply for flexible power generationHartmann, KilianUniversity of Kassel2015
    Dr.- Ing. Nick, ChristophMicro-integrated nanostructures with high aspect ratio as neuronal interfaceThielemann, ChristianeTU Darmstadt  2015
    Dr.- Ing. Dressler, DanielaInfluence of regional and site-specific factors on the general validity of ecological and primary energy assessments of biogasHartmann, KilianUniversity of Rostock2014
    Dr. Rer. Nat. Daus, AndreasCell-based biosensors -- Hybrid systems of three-dimensional in vitro networks and microelectrode arraysThielemann, ChristianeTU Darmstadt  2013
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