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Deggendorf Institute of Technology

Pioneering & Vibrant

Promotionszentrum digitech.

joint doctoral centre of DIT, TU Augsburg, Landshut University of Applied Sciences

On 1 November 2023, the Deggendorf Institute of Technology, the TH Augsburg and the University of Applied Sciences Landshut were officially awarded the independent right to grant doctoral degrees within the framework of the Promotionszentrum Digital Technologies and their Application (DigiTech).

The joint Promotionszentrum is coordinated by the Deggendorf Institute of Technology and has a thematic focus.
The board is composed of professors with high-profile research expertise from various faculties of the three universities of applied sciences.

range of topics

The Promotionszentrum DigiTech focuses on the current megatrends pertaining to the digitalisation of processes, products and services as well as their application in society, the economy and the environment. The research spectrum of the Promotionszentrum is characterised by interdisciplinarity. The intention of the Promotionszentrum  is to contribute to solving social, economic and ecological problems through digital technologies.


Doing a Doctorate at the Doctoral Centre

Prospective doctoral candidates may apply for admission to the Promotionszentrum DigiTech under the following conditions:

  • Fulfilment of the prerequisites for admission (PromO §§ 4 and 5)
  • Submission of all necessary documents (PromO § 6 para. 1)
  • The doctoral project matches the subject area "Digital Technologies and their Application"

The decision of acceptance to the Promotionszentrum DigiTech is made by the Doctoral Committee after the application. In case the topic of your doctoral project does not match our range of topics, we are happy to provide information on doing a cooperativ doctorate at the DIT.

 

application process

  • Prepare documents according to the guidelines
  • Register in Primuss and upload application documents (see guidelines)
          Important: If the application documents and necessary information have not been submitted in full, the application cannot be processed
  • Formal review by the Graduate´s School Office at DIT
  • Subject-specific assessment by the Doctoral Committee
  • Feedback (acceptance, rejection, missing documents)
  • After admission at the Promotionszentrum: Enrolment at the principal supervisor´s university

Application documents

 

application Periods

  • 01.10. - 14.11.2024

After the application period, it will take approximately 4 to 5 weeks until you receive feedback on the decision.


members

Currently, 31 professors from the Deggendorf Institute of Technology, the Technischen Hochschule Augsburg and Landshut University of Applied Sciences are members of the Promotionszentrum DigiTech.

These professors can supervise and assess doctoral projects.

 

TH Deggendorf

TH Augsburg

HaW Landshut

Prof. Dr. Diane Ahrens
diane.ahrens@th-deg.de

Prof. Dr. Christoph Buck
christoph.buck@tha.de

Prof. Dr. Markus Böhm
markus.boehm@haw-landshut.de

Digital Transformation
IT-Supported Business Model Innovations
Process Mining
     

Prof. Dr. Thiha Aung
thiha.aung@th-deg.de

Visualisation and AI in the field of angiogenesis
Translational tumour research
AI Augmented Decision Support System

Prof. Dr. Stefan Fina
stefan.fina@tha.de

Digital urban planning
Geoinformation systems
Geodata
Prof. Dr. Christian Faber
christian.faber@haw-landshut.de
     

Prof. Dr. Berhold Bäuml
berthold.baeuml@th-deg.de

Prof. Dr. Michael Finkel
michael.finkel@tha-de

Energy Technology
Efficient Electrical Power Supply

Prof. Dr. Abdelmajid Khelil
abdelmajid.khelil@haw-landshut.de

     

Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Dorner
wolfgang.dorner@th-deg.de

Analysis, Modelling and Simulation of Spatial and Spatio-Temporal Systems and Phenomena, e.g. the Environment or Infrastructure
Methods and Applications of Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics
Environmental Monitoring and Sensor Networks

Prof. Dr. Björn Steven Häckel
bjoern.haeckel@tha.de

Data Analytics for Industrial Applications
Digital Value-Ddded Networks
Enery and Performance Management

Prof. Dr. Maren Martens
maren.martens@haw-landshut.de

Operations Research
     

Prof. Dr. Benedikt Elser
benedikt.elster@th-deg.de

Prof. Dr. Michael Kipp
michael.kipp@tha.de

Human-Computer Interaction
Applied Artificial Intelligence

Prof. Dr. Sebastian Meißner
sebastian.meissner@haw-landshut.de

Smart Production and Logistics Systems
Internet of Things and Services
Digital Twins
     

Prof. Dr. Andreas Fischer
andreas.fischer@th-deg.de

Network Resilience
Generative Artificial Intelligence
Natural Language Processing

Prof. Dr. Eva Lermer
eva.lermer@tha.de

Human-AI Interaction
Risk and Decision-Making
Organisational Psychology
Prof. Dr. Markus Mock
markus.mock@haw-landshut.de
     

Prof. Dr. Mouzhi Ge
mouzhi.ge@th-deg.de

Recommender Systems
Data Science
Internet of Things

Prof. Dr. Carsten Markgraf
carsten.markgraf@tha.de

Autonomous Systems
Mechatronic Systems
Applied AI in Safety-Dritical Systems

Prof. Dr. Tim Rödiger
tim.roediger@haw-landshut.de

Temperature and Flow Measurement Dynamics
Development of Sensors
Thermal Energy Technology
     

Prof. Dr. Robert Hable
robert.hable@th-deg.de

Machine Learning
Data Analysis / Statistics

Prof. Dr. Dominik Merli
dominik.merli@tha.de

Cyber Security
Embedded System Security
Industrial Security

Prof. Dr. Holger Timinger
holger.timinger@haw-landshut.de

Project and Process Management including Software Engineering
Digitalisation and Digital Transformation
Algorithms and Programming, AI
     

Prof. Dr. Michael Heigl
michael.heigl@th-deg.de

Use of AI for safety applications in practice
Security measures for trustworthy AI systems

Prof. Dr. Christopher Robeller
christopher.robeller@tha.de

Wood joinery
CNC manufacturing processes
Digital geometry processing in the field of CAD / CAM / CAE in the construction industry
 
     

Prof. Dr. Andreas Kassler
andreas.kassler@th-deg.de

Computer Networks
Communication Systems
Distributed Systems

Prof. Dr. Thorsten Schöler
thorsten.schoeler@tha.de

Artificial Intelligence
Multi-Agent Systems
Data Science
Internet of Things
 
     

Prof. Dr. Michael Scholz
michael.scholz@th-deg.de

Prof. Dr. Reinhard Stolle
reinhard.stolle@tha.de

High-Frequency Technology
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Digital Signal Processing
 
     

Prof. Dr. Martin Schramm
martin.schramm@th-deg.de

Cyber Security
Cryptographic Engineering
Hardware Security

Prof. Dr. Alexandra Teynor
alexandra.teynor@tha.de

Software Engineering
Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning
Agile Project Management
 
     

Prof. Dr. Javier Valdes
javier.valdes@th-deg.de

Spatial and Temporal Simulation
Renewable Energies
Innovation and Sustainability

Prof. Dr. Alessandra Zarcone
alessandra.zarcone@tha.de

Natural Language Processing
Language Assistance
Man-Machine Interaction
 
     

Prof. Dr. Florian Wahl
florian.wahl@th-deg.de

Ambience and body-worn sensor technology
Artificial intelligence in the context of health, care and medicine
   
     

Prof. Dr. Simon Zabler
simon.zabler@th-deg.de

Computed Tomography
Imaging Devices
Machine Vision
   
     

Prof. Dr. Roland Zink
roland.zink@th-deg.de

Geoinformatics and Community Participation / Social Geomedia
Spatial-Temporal Energy Modelling, especially in Renewable Energies
Digitalisation and Sustainable Development
   

 

 


committees and meeting dates

doctoral committee

The Doctoral Committee decides on the admission of the candidates to the Promotionszentrum DigiTech and officially opens the doctorate proceedings. It appoints the supervising professors and the Examination Board.

Composition

Meeting dates

  • 11.11.2024
  • 12.12.2024

 

steering committee

The Steering Committee is responsible for the overall strategic direction and for assuring the academic quality of the doctorate proceedings. It also decides on the admission of new professors to the Promotionszentrum.

 

Composition

Speaker of the Steering Committee:
Prof. Dr. Andreas Kassler

 

Meeting dates

  • 11.11.2024

FAQ

We are happy to provide information for those interested in doing a doctorate and for interested professors below.

  • Dr.-Ing.
  • Dr. phil.
  • Dr. rer. pol.

Further details can be found in the guidelines for awarding doctoral degrees.

An application for admission to the Promotionszentrum DigiTech is only possible with a confirmation of supervision from a professorial member. Please note the respective departments of the professors. Alternatively, the desired supervisor can apply for admission to the Promotionszentrum.

The admission requirements for doctoral studies are regulated in PromO § 3.

Fast-track promotion is not offered within the framework of the Promotionszentrum DigiTech.

As part of a doctorate at the Promotionszentrum DigiTech, all doctoral candidates undergo a mandatory qualification programme. This consists of a few elements, which must be completed during the doctorate.

More detailed information can be found in PromO § 10 and in the guidelines for the structured doctoral programme.

Once you have been accepted to the Promotionszentrum, you will be enrolled at the university where your first supervisor is based (DIT, TU Augsburg or Landshut University of Applied Sciences). The only fees payable are the applicable student union fee of the respective university.

Under "Members" you will find a list of all professors of the Promotionszentrum DigiTech with the name of the respective department. They are available for enquiries regarding doctoral projects.

The initial supervision of the doctoral project must be carried out by a professorial member of the doctoral centre. The second supervision can be carried out by professors who are not part of the doctoral centre. Further details are regulated in PromO § 8.

You will find a list of all the necessary documents and records in the manual.

Supervision is regulated in PromO § 8.

The first supervisor must always be a professorial member of the Promotionszentrum.

Interested professors who fulfil the requirements can apply for membership.
The requirements are regulated by § 13 AVBayHIG.
For more information on the requirements and the admission process, please contact the DIT Graduate School.

contact & Consultation

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the team at the DIT Graduate School
graduate-school@th-deg.de