Research and Young Academics

Scientific expertise and practice-relevant solutions for change

Current research

Hemp defies drought

Researchers from BTU and TU Braunschweig have shown that industrial fibre hemp can be grown successfully even under extremely dry and nutrient-poor conditions.

Digital. Autonomous. Climate-friendly: drives of the future in the Industrial Metaverse

What will the aircraft engines of tomorrow look like - efficient, clean and safe? BTU provides the answer in the new 14.5 million euro joint project "LoPPer".

AI makes control centres weatherproof

The AIRCIS research project in the Lusatia model region shows how emergency structures can be made more crisis-proof with the help of AI, data-based forecasts and simulation-based planning.

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News

Events

Research Profile

Profile Lines

Here you will find the profile-forming research fields at BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

DFG and EU research

Outstanding research projects and funding contribute to strengthening the research profile and increasing the visibility of BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

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Structural change in Lusatia

As a pulse giver in Lusatia, the BTU realizes the goals of sustainable structural change through excellent research and clever knowledge and technology transfer.

Cooperations

We cooperate with partner universities, non-university research institutions, larger industrial partners and small and medium-sized enterprises.

Ethics

The BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg pays attention to the establishment of and adherence to ethical standards in research.

Experts

Our scientists research practical solutions for shaping the major issues of the future.

Research Support

Research Services

We support the scientists of our university in the application and administrative handling of externally funded research projects.

Support measures

Targeted support measures for professors, postdocs and doctoral students from the university's research budget.

The Patents and Licenses Department provides scientists with information on property rights and accepts invention disclosures.

Patents and Licenses

BTU inventions can be licensed and used for own innovations and the development of new business fields.

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Welcome Centre

International scholars receive support at the Welcome Center upon arrival at the BTU and during their stay.

Young Academics

Tips for Starting Your Doctorate

All the information you need for a successful start to your doctorate at a glance.

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Doctorate

A doctorate is the beginning of an academic career in many professional fields within and outside academia

Graduate Schools & Research Training Groups

We qualify the next generation of scientists in renowned research training groups.

Graduate Research School

The university-wide institution with targeted support and qualification offers for doctoral students and postdocs.

Young Investigator Groups

The Young Investigator Groups offer outstanding postdoctoral researchers an exceptional opportunity to develop their own research profile.

Postdoc

Nach dem Abschluss einer Promotion stehen verschiedene Berufswege innerhalb und außerhalb der Wissenschaft offen.

Documents and Downloads

All relevant documents and downloads relating to doctoral studies.

Contact

Senior Vice President

Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Michael Hübner

T +49 (0)355 69 3467
vp-forschung-transfer(at)b-tu.de

Department Manager

Dr. Ines Brusch
T +49 (0)355 69 5500
E ines.brusch(at)b-tu.de

 

Research Promotion

Head of the unit
Katrin Noack

T +49 (0)355 69 3317
katrin.noack(at)b-tu.de

Young Scientists

Head of the unit
Martina Kahnt

T +49(0) 355 69 2844
martina.kahnt(at)b-tu.de

Third-party Funding Management

Head of the unit
Ronny Reder

T +49(0) 355 69 3224
ronny.reder(at)b-tu.de

Graduate Research School

Manager
Robert Rode

T +49 (0)355 69 3479
robert.rode(at)b-tu.de