Topic specific graduate centers
On the following pages you will find all the information you need about our topic specific graduate centers (DIWAG in cooperation with Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences and OTH Amberg-Weiden as well as DigiTech and NITRO, both in cooperation with Deggendorf Institute of Technology and Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg).
DIWAG - Digital Innovations for a Changing Society
DIWAG focuses on research issues in the context of digital innovations and their use in the course of demographic change and the associated changes in society. In terms of sustainability, DIWAG's interdisciplinary approach addresses this complex economic, social and ecological structural change.
Part of the doctoral procedure in DIWAG is the structured doctoral programme, which supports you in your further development towards independent scientific work. You can find all the important information on this in the doctoral regulations and the respective guidelines. The Faculty of Social Work (supported by Prof. Dr. Katrin Liel and Prof. Dr. Matthias Laub) provides additional information for doctoral candidates.
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DigiTech - Digital Technologies and their Application
The focus of DigiTech is on research questions in the context of digital technologies and their application in society, economy, and environment. Examples of key areas are big data, data analytics, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things and cyber security applied to major challenges such as the energy transition, mobility, modern working methods and processes or Industry 4.0.
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NITRO - Sustainable Intelligent Technologies for Resource-Optimised Production
Sustainability and resource efficiency play a key role in all NITRO research questions. New materials, methods and manufacturing processes are developed and researched in the three key areas of production systems and processes, product design and materials engineering, and technology and innovation. The focus is therefore on environmentally friendly, economically viable and resource-optimised manufacturing of products. You will find more information here in the near future.
ProfessorsGeneral procedure
- Preliminary topic proposal with research objectives and research idea
- Search for a supervisor at Landshut University of Applied Sciences (must be a member of DigiTech, NITRO or DIWAG, respectively)
- Finalize research topic
- Preparation of a written exposé together with the supervisor
- Submission of application for acceptance as doctoral candidate
- Decision of the doctoral committee on acceptance
- If the decision is positive, get placed on the doctoral list
- Enrolment via WilMa university certificate possible
Comments on the new topic specific graduate centers
Prof. Dr. Fritz Pörnbacher, President
"We are proud of the research achievements of our professors and consider the approved establishment of the topic specific graduate centers as a logical step towards the independent awarding of doctoral degrees at universities of applied sciences."
Prof. Dr. Holger Timinger, Member of DigiTech and DIWAG
"I understand the two topic specific graduate centers as the opportunity to further expand our research and to offer students interested in research the chance to remain at their own university to work on future topics."
Prof. Dr. Mechthild Wolff, Member of DIWAG
"Being the first faculty of Social Work in Bavaria to participate in a topic specific graduate center, we are looking forward to the interdisciplinary collaboration and the opportunity to promote the academic careers of young people. This is a great opportunity for Landshut University of Applied Sciences and social work."