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Deggendorf Institute of Technology

Pioneering & Vibrant

digitech doctoral centre

DIT, TU Augsburg, Landshut University of Applied Sciences

On 1 November 2023, the Deggendorf Institute of Technology, the TU 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

  • Fill in the Application for admission
  • Upload the Application for Admission together with all necessary documents (see manual) via the DIT application system
  • 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 deadlines

Application Deadline     Admission to
13.03.2024 01.04.2024
12.06.2024 01.07.2024
09.09.2024 01.10.2024
28.11.2024 01.01.2025

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

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

Energy Technology
Efficient Electrical Power Supply

Prof. Dr. Christian Faber
christian.faber@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. Abdelmajid Khelil
abdelmajid.khelil@haw-landshut.de
     

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

Operations Research
     

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

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

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. Markus Mock
markus.mock@haw-landshut.de
     

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

Temperature and Flow Measurement Dynamics
Development of Sensors
Thermal Energy Technology
     

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

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

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

Cyber Security
Cryptographic Engineering
Hardware Security

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

High-Frequency Technology
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Digital Signal Processing
  
     

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

Spatial and Temporal Simulation
Renewable Energies
Innovation and Sustainability

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

Software Engineering
Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning
Agile Project Management
  
     

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

Computed Tomography
Imaging Devices
Machine Vision

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

Natural Language Processing
Language Assistance
Man-Machine Interaction
  
     

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

  • 26.06.2024
  • 23.09.2024
  • 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

  • 14.05.2024

FAQ

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

  • Dr.-Ing.
  • Dr. rer. nat.
  • 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 admission of professors to the Promotionszentrum DigiTech is governed by PromS § 6 para. 4.

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