Student Representatives
The students of TU Dresden are represented by the Student Council (StuRa - Studentenrat) TU Dresden
IHI has its own annually elected Departmental Student Council (FSR - Fachschaftsrat).
The Departmental Student Council of IHI Zittau was reconstituted in January 2026 as follows:
Andrew Osei Owusu Sekyere (Ecosystem Services) - Chairman
"Ready to get to work as Chairman of IHI FSR26. I'm dedicated to hearing your feedback and building a strong, inclusive future for us all. Don't hesitate to share your thoughts or just stop by to introduce yourself."
Kanu Priya (Organismic and Molecular Biodiversity) - Head of International Affairs
"As an international student myself, I understand that studying in a new country comes with both exciting opportunities and real challenges. I'm here to support you academic and social integration, help navigate the German education system, and strengthen communication between students and the university."
Sourabh Meena (Ecosystem Services) . Ambassador of Student Council
"I'm serving as an Ambassador to STURA for FSR IHI. If you have concerns, questions, or ideas, feel free to reach out. I'm always open to listening and supporting you."
Lydia Ellen George (International Management) - Head of Organisation, Event Planning and Social Media
"I'm a student of International Management with a local background. I'm responsible for organization, event planning, and social media. I love connecting students, bringing ideas together, and making our campus life more visible. Feel free to come forward with your ideas, interests, or suggestions."
Róbert Bogdán (International Management) - Head of Finance
"As an international student, I am aware how important it is to build a good student community. That's why it was clear for me to apply as a member in the student council. In the position Head of Finance, I contribute to the smooth running of processes and do my best to allocate the financal resources. Let's make a colourful student life together!"
Gabriele Traikov (International Management) - Students' representative in the Scientific Council
"As a member of the Student Council (FSR), I represent students in the Scientific Council, participate in meetings and bring student concerns into academic decision-making. I'm excited to help shape student life and strengthen the student voice at the IHI."
left to right: Katarina Mechnikova, Marvin Wünsche, Antonia Trott, Juliane Schwoerer, Ananya Ashim
Students who want to get involved are very welcome to send us an email to with the relevant topic.