Badge of honor for Christoph Peukert

The TUD thrives on people who enrich academic life with passion, vision and commitment. One of them is Dipl.-Ing. Christoph Peukert, who has rendered outstanding services through his voluntary commitment to the promotion of early-career researchers, especially in the engineering sciences. For many years, Mr. Peukert, a Research Associate at the Chair of Machine Tools Development and Adaptive Controls, has passionately dedicated himself to getting young people excited about technology and technical professions. As the driving force behind the VDI Future Pilots, he has organized innovative workshops and company tours. His creative formats, for example on the subject of quadrocopters or automated irrigation systems, make technology tangible. His credo is always "Join in, understand, take part!". In this context, his involvement in the Dresden Science Night, where he has been attracting numerous visitors since 2012 and has become a permanent fixture, deserves special mention. Since 2022, he has been involved in various formats of the TUD's school contact point, such as workshops as part of the Telekomstiftung's Junior Engineer Academy, with laboratory tours of machine tools, as part of the IT project days 'DIGITALL' or in international student projects. His formats are characterized by practical relevance, interactivity and passion - you will look in vain for theoretical slide battles with him. Christoph Peukert's commitment goes far beyond his official duties. With a great deal of idealism, drive and pragmatism, he overcomes obstacles to achieve his goal: To make technology tangible. He is not only a figurehead of the Faculty of Mechanical Science and Engineering, but also an indispensable ambassador for our university. For his outstanding commitment, we are honoring him today with the TUD badge of honor. Congratulations!