Alumni portraits - Career paths after graduation

17 faculties, around 120 degree programs – TU Dresden has a lot to offer, and the medley of our alumni’s fields of work reflect this. The "Alumni of the Month" format highlights the career examples of selected alumni. These members of the alumni network maintain close ties to their alma mater.

Our Alumni of The Month for 2025

The August alumna of the month is an expert in International Relations

After completing her Bachelor's degree, Lilith Diringer completed two Master’s degrees in the USA. Today, she is continuing to run the start-up for sustainable travel that she founded during her studies. “Traveling to bring about change,” that’s her goal. Learn more

The July Alumna of the Month is an expert in Political Science

Katharina Schwerdt has lived and worked on four continents and now travels around the world as an international moderator for politics and business. She pursued her passion for traveling, meeting new people, understanding different perspectives, and getting involved in social causes from an early age. Learn more

The Alumnus of the month is an expert in information technology

Rainer Gläß made it to the stock market with checkout software - today he is founder of an AI start-up in Silicon Valley. An East German success story with local roots, a vision and an unwavering will to shape the future. Learn more

The May Alumna of the Month is an expert in Forest Sciences

Cora Pfarre lives and works in the United Kingdom. She recently received the highest accolade in the British forestry industry for her commitment to sustainable silviculture, her teaching and her leadership qualities. As a TUD alumni ambassador, she also supports the exchange between the two countries. Learn more

This April's Alumnus of the Month is an expert in Industrial Engineering and Management.

Tom Siegel is the founder and CEO of a Silicon Valley company. Previously, as Vice President of Trust & Safety at Google, he was responsible for combating online abuse and protecting user privacy for many years. Tom now runs his own tech company, Trustlab. Learn more

The March Alumna of the Month is an expert in International Relations

After her Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Janina Dill moved abroad. She continued her studies, gained her doctorate, and is now Professor of Global Security at the University of Oxford. In a male-dominated field, she, as an expert, is in very high demand worldwide. Learn more

The February alumnus of the month comes from electrical engineering

At the start of his career, Thomas Stierle wanted to know why there was so much smoke and so many breakages when he experimented with electronics. After graduating, he worked in various automotive sectors. He seized opportunities, weighed up risks, broke new ground and is now head of the E-Mobility division at Schaeffler AG. Learn more

In our alumni portraits, former students from various faculties share their professional careers and experiences. In interviews, they give an insight into their career paths, challenges and professional successes. Inspiring, authentic and with lots of impressions!

School of Science

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

School of Engineering Sciences

School of Civil and Environmental Sciences

School of Medicine

(Central) Units

In addition to the faculties, various central institutions also offer degree courses. These include the Center for International Studies (ZIS), the International University Institute Zittau (IHI) and the Center for Molecular and Cellular Bioengineering (CMCB). Click here to the Alumni Portraits.

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