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TUD | The Collaborative University
inventive. transformative. engaged.
TUD is diverse and international, excellent in research, innovative in teaching, and socially engaged. Our claim stands at the center of this: Creating transformative innovation together – expanding the boundaries of knowledge and thus making real change possible. This mindset defines our actions and the values we live by.
Innovation has been woven into the DNA of TUD since its foundation in 1828. Today, TUD is the university that can boast the most patents in Germany. With our innovative strength, we not only drive scientific progress, we also contribute to the economic strength and international competitiveness of the region through spin-offs that emerge from our university.
You can see how this is reflected in our research, our teaching, and our actions in the examples mentioned below. These values are intertwined with our work: when we collaborate to bring about innovations, engage with innovative ideas that benefit society, and help shape social transformation through excellent research.
Inspiring entrepreneurial spirit
Prof. Andreas Pinkwart, Chair of Innovation and Technology Management, Director of TUD|excite
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Andreas Pinkwart and the TUD|excite team accelerate the transfer of innovative scientific findings to industry and society. With spin-offs such as the biotech start-up diamics, they are strengthening the region's future prospects and economy. diamics produces high-precision diagnostic tests that can be carried out directly on site, for example in doctors' surgeries. They use special technology that makes it possible to analyze samples quickly and automatically without the need for large devices. This will enable us to make accurate diagnoses anywhere and make diagnostics more accessible to many people.
Building bridges
Prof. Steffen Marx, Director and Professor of Concrete Structures
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Steffen Marx investigates how vibrations and material fatigue influence the stability of concrete structures. His research improves the safety and durability of buildings and thus contributes to ensuring reliable and sustainable infrastructure. More than 70 people work and undertake research at the Institute of Concrete Structures. Among other things, they investigate how materials and building parts respond to high load speeds.
Revolutionizing microelectronics
Prof. Thomas Mikolajick, Chair of Nanoelectronics and Director at NamLab
Thomas Mikolajick researches innovative semiconductor materials for high-performance and energy-efficient chips. His work enables sustainable technologies that reduce energy consumption and drive digitalization. He is also Scientific Director at NamLab, an important player in Dresden’s semiconductor industry – the largest in Europe.
We are TUD – a university working with many partners to create innovations and design the future.
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