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Doctoral and research colloquium of the four universities of applied sciences in Brandenburg
The joint doctoral and research colloquium of the four universities of applied sciences in Brandenburg would like to invite you to a scientific exchange on research modes and methods in inter- and transdisciplinary research projects. The colloquium started in the summer semester 2025 and will continue as a regular monthly event in the winter semester 2025/26.
Due to their application-oriented profile, research at universities of applied sciences is closely linked to non-university practice. Regional relevance, socially relevant solutions and knowledge and technology transfer are usually a particular focus here. The joint doctoral and research colloquium of the four universities of applied sciences in Brandenburg would like to use this application and transfer-oriented approach as a trademark and invite doctoral students as well as research and teaching staff at the universities of applied sciences to a scientific exchange on research modes and methods in inter- and transdisciplinary research projects. Professors and doctoral candidates will jointly present their experiences with various participatory research approaches and methods in current research and doctoral projects. Afterwards, there will be the opportunity to discuss the approaches and methods presented across disciplines and to give each other impulses.
The colloquium takes place online on Thursdays from 1.00 pm to 2.30 pm.
Further information on events can be found here
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please contact: promotion@innowest-brandenburg.de
16/10/2025, 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm
Katja Müller, M.A. / Prof Dr Robert Flassig (TH Brandenburg): Virtual engine development: Simulation and analysis of ice formation and shedding on fan blades
Moderation: Dr Kathleen Schumann / Dr Jarne Jargow
The joint project VITVI (Virtual Engine Development with Artificial Intelligence Methods) is researching the use of AI methods for the more efficient and sustainable development of aircraft engines at Rolls-Royce. In collaboration with the industrial partners Rolls-Royce Deutschland and Friendship Systems AG, and the academic partners Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg, Berlin University of Technology and Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences, 24 sub-projects are being realised - four of them at Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences. One of these sub-projects is developing a machine learning-based method for predicting ice formation on fan blades. The aim is to understand the behaviour of ice formation and shedding based on experimental data and to efficiently predict it by developing data-driven models, thereby contributing to the development of more efficient and robust engine components.
13/11/2025, 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm
Prof Dana Mietzner (TH Wildau): tba
Presentation of innovation and regional research at the TH Wildau using the example of the makerspace VINN:Lab and the Pr?senzstelle Luckenwalde as new forms of cooperation with regional stakeholders. Further information on the event will follow.
11/12/2025, 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm
Prof Dr Tobias Schr?der / Leonard Higi, M.A. (FH Potsdam): Utilisation and governance of municipal data for urban development
Moderation: Dr Sylvia Schmid
The use of data for decision-making processes in urban and municipal development has gained enormously in importance in recent years, and not only in large cities. Smaller local authorities are also facing challenges that require better access to data and opportunities to utilise data for decision-making processes.
This article spans the spectrum from practical transfer on site to further research perspectives: with insights into the applied tool development with Brandenburg partner municipalities in the implementation project MOSIDI of the joint project InNoWest as well as research into the governance of urban data (projects) in small towns.
Information on MOSIDI: www.innowest-brandenburg.de/mosidi
15/01/2026, 1.00 pm – 1.30 pm
Bonu Azizova, M.A. (HNE Eberswalde): Low-carbon Uzbek Houses: Modern dwellings for a low-carbon future: renewable materials and sustainable design in Central Asian construction
Moderation: Dr Julia Klauder
This presentation explores low-carbon housing strategies in Uzbekistan, focusing on the integration of local renewable materials and passive design principles. Based on my PhD research, it compares energy performance and emissions of different residential typologies-including traditional adobe, conventional brick, concrete panel, and a newly built pilot wooden house. The talk highlights practical design lessons and broader implications for sustainable construction in Central Asia.
