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Two researchers shine: Dagmar Schipanski Prize for innovative dissertations!
On May 10, 2025, the TU Ilmenau invites you to the study information day, including the awarding of the Dagmar Schipanski Prize.
Two researchers shine: Dagmar Schipanski Prize for innovative dissertations!
On May 10, 2025, the Technical University of Ilmenau will open its doors to interested students at the study information day. From 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., visitors can gain insights into a variety of courses such as engineering, computer science, economics, media, mathematics and natural sciences. The event also includes information and advice stands where graduates, employees and students are available for personal discussions. The highlight of the day will be the lecture by mechanical engineering graduate Philipp Caspari, which begins at 10:15 a.m. in the Audimax.
Caspari will report on his path into international Alzheimer's research and provide insights into his experiences at the TU Ilmenau and the US university town of Berkeley. He is currently working with his start-up Healyan to revolutionize Alzheimer's therapy. As part of the study information day, interactive laboratory tours, experimental lectures, demonstrations and workshops will also take place on the campus at Oberen Ehrenberg.
Ceremonial farewell to the graduates
Another important program point is the ceremonial farewell to the graduates who completed their degree or doctorate between January 1st and March 31st, 2025. A total of 230 graduates will be honored on this day. The Dagmar Schipanski Prize for outstanding scientific work, which was known in the past as the dissertation prize, will also be awarded.
The Dagmar Schipanski Prize, which is awarded by the Ilmenau University Society, honors the commitment of Professor Dagmar Schipanski, who died last year. The prize is awarded annually to the best dissertations. These winners were given the awards not least in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to science. In 2023, Dr. Sophia Gänßle and Dr. Alexander Hunold won the prize and received 2,500 euros each for their dissertations.
Excellent dissertations
Dr. Sophia Gänßle was honored for her dissertation in economics on interactive and audiovisual media in the digital era. Her work examines the economics of entertainment markets, including film and social media, and particularly examines the star economics of social media stars on platforms such as YouTube and Instagram.
Dr. Alexander Hunold, on the other hand, was honored for his biomedical dissertation on a new technique for stimulating the brain and eyes, which can be used to treat depression, among other things. His dissertation entitled “Transcranial current stimulation – modeling, application, verification” describes an improved method for electrical stimulation that is non-invasive. This technique not only promotes the treatment of depression but also contributes to neuroscientific research.
The response to the Dagmar Schipanski Prize underlines the high quality of the scientific work at TU Ilmenau and the university's commitment to preparing both its current and future students in the best possible way for the requirements of the job market. As the Technical University of Ilmenau emphasizes in its announcements, the courses are tailored to the current labor market conditions and new requirements.
For further information about the events, Prof. Anja Geigenmüller, Vice President for Studies and Teaching, is available on +49 3677 69-5010 or via email at vpsl@-ilmenau.de.