Main research areas

Our research focuses on three main areas with clearly defined topics.

  • Research focus on energy and the environment at the HSZG
    Research focus: Energy & Environment
    Research into energy conversion, optimization of power plant processes, automation, biotechnology and social aspects of the energy transition. The aim is to develop practical solutions for climate protection and resource efficiency.
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  • Research focus on transformation processes in business and society
    Research focus: Transformation processes in the economy and society
    Research on demographic change, post-socialism, social ecology, education, and regional development. The goal is to understand and shape social change with a focus on Upper Lusatia and comparable regions.
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  • Research focus on materials, structure and surfaces
    Research focus: Materials-Structure-Surfaces
    Research into lightweight and high-strength materials, energy-efficient manufacturing processes and surface coatings. The aim is to transfer new material and process technologies into industrial applications.
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