Alexander Kratzsch, Rector of the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences (HSZG), has appointed Dr. Germar Schneider as an honorary professor at the HSZG. The five-year honorary professorship is entitled "Honorary Professorship for Chemical Processes in Semiconductor Production" and is located in the Faculty of Natural and Environmental Sciences.

Dr. Schneider has many years of scientific and industrial experience in the field of chemical processes and technologies in semiconductor production. His professional career is characterized by the combination of application-oriented research, industrial practice and collaboration in technologically sophisticated development and production processes. He thus brings proven expertise in a key area of modern high technology to the HSZG.

Within the framework of the honorary professorship, Dr. Schneider will teach for 2 semester hours per week (SWS). In his classes / courses, he will provide students with in-depth insights into chemical processes involved in semiconductor production and address current issues from research and industrial applications in order to dovetail theoretical principles with the real requirements of the semiconductor industry.

With the appointment of Dr. Schneider, the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences is strengthening its profile in the natural and environmental sciences as well as in the strategically important field of semiconductor technologies. The honorary professorship underlines the HSZG's claim to offer excellent teaching with high practical relevance and to further position Upper Lusatia as an innovative science and technology location.

The Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences is looking forward to working with Dr. Germar Schneider and wishes him every success in his role as honorary professor.