science & research

Science at the other end of the world – ibp at the “PPS-40” in Auckland

The Institute for Circular Economy at Bio:Polymer (ibp) was represented by Benedikt Hiller and David Krieg at the 40th International Conference of the Polymer Processing Society (PPS-40) in Auckland. The two research assistants traveled a total of 38 hours to the other side of the world to New Zealand to present and discuss their research work on sustainable plastics. [more]

published: 08.05.2025

From Haute Couture to the Crime Lab: Graduate Ines Mühlmann shares her forensic textile expertise

Ines Mühlmann impressively demonstrated just how versatile a textile technology degree can be during a lecture at the Münchberg Textile Competence Center at Hof University of Applied Sciences. Invited by the Freundeskreis zur Internationalisierung des Textilkompetenzzentrums Münchberg an der Hochschule Hof e. V., the Hof University graduate inspired the audience with a lively insight into her work at the Bavarian State Criminal Police Office in Munich. [more]

published: 15.04.2025

International networking and research: Hof University of Applied Sciences at CPSL 2025 in Peru

The 7th Conference on Production Systems and Logistics (CPSL) took place from March 18 to 21, 2025 in Lima, Peru - one of the leading conferences in the field of production systems and logistics. Prof. Dr. Paul Molenda from Hof University of Applied Sciences was not only active as session chair, but also presented current research results on the topic of sustainable production. [more]

published: 09.04.2025

City lecture: A return to nuclear power – a good alternative?

The energy transition is polarizing the current political debate. While fossil fuels are experiencing a resurgence in the USA, wind, photovoltaics and the use of biomass to generate energy are being expanded in Germany. In the past, this has led to enormous price increases in electricity costs. The series of city lectures at Hof University of Applied Sciences is now discussing whether a return to nuclear power makes sense. [more]

published: 09.04.2025

EnerNET project workshop: Focus on the region’s economy

The EnerNET project is managed by the Institute for Hydrogen and Energy Technology at Hof University of Applied Sciences (iwe). It offers specialists from the aforementioned areas various free further training courses and the opportunity to network. In February, the project hosted a workshop at the Coburg waste-to-energy plant. [more]

published: 25.03.2025

Delegation trip to North Africa: University promotes exchange with Tunisia

Hof University of Applied Sciences is actively involved in building scientific networks with Tunisia. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Valentin Plenk, Vice President for Research, Development and Entrepreneurship at Hof University of Applied Sciences, once again traveled through the North African country with a delegation. [more]

published: 19.03.2025