Founded in 1870, RWTH Aachen is Germany's largest technical university and one of its most prestigious research institutions. Located in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, the university is renowned for its high-quality teaching and research in science, engineering, and technology fields. The institution operates across a 620-acre campus with two core areas - midtown and Melaten district. RWTH Aachen has consistently been recognized as a University of Excellence since 2007 and is known for its strong industry partnerships and international collaboration
45,284
Total enrollment
14,437
International students
141
Countries represented
German Universities Excellence Initiative
DFG Research Foundation
IDEA League
RWTH Aachen provides comprehensive career development support through various channels and programs. The university's strong industry partnerships and application-oriented education approach result in graduates being highly sought after by employers. The institution's emphasis on practical experience and research opportunities creates valuable pathways for career advancement. The university maintains extensive connections with industry partners, particularly in engineering and technology sectors, facilitating internships and job placements. RWTH's international network and collaborations with leading global companies provide students with diverse career opportunities worldwide
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Computational Design Expert and Construction Robotics Innovator
Ethan Kerber serves as a researcher at The Chair of Individualized Production at RWTH Aachen University while simultaneously holding positions as Managing Editor for the Journal on Construction Robotics and CEO of Robots in Architecture Research His academic credentials include a Master's degree in Industrial Design from San Francisco State University and a Master of Engineering in Computational Design and Construction from Hochschule Ostwestfalen-Lippe His expertise spans computational design architecture engineering and construction with practical experience in metalwork and digital fabrication demonstrated through his public sculptures installed in Washington DC and Arlington Virginia His current research focuses on the Optimization and Automation of Steel Structures as part of his doctoral dissertation At the Chair of Individualized Production he contributes to developing innovative methods for human-machine interaction and streamlining digital workflows from design to production His leadership role at Robots in Architecture Research the commercial arm of the Association for Robots in Architecture demonstrates his commitment to advancing robotic applications in construction His work bridges the gap between theoretical research and practical applications in computational design and construction robotics making him a significant figure in shaping the future of automated construction processes.
Pioneer in Construction Robotics and Digital Innovation Leader
Sigrid Brell-Cokcan serves as founder and director of the Chair of Individualized Production at RWTH Aachen University bringing extensive expertise in architectural robotics and construction automation Her academic credentials include a Doctorate in Technical Sciences from TU Vienna and a Master in Architecture from the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna where she received the Carl Appel Prize Her career spans both industry and academia beginning with work at prestigious firms like Coop Himmelblau and Frank O Gehry before founding II Architects in Istanbul/Vienna in 2003 As President of the Association for Robots in Architecture which she co-founded in 2010 she has pioneered user-friendly industrial robotics applications for creative industries Her innovations include developments in haptic programming and cloud remote control recognized as finalists for KUKA Innovation Awards in 2016 and 2021 In 2018 she co-founded the Center for Construction Robotics at RWTH Aachen Campus establishing partnerships with key industry leaders Her academic leadership extends to launching the scientific Springer Journal Construction Robotics as editor-in-chief in 2017 and initiating the international Master's program in Construction & Robotics in 2020 Her recent achievements include the ROBETON project nomination for the BAUMA Innovation Award 2022 focusing on robot-supported controlled concrete dismantling Her work continues to shape the future of construction automation through innovative human-robot interaction methods and digital workflow optimization
