Research at HM

The IMM investigates application-oriented and sustainable mobility and the technology of the future. Under the guiding principle of ‘Life in Motion’, this interdisciplinary institute adopts a holistic approach that brings together technology, design and people. Future research topics include, amongst other things, autonomous mobility and reliability through intelligent systems.

Institute for Mobility and Life in Motion (IMM)

CENERGIE develops comprehensive solutions for future buildings in the context of the energy transition. On the one hand, the focus is on researching and developing new engineering tools for planning and forward-looking operational management strategies. At the same time, pilot and development projects in the field of heating, cooling, and electricity generation and storage are being driven forward. In doing so, the company works with sustainable and efficient architectural concepts.

CENERGIE – Research Center for Energy-Efficient Buildings and Districts

Through its own research, consultancy and teaching activities, ISES makes a significant contribution to a more efficient, sustainable and resource-efficient energy supply and use. The focus is on research into electrical energy conversion, distribution and storage.

Institute for Sustainable Energy Systems (ISES)

The Institute for Material and Building Research was established in July 2019 as one of the first research institutes at Hochschule München and represents the departments of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. The focus is on the long-term preservation and sustainable development of the building and infrastructure stock. Future research topics include, amongst others, the service life of materials, structures and buildings, resource efficiency and life-cycle assessments, as well as reliability and safety.

Institute for Material and Building Research (IMB)

Through the IAMLIS research institute, Hochschule München brings together methodological and professional competence from several departments in the fields of machine learning and intelligent systems. The researchers are driving forward the development of core AI competencies and supporting research and technology transfer.

Institute for Applications of Machine Learning and Intelligent Systems (IAMLIS)

Dr Maximilian Spellauge has been awarded the ‘Oskar’ by Hochschule München in recognition of his outstanding doctoral thesis. The thesis was supervised by Prof. Dr Heinz Huber in collaboration with Prof. habil. Dr.-Ing. Barcikowski (University of Duisburg-Essen).

The focus is on the use of ultrashort laser pulses to produce nanoparticles, which are used, for example, in catalysis or in the production of green hydrogen. Using newly developed methods, Spellauge succeeded for the first time in investigating the underlying processes at high temporal resolution and in visualising key physical mechanisms. The work thus closes an important research gap and lays the foundation for more efficient and targeted production processes.

In addition, during his doctorate, he was heavily involved in teaching and in recruiting young talent. His numerous publications in international journals and conference papers significantly boosted the department’s profile.

"Oskar for Outstanding Doctorate"