Key Research Areas at Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg
Research activities at the THA are grouped thematically into three main research areas: “Connected Intelligence, Autonomy, Safety and Security”, “Sustainable, Resource-Optimized Systems”, and “Societal Transformation”.
Connected Intelligence, Autonomy, Safety and Security
The research focus “Connected Intelligence, Autonomy, Safety and Security” at the Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg centers on networked intelligent systems and their impact on the economy and society. The researchers’ goal is to to design the interplay between humans and socio-technical systems, making them safe, secure, trustworthy, human-centered, autonomous and interoperable.
Sustainable, Resource-Optimized Systems
In the “Sustainable, Resource-Optimized Systems” research focus area at the Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg, researchers develop sustainable, resource-efficient, circular, and resilient systems for the entire life cycle of raw materials, materials, products, buildings, and infrastructure—application-oriented and interdisciplinary.
Societal Transformation
A wide range of factors shape social change. The “Societal Transformation” research focus at the Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg conducts application-oriented and interdisciplinary research on the conditions of work, life, and social participation in a changing society.
Research Map of the German Rectors' Conference
Research priorities serve to highlight a university’s specific research profile within an increasingly diverse German higher education landscape. They are typically interdisciplinary in nature, dedicated to major societal challenges, and formulated in general terms.
The thematic research priorities of all German universities and universities of applied sciences are published in the research map of the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK). The map is updated regularly. In addition, for major changes or the complete resubmission of research priorities that define an institution's profile, the HRK sets specific cut-off dates and submission deadlines at regular intervals, allowing higher education institutions to revise their profiles collectively.