Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thilo Röth
Faculty: Aeronautics and Astronautics
roeth@fh-aachen.de
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Prof. Röth teaches at Aachen University of Applied Sciences, specializing in vehicle body engineering, crash safety, and lightweight design. He heads the Vehicle and Drive Technology program and is a member of the European Center for Sustainable Mobility (ECSM). His work focuses on structural safety and sustainable vehicle concepts. He also contributed to the SkyCab project on urban air mobility.
M.Sc. Lukas Laarmann
Faculty: Aeronautics and Astronautics
laarmann@fh-aachen.de
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Mr. Laarmann is a research associate at Aachen University of Applied Sciences, focusing on structural design and crashworthiness. He leads the SkyCab project, developing urban air mobility solutions, and is pursuing a Ph.D. at RMIT University in Melbourne. His research interests include crashworthiness, structural design, and vehicle concept design.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Carsten Braun
Faculty: Aeronautics and Astronautics
c.braun@fh-aachen.de
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Carsten Braun is a professor at Aachen University of Applied Sciences specializing in aircraft design, aeroelasticity, and structural analysis. With experience at Lufthansa Technik and Airbus Defence and Space, he contributes to innovative aviation concepts and is part of the SkyCab urban air mobility project.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Tobias Weber
Faculty: Aeronautics and Astronautics
t.weber@fh-aachen.de
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Tobias Weber is a professor at Aachen University of Applied Sciences, specializing in composite materials and manufacturing technology. He also serves as the program director for the bachelor’s degree in Flight Operations Engineering with Airline Pilot Training, a dual program combining academic studies and pilot licensing. He is active in research related to sustainable mobility and is a member of the European Center for Sustainable Mobility (ECSM).
Prof. Dipl.-Des. Manfred Wagner
Faculty: Design
m.wagner@fh-aachen.de
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Prof. Manfred Wagner has been a professor at Aachen University of Applied Sciences since 1998. His teaching focuses on interior design, particularly exhibition and trade fair design, as well as spatial communication. In addition to his academic role, he is managing partner of BRAUNWAGNER GmbH, a design agency specializing in product and interior design. He brings extensive industry experience into his teaching, fostering innovation at the intersection of design and communication.
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FH Aachen
FH Aachen – University of Applied Sciences is one of Germany’s top institutions for applied sciences, offering strong academic programs with a clear focus on practical relevance and industry collaboration. With campuses in Aachen and Jülich, the university supports innovation and talent development across key engineering disciplines.
Faculty 2 – Civil Engineering provides education in structural design, construction management, geotechnics, and environmental engineering. Emphasizing sustainability and digital construction methods, it equips students for complex infrastructure and urban planning challenges.
Faculty 5 – Electrical Engineering and Information Technology covers automation, embedded systems, energy systems, and digital communication. With modern labs and close industry partnerships, it trains professionals ready to shape the energy and digital transition.
Faculty 6 – Aerospace Engineering is one of the few in Germany fully dedicated to aviation and space systems. It focuses on aircraft design, avionics, propulsion, and flight dynamics, with strong links to current developments in drones, air mobility, and aerospace research.
Together, these faculties reflect FH Aachen’s commitment to hands-on education, interdisciplinary cooperation, and real-world problem solving in engineering and technology.
Braunwagner GmbH
Braunwagner GmbH is a German design and brand consultancy specializing in corporate design, brand strategy, and spatial communication. The company helps clients translate brand identity into clear visual and spatial experiences across digital and physical touchpoints.
With expertise in exhibition design, packaging, and digital branding, Braunwagner creates impactful, consistent brand solutions that strengthen market presence. Its interdisciplinary approach bridges strategy and design—turning ideas into authentic brand experiences.
FEV
The FEV Group is a globally active engineering company headquartered in Aachen, Germany, specializing in the development of mobility solutions, smart systems, and future-oriented technologies. With decades of experience and a strong focus on innovation, FEV supports customers from concept to series production across the automotive, aerospace, and energy sectors.
FEV Europe GmbH is the core engineering entity within the group, offering a full spectrum of services in powertrain development, e-mobility, vehicle electronics, and connected systems. It plays a key role in shaping the transition toward sustainable and intelligent mobility.
FEV Consulting GmbH complements the group with strategic and operational consulting services. It bridges the gap between engineering and business strategy, advising clients on topics such as technology roadmapping, transformation, cost optimization, and innovation management.
FEV Vehicle GmbH focuses on complete vehicle development, including body, chassis, interior, and overall integration. With strong expertise in lightweight structures, safety, and virtual validation, the company enables the realization of innovative vehicle concepts from early design to prototype build.
Together, these entities position FEV as a comprehensive partner for future mobility—combining deep engineering know-how with strategic foresight and system-level thinking.
Stadt Aachen
Aachen is a historically significant and innovation-driven city in western Germany, located near the borders of Belgium and the Netherlands. Known for its heritage as Charlemagne’s former residence, the city is now a leading center for science and technology.
Alongside RWTH Aachen University, the FH Aachen – University of Applied Sciences plays a key role in applied research, particularly in fields like engineering, mobility, and aviation. Together, these institutions foster strong industry collaboration and drive forward-looking developments.
With its international atmosphere, academic excellence, and strategic location, Aachen is a dynamic hub for education, innovation, and cross-border cooperation.
EASA
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is an agency of the European Union founded in 2002. Its main task is to develop and enforce uniform safety standards for aviation in Europe. EASA certifies aircraft and aviation products, develops regulations, monitors compliance and participates in research projects to improve aviation technology. It plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of European air traffic.
Federal Highway Research Institute (BASt)
The Federal Highway Research Institute (BASt) is an independent German research organisation that has been dedicated to improving road safety since it was founded in 1971. BASt evaluates the safety of vehicles, road infrastructure and road users through extensive investigations and tests. The results are incorporated into laws and guidelines and contribute to the continuous improvement of road safety. Through its work, BASt has made a significant contribution to reducing the number of road accidents and road fatalities in Germany.
DLR
The German Aerospace Center is Germany’s leading aerospace research organization. Since its foundation in 1969, DLR has focused on research and development in the fields of aeronautics, space missions, air transport systems and renewable energies. DLR’s core tasks include research and development, technology transfer, space missions, aeronautical research, teaching and the promotion of young talent. It makes a significant contribution to innovation and progress in the German aerospace industry and related fields of technology.
Acceenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company, founded in 1989. Its core business encompasses the provision of services in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations. Accenture assists organizations in transforming their business models, optimizing their processes, and implementing innovative technologies. The company plays a crucial role in shaping the digital future and driving economic growth.
Siemens Digital Industries Software
Siemens Digital Industries Software is a leading global provider of industrial software and automation solutions. Founded as part of Siemens AG, the company focuses on developing software solutions that drive the digitalisation of production processes and business models. Siemens Digital Industries Software helps organisations enhance efficiency, foster innovation, and remain competitive through the adoption of cutting-edge technologies. With a comprehensive portfolio of software for product development, manufacturing, and operations, the company plays a pivotal role in shaping Industry 4.0 and driving digital transformation across various sectors.
Altair
Altair Engineering is a global technology company founded in 1985. Its core competency is the use of simulation, high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) to advance the business of innovation. Altair develops and markets a broad range of software solutions that empower clients to design, simulate and optimise products, analyse data and improve business processes. Altair’s technology plays a critical role in helping companies operate more efficiently, reduce costs and become more competitive.
HA Net Freisinger GmbH
HA Net Freisinger GmbH is an IT services company based in Reutlingen, Germany, founded in 2001. Its core mission is to provide comprehensive IT solutions and support to companies of all sizes. HA Net offers a wide range of services including software and hardware solutions, network design and maintenance, IT security consulting, cloud computing support and ongoing IT support and maintenance. It plays a vital role in helping businesses navigate the complexities of IT and ensuring their systems run smoothly and securely.
Flughafen Mönchengladbach
Flughafen Mönchengladbach GmbH is a regional airport operator based in Mönchengladbach, Germany. As a key hub for general aviation in North Rhine-Westphalia, the airport offers infrastructure and services for private aviation, flight schools, business travel, and aviation-related industries. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Flughafen Mönchengladbach is actively involved in shaping the future of urban air mobility and regional aviation. The airport also supports aircraft maintenance operations and hosts a variety of aviation service providers. Its strategic location near the Düsseldorf metropolitan region makes it an important player in Germany’s decentralized aviation network.
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Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport
As part of its mission, the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) supports the development of Germany’s digital infrastructure and transport systems. Since 2016, through initiatives like mFUND, the Ministry has been funding data-driven research and innovation projects aimed at advancing the future of digital and connected mobility. This funding is complemented by fostering collaboration between stakeholders from politics, business, administration, and research, while also promoting the use of open data through platforms such as Mobilithek.
mFund (Modernization Fund)
As part of the mFUND innovation initiative, the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport has been funding data-based research and development projects for the digital and connected mobility of the future since 2016. The project funding is complemented by active professional networking between players from politics, business, administration and research and by providing open data on the Mobilithek. Further informationcan be found at www.mFUND.de.