Molla Tadesse Abate is working to reduce water use in dyeing and finishing processes in the textile sector. His work is part of a broader collaboration between researchers in Bavaria and Ethiopia.
Hof University of Applied Sciences is committed to sustainability and “greentech” and is driving innovation through research into sustainable water management.
Students at Hof University of Applied Sciences Develop an Innovative Guide for Urban Food Production and Sustainable Water Management Hof – How can food production, water management, and resource conservation be intelligently combined in urban environments? This question was explored by an interdisciplinary team of students from Hof University of Applied Sciences as part of the project “EcoFloatFarm.” Within just 16 weeks, 13 students developed a practical guide demonstrating how planted floating islands can improve water quality while simultaneously producing food directly on the water.
Hof / Mexico City – Water scarcity, flooding, and overstretched infrastructure pose enormous challenges for megacities around the world. This is particularly evident in the 23-million-inhabitant metropolis of Mexico City. How innovative concepts for sustainable water management can help address these challenges was examined by Christopher Funk, a master’s student in the “Sustainable Water Management and Engineering” program at Hof University of Applied Sciences, during a research semester in the winter semester of 2024/25. On behalf of the Institute for Sustainable Water Systems (inwa), he analyzed the potential of the so-called sponge city concept at two schools in the Mexican metropolis.
How can historic buildings, artworks, and archaeological sites be better protected against gradual deterioration, environmental stress, or the impacts of climate change? This question lies at the heart of the large-scale European research project ARTEMIS, in which Hof University of Applied Sciences plays an active role. At the project’s annual meeting in mid-December 2025 in Brussels, key advances were presented and dialogue with European institutions and professional stakeholders was further intensified.
The logistics industry is one of Germany’s key economic sectors—yet women remain significantly underrepresented in its leadership ranks. To explore the reasons behind this imbalance, Prof. Dr. Fridtjof Langenhan and Prof. Dr. Friedwart Lender, together with students from the Master’s degree program in Supply Chain Management and Logistics at Hof University of Applied Sciences, conducted an in-depth study. The newly published study, entitled “Strategies for Attracting and Promoting Female Leaders in the Logistics Sector: Results of a Study at Hof University of Applied Sciences,” identifies persistent barriers faced by women in leadership roles.
Hof – The joint research project InMIDoor conducted by Hof University of Applied Sciences, KKT-Norsystec and Roos GmbH has developed an innovative approach to vehicle doors. Instead of installing numerous individual components such as switches, levers and complex electronics, the new interior door panel integrates all control elements into a single, flexible surface. The result is a lightweight, sustainable and intuitive solution.
Hof / Jena, October 2025 – After three and a half years of intensive research, the joint project InSchuKa 4.0 has come to an end. Its goal: to use artificial intelligence to help sewer networks better respond to heavy rainfall and dry periods—enabling smarter adaptation to climate change.
Hof – Rising energy prices and limited resources present major challenges for the construction industry. At the same time, natural materials are gaining importance as sustainable alternatives to fossil-based insulation products, enabling more energy-efficient buildings. This is where the research project “Mycobuild” comes in, currently being carried out at the Institute for Circular Economy of Bio:Polymers (ibp) at Hof University of Applied Sciences. Its goal is to develop market-ready insulation materials based on fungal mycelium and to establish an industrial production process.
Hof/Tettau – The research group "Supply Chain Digitalisation" at the Institute for Information Systems (iisys) of Hof University of Applied Sciences has completed an innovative pilot project together with Ernst Röser GmbH from Tettau. The project fundamentally changes the way packaging solutions are sourced in the B2B sector. Its goal: the development of an integrated digital marketplace where companies can quickly and easily order bottles, closures, and finishing options from regional suppliers.
