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.
Hof – The circular economy is a key component of a sustainable future. The technology transfer project “TechCirclePolymers” at the Institute for Circular Economy of Bio:Polymers (ibp) at Hof University of Applied Sciences addresses exactly this challenge. The project aims to improve the recycling of plastics and biopolymers, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions and replacing fossil-based raw materials with natural alternatives. A particular focus is on increasing recyclability and extending the lifespan of products.
Hof/Bayreuth – The Intelligent and Learning Systems research group at the Institute for Information Systems (iisys) at Hof University has developed an innovative, AI-powered fitness tool in collaboration with the "Freiraum" gym in Bayreuth. The subproject "Fit Me" was created as part of the EU-funded EFRE project M4-SKI and is now being made available to the public.
30 years ago, for the only time, the rotational arch technology by engineer Günter Kupczik was integrated into the Dresden sewer system. Aiming to achieve better volume management during heavy rainfall and to solve the issue of sediment removal without requiring personnel, Kupczik began working on the innovative rotational arch solution as early as the 1980s. Comparative analyses conducted by TU Dresden revealed that, at the time, the rotational arch was the only technical solution in which mechanical components did not come into contact with wastewater, the full flow cross-section remained available at all times, and precise control was possible even under backed-up operational conditions.
Hof, Germany – The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) brings not only technological advancements but also complex ethical questions. Particularly in the case of generative AI, such as text and image generation models, the issue of biased outcomes has come under scrutiny. Professors Dr. René Peinl, Marc Lehmann, and Dr. Andreas Wagener from the Institute for Information Systems (iisys) at Hof University of Applied Sciences have analyzed this issue and arrived at intriguing findings.
Hof, Germany – Hof University of Applied Sciences is undertaking a new research project aimed at developing sustainable substrates for plant production. Led by Dr. Harvey Harbach, a research group in collaboration with regional and industrial partners is exploring how sheep wool, as a natural material, can replace peat and plastic in the cultivation of vegetable seedlings.
Münchberg/Kassel – Researchers at Hof University of Applied Sciences are currently focusing on an especially fascinating and versatile plant: the willow shrub. At the Institute of Materials Science (ifm) in Münchberg, attention is being directed toward this plant, whose flexible wood can be used in textile production, construction, as well as in medicine and cosmetics. Willow provides a rapidly renewable resource that, when utilized in these fields, also contributes to significant CO₂ savings.
Hof, Germany – An innovative training opportunity for aspiring doctors has become a reality thanks to a partnership between the University of Applied Sciences Hof and SANA Klinikum Hof. Through this collaboration, young doctors can now practice minimally invasive procedures for treating vascular occlusions on a life-like model—an innovation poised to revolutionize medical education. Previously, such training was only possible under the guidance of highly experienced colleagues on patients or animal models. This cost-effective solution is expected to become available to other medical universities and training institutions in the future.
Hof University of Applied Sciences wants to recruit foreign nursing staff, strengthen their skills and integrate them. The reason: Bavaria alone is currently losing more than 1,000 nursing staff each year, while at the same time studies by the Free State of Bavaria assume a tenfold increase in the need for nursing staff by 2050 – mainly due to an aging society. One key to countering this plight will be to recruit foreign nursing professionals. To drive this forward, the master’s program “Cross Cultural Nursing Practice M.A.” – the only one of its kind in Germany – will start at Hof University of Applied Sciences in 2024.
