Questions, suggestions and criticism are always welcome!

But: Please be so kind and enrich the module by writing your contribution directly on Moodle into "Forum - Machen Sie mit ...". This way, everyone will benefit and can join the discussion - and I won't have to answer similar questions several times individually, for example. That would be a lot of help to me.

Thank you very much!

You are welcome to write your thesis with my supervision any time.

The most important steps in this case are the following:

I) Think for yourself
If you have not already done so, please reflect as specifically as possible(!!!):
1) Which topic or topics would be suitable for you? - Which ones definitely not so.
2) Which methods (literature research, calculations, measurements, observations, surveys, interviews, ...) would you like to use? - Which of them under no circumstances?
3) Whom would you consider as a second supervisor - Whom not?

II) Exchange your ideas with me
4) Contact me via email to schedule a consultation.
5) During this consultation we will clarify additonal details together. Possibly we will then already have found your topic or - if not - we will simply meet again.

As you can see, it is very important to me that you find a topic which motivates or even inspires you.

Regarding the thesis, please also note the following information:
- general rules (ASPO), which apply to all courses of study.
- special rules (BSPO), which additionally apply to your study program, e.g. for BIW-Bachelor or BIW-Master.

A selection of completed thesis topics can be found here.

Information on the layout of student term papers and theses can be found here.

In addition, we have compiled small handouts for you on the work steps of a term paper or thesis (in German):

       0. Exposé

1. Themenfindung und Forschungsfrage
2. Literaturrecherche und Quellenauswahl
3. Lesetechniken und Exzerpte
4. Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten und Zitieren
5. Wissenschaftliches Schreiben, Redigieren und Eigenkritik

In addition, you will find overview documents on various methods that you can use in your term paper or thesis (in German):

A) Interviews
B) Umfragen
C) Beobachtungsstudien

Important note: These documents are intended to give you a first impression to help you choose your topic and the appropriate method - however, it is essential that you read relevant literature on the chosen method for your thesis! You will also find references to such in the handout.

*** Important information: From 30.05.2022 onward, this task will be performed by Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Manuel Krahwinkel

 

Please send me an email so that I can inform you about the next available appointment.

Do not do this at the last minute - e.g. you are not able to contact me during my vacation.

Inform yourself in advance about your topic, e.g. exceeding the standard period of study, part-time studies, leave of absence, ...

Please never submit your documents directly to me, but solely as described here. 

I can only accredit modules for which I am the module supervisor.

For accreditation, please proceed as follows:

1) Fill out the respective recognition form entirely, which you can find here.

2) Send me the following documents via email as easily readable PDFs:
a) the filled accreditation form from step no. 1
b) all(!) required records, i.e. for all modules that you want to have accredited by me, in each case
-- title, extent (ECTS or CP or similar) and content of the module according to the module card or equivalent as well as
-- type, extent (duration!) and result of all examinations.
The records must be official documents of your "old" university. The documents must be complete. Please check this BEFORE you send them to me!

3) I will review your request based on the submitted documents and place my singnature in the applicable column of the accreditation form if everything is okay.
Note: My decision is subject to the approval of the examination board.

4) Continue with the next steps described here.

Please contact the respective person matching your request. I will not forward your e-mails! 

- Prevention and control of environmental stress factors
- Protection of unstrained areas
- Noise, light, air, ...
- Quality of life, well-being and health
- Organizational development, communication, mediation, ...

Academic career
1987-1993 Diploma in Physics, University of Göttingen
1998-2007 Diploma in Environmental Science, University of Koblenz-Landau, while in employment
2005-2011 Master of Organizational Psychology, Fern-Universität Hagen, while in employment
2008-2013 Engineering Doctorate at the Leibniz Institute for Ecological and Regional Development (IÖR) and at the TU Dresden, Faculty of Architecture, while in employment.
Topic: Noise Mapping and Quiet Areas

Job experience
1993 - 1995 University of Göttingen
1997 - 1999 Environmental Office, City of Göttingen
1999 - 2004 Regional Council Darmstadt and Gießen: Immission and Radiation Protection
2005 - 2016 Hessian State Office for Environment and Geology: Immission Control
since 2016   HafenCity University Hamburg

Research Associate

MINTFIT E-Assessment

- Tutor for Engineering Mathematics I and II

- Mehrdad Nourbakhsh: Research Associate, 2016-2019

Bachelor
- Engineering Mathematics I and II
- Theoretical-Conceptual Basics
- Traffic Planning and Infrastructure
- Calculating Noise and Planning Noise Reduction Measures
- Environmental Protection
- Environmental Protection and Scientific Work

Master
- Paradigm Shift
- Planning Procedures
- Immission and Noise Protection
- Noise Protection (TU Hamburg)

The cross-curricular project MINTFIT Hamburg offers prospective STEM (German: MINT) students anonymous and free online tests and courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry and computer science (www.mintfit.hamburg). In 2019/2020, the HCU co-developed the MINTFIT computer science test, which prospective students can use to prepare for computer science content in their STEM studies. For this purpose, computer science lecturers throughout Germany were surveyed on topics relevant to them and the results were scientifically published.

In the MINTFIT e-assessment part of the project, lecturers at Hamburg's universities are supported in conducting electronic examinations. At HCU Hamburg, mathematics exams are being converted from paper to digital. For this purpose, tasks were redesigned and implemented in an examination system (WeBWorK). This required a lot of preparatory work, but offers many advantages, as the exams are corrected "at the push of a button", students receive their results faster and, for example, paper is saved as well. The testing center of the Hamburg MINT universities, which is set up on the TUHH campus and also used by the HCU, consists of 100 laptops. It is coordinated by the Arbeitsstelle MINTFIT Hamburg (AMH), which is a joint institution of the Hamburg MINT universities.

You are welcome to write your thesis with my supervision any time.

The most important steps in this case are the following:

I) Think for yourself
If you have not already done so, please reflect as specifically as possible(!!!):
1) Which topic or topics would be suitable for you? - Which ones definitely not so.
2) Which methods (literature research, calculations, measurements, observations, surveys, interviews, ...) would you like to use? - Which of them under no circumstances?
3) Whom would you consider as a second supervisor - Whom not?

II) Exchange your ideas with me
4) Contact me via email to schedule a consultation.
5) During this consultation we will clarify additonal details together. Possibly we will then already have found your topic or - if not - we will simply meet again.

As you can see, it is very important to me that you find a topic which motivates or even inspires you.

Regarding the thesis, please also note the following information:
- general rules (ASPO), which apply to all courses of study.
- special rules (BSPO), which additionally apply to your study program, e.g. for BIW-Bachelor or BIW-Master.

A selection of completed thesis topics can be found here.

Information on the layout of student term papers and theses can be found here.

In addition, we have compiled small handouts for you on the work steps of a term paper or thesis (in German):

       0. Exposé

1. Themenfindung und Forschungsfrage
2. Literaturrecherche und Quellenauswahl
3. Lesetechniken und Exzerpte
4. Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten und Zitieren
5. Wissenschaftliches Schreiben, Redigieren und Eigenkritik

In addition, you will find overview documents on various methods that you can use in your term paper or thesis (in German):

A) Interviews
B) Umfragen
C) Beobachtungsstudien

Important note: These documents are intended to give you a first impression to help you choose your topic and the appropriate method - however, it is essential that you read relevant literature on the chosen method for your thesis! You will also find references to such in the handout.