Vice-Rectorate for Research, Infrastructure and Networking
The Vice-Rector for Research, Infrastructure and Networking promotes the strategic development of research activities at the University of Siegen. It provides impetus for future-oriented research projects, supports the expansion of scientific infrastructures and strengthens interdisciplinary exchange as well as regional, national and international networking. The aim is to create optimal conditions for excellent research and to further increase the University's visibility as a strong research institution.
Senate Commission for Research and Young Scientists
Chairman
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Andreas Kolb
Group of university lecturers
Univ.-Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Benjamin Butz (Faculty IV)
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Stephan Habscheid (Faculty I)
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Gunnar Stevens (Faculty III)
Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thorsten Weimar (Faculty II)
Univ.-Prof. 'in Dr. Claudia Wickleder (Faculty IV), Deputy Chairwoman
Group of academic staff
Konstantin Aal (Faculty III)
Oliver Dycker (Faculty II)
Group of students
Luca Hermsen (Faculty II)
Marcus Rommel (Faculty I)
Group of employees in technology and administration
Gregor Schulte (Faculty IV)
Vice Deans for Research
Prof. Dr. Veronika Albrecht Birkner, Vice Dean for Research and Early Career Researchers (Faculty I)
Prof. Dr. Florian Heesch, Vice Dean for International Affairs, Research and Early Career Researchers (Faculty II)
Prof. Dr. Peter Krebs, Vice Dean for Research (Faculty III)
Prof. Dr. Ivor Fleck, Vice Dean for Research and Early Career Researchers (Faculty IV)
DFG Liaison Lecturer
The DFG liaison officer is also available to answer questions about research funding from the German Research Foundation (DFG). He or she provides confidential advice on funding opportunities, assists with the application process and offers guidance in the DFG funding procedure.
All DFG member universities appoint a DFG liaison officer who acts as a local contact person for applicants.
Please note that the liaison officer must be informed by the applicants about the submission of DFG projects.
