Prof. Dr. Dr. Sascha Kraus
Studied in Siegen – returns to his scientific home after two decades of international academic experience. His research explores what happens when family businesses have no successor within the family.
My professorship is called:
Family Business & Entrepreneurial Orientation (Faculty III)
This is what my research is about:
I mainly conduct empirical research on how entrepreneurial thinking and behavior – known as Entrepreneurial Orientation – can strengthen organizations in times of change. I focus on innovation, proactiveness, and risk-taking, as well as the impact of digital transformation on business strategies across companies of all sizes and ages.
That’s what fascinates me most about my field of research:
I am fascinated by how organizations operate under uncertainty - and how entrepreneurial mindsets help to actively shape digital and structural change.
I chose to come to the University of Siegen because:
Siegen is my academic home. I completed my business studies here over twenty years ago, laying the foundation for my career. Now, I’m excited to ...
Prof. Dr. Giovanni Cerchiari
Wants to make atoms invisible and researches new technologies based on antimatter
My professorship is called:
Atoms and Light (Faculty IV)
This is what my research is about:
We are researching new applications of quantum physics with individual atoms and antimatter - the "counterpart" of normal matter, which can be artificially generated and controlled in particle accelerators. One of the aims of our work is to make individual atoms invisible by specifically controlling their light emission - an exciting physical concept with great potential. We are also investigating new technologies based on antimatter. This research is part of a highly topical area of quantum and atomic physics and connects us with a dynamic, international network of partners across Europe.
This is what particularly fascinates me about my field of research:
I am fascinated by the possibility of specifically controlling the fundamental properties of the building blocks of nature - such as atoms and light. Our goal is to ...
Prof. Dr. Okyay Altay
Analyzes how e.g. wind, traffic or earthquakes affect the statics of buildings
My professorship is:
Structural Analysis (Faculty IV)
This is what my research is about:
As an engineering discipline, structural analysis combines mathematical and mechanical concepts with the design aspects of civil engineering. Our research focuses on the development of innovative methods used for modeling and computer-aided simulation of various materials and structures. These methods are of crucial importance for ensuring the stability and serviceability of structures.
This is what particularly fascinates me about my field of research:
I am particularly interested in ...