Alexander Pellnitz

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alexander Pellnitz is a Professor of Urban Planning and Urban Theory at Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen (THM) since 2015. He holds positions as Managing Director of the Institute for Architecture and Urban Planning and Library Officer in the Department of Civil Engineering. His work integrates academic research with practical urban design, emphasizing sustainable development and historic preservation.

Education:

• 1992–2000: Studied Architecture at TU Berlin and Politecnico di Milano
• 2011: Doctorate (summa cum laude) under Prof. Dr. Fritz Neumeyer, TU Berlin

Research Interests: Urban theory, sustainable urban design, architectural history, and participatory planning processes. His interdisciplinary approach bridges theoretical frameworks with practical urban projects.

Awards & Affiliations:

• 2011: Global Young Faculty, Mercator Foundation
• 2025: Elected to the German Academy for Urban and Regional Planning (DASL)
• Co-Founder (2008–2014) and Scientific Director of the German Institute for Urban Design at TU Dortmund

Advising & Grants: Advised projects on urban regeneration and heritage conservation. Active in securing grants for interdisciplinary urban research initiatives.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Institute for Architecture and Urban Planning at THM, fostering collaborations between architecture, engineering, and urban policy disciplines.