Cornelia Breitkopf

Prof. Dr. rer. nat. habil. Cornelia Breitkopf has held the Chair of Thermodynamics at Dresden University of Technology since August 2010. Her work emphasizes thermodynamics as a critical discipline for solving future energy challenges and bridging scientific fields. She views her professorship as a commitment to lifelong learning and academic freedom.

As a professor at TU Dresden's Thermodynamics department, her research focuses on advancing thermodynamic principles for interdisciplinary applications. She believes in demanding excellence from students to unlock their potential, citing Wilhelm Ostwald's philosophy.