Maren Petersen

Professor Maren Petersen is Vice President for Teaching and Studies at the University of Bremen since October 2022. She holds a chair in vocational metal engineering and related didactics within the Faculty of Production Engineering, where she has been a professor since 2015. Previously, she served as Dean of Studies (2017–2022) and worked at the Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) as a research assistant and senior engineer in the Institute of Laser and System Technologies. She also founded LZN Laser Zentrum Nord GmbH (now Fraunhofer IAPT) and taught at HAW Hamburg.

• Education: Chemical Engineering (TU Clausthal), Doctorate (TUHH)
• Leadership: Vice President for Teaching and Studies (2022–present), Dean of Studies (2017–2022)
• Affiliations: Institute of Technology and Education (University of Bremen), Faculty of Production Engineering

Her research focuses on vocational education, didactics of metal engineering, and the integration of sustainability and digitization into teaching frameworks. As Vice President, she emphasizes preparing students for technological, environmental, and social challenges through innovative educational strategies.

Maren Petersen has been instrumental in shaping interdisciplinary collaboration at the University of Bremen. She previously led the development of the Fraunhofer IAPT and maintains ties to the Hamburg University of Technology and HAW Hamburg through prior roles.