معرفی
Prof. Ulrich Rüdiger serves as Rector of RWTH Aachen University since 2018, overseeing one of Germany's leading technical universities. Previously, he was Rector of the University of Konstanz (2009–2018) and Chair of Experimental Physics there. His academic journey includes a PhD (1997) and habilitation (2002) at RWTH Aachen, focusing on spin-dependent transport phenomena and magnetooptics. He has held research roles at institutions including New York University and IBM Research.
Research Interests: Prof. Rüdiger’s work spans spintronics, magnetic materials, and nanoscale systems. He pioneered studies on domain wall dynamics, single-molecule magnets, and ferromagnetic semiconductors. His experimental physics contributions address fundamental questions in condensed matter physics with applications to next-generation electronics.
Awards & Recognition:
- Ordre des Palmes Académiques (2012)
- Multiple honorary doctorates from Kyiv and Moscow institutions
- Leadership roles in TU9, HRK, and JARA
Administration & Service: As Rector, he chairs key bodies like E.ON Energy Research Center and GUtech. His tenure emphasizes international collaboration, innovation policy, and STEM education. He co-develops strategic initiatives for research infrastructure and sustainable higher education.
