Εξωτερική πολιτική επιστημονικών θεμάτων 2009
Το Ομοσπονδιακό Υπουργείο Εξωτερικών συνεχίζει την «Πρωτοβουλία για την εξωτερική πολιτική επιστημονικών θεμάτων» και το έτος 2009 με διεθνή ανταλλαγή επιστημόνων. Το υπάρχον εργαλείο της εξωτερικής πολιτικής για τις επιστήμες του Ομοσπονδιακού Υπουργείου Εξωτερικών διευρύνεται και ενισχύεται με νέα μέτρα. Με τον τρόπο αυτό το Ομοσπονδιακό Υπουργείο Εξωτερικών στηρίζει την υλοποίηση της «Στρατηγικής της Ομοσπονδιακής Κυβέρνησης για τη διεθνοποίηση της επιστήμης και έρευνας» του Φεβρουαρίου 2008.
“We want to learn about new archaeological methods”
Aydogdy Kurbanov, Turkmen visiting researcher at the Eurasian Department of the German Archaeological Institute (DAI) in Berlin
Aydogdy Kurbanov from Turkmenistan is researching the secrets of the White Huns at the German Archaeological Institute (DAI) in Berlin. For decades, international networking has been an important part of the programme of the DAI, one of the largest and leading institutions of its kind in the world. Although archaeologists’ work focuses on long-past centuries, it often provides new insights into a country’s history and thereby plays a role in promoting a common identity.
Aydogdy Kurbanov
“Nanotechnology offers fascinating possibilities”
Dr Cinzia Casiraghi, Project Director at the Institute for Experimental Physics at the Free University in Berlin
Cinzia Casiraghi from Italy is conducting research into graphene, a recently discovered carbon material. This high-tech substance has great potential – above all, in the areas of electrical engineering and computer technology. Germany is one of the leading countries in nanotechnology. As a top-rank junior researcher in this innovative research field, the Italian was honoured with the prestigious German Sofja Kovalevskaja Award in 2008, which has enabled her to set up her own research group at the Free University in Berlin.
Dr. Cinzia Casiraghi
“The importance of humanitarian studies and conflict research will continue to grow”
Prof. Dr. Dennis Dijkzeul, Professor in the Management of Humanitarian Crises at the Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV) at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum Professor Dennis Dijkzeul discovered just how important it is to have first-hand knowledge of local people’s needs while working in crisis regions in various continents. The Dutch academic now teaches the theory and practice of humanitarian assistance. Working from Bochum with colleagues in other countries, he has spearheaded the discipline of humanitarian studies in Europe – a field with great potential.
Prof. Dr. Dennis Dijkzeul
German can be easily learned and taught.
Anastassiya Semyonova, lecturer in German as a foreign language and research associate at Göttingen University's Intercultural German Studies Centre Anastassiya Semyonova from Kazakhstan conducts research into the German language and how best to teach German as a foreign language. As a member of staff at the Intercultural German Studies Centre, cross-border perspectives and international cooperation are an integral part of her research work.
Anastassiya Semyonova
“Germany has an excellent international reputation in renewable energies”
Patricia Chaves from Rio de Janeiro began her training as an engineer in Brazil and made a very conscious decision to specialize in renewable energies in Germany – by completing a postgraduate programme at the University of Oldenburg. Today she is a PhD student at the German Wind Energy Institute (DEWI) in Wilhelmshaven. She regards wind energy as an important future energy source also for Brazil.
Patricia Chaves
“Bacteria don’t stop at frontiers and neither should scientists”
Professor Seyed Hasnain from India has been invited to work in Germany for several months as recipient of a Humboldt Research Award. The microbiologist is conducting research into bacterial pathogens at the Robert Koch Institute in Berlin and at the University of Würzburg.
"We also want to attract internationally distinguished scientists as teachers"
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Liqiu Meng, Vice-President of the Technische Universität München and head of the Department of Cartography
Professor Liqiu Meng from China is the vice-president of a German university. The internationally recognized expert in geoinformatics took on this top position at the Technische Universität München (technical university in Munich) a year ago. One of her key tasks is to further the international character of the acclaimed university of excellence.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Liqiu Meng
"Afghanistan needs highly qualified young professionals to support reconstruction"
On the night of 8 to 9 September Sultan Mohammad was killed in northern Afghanistan during a raid to free a kidnapped New York Times journalist. He had spent the summer break in Kunduz and was intending to return to the Erfurt School of Public Policy to resume his studies. The following text and interview with Sultan Mohammad (both from March of this year) bear testimony to his conviction that he was helping to rebuild his country. The Federal Foreign Office mourns Sultan Mohammad.
Sultan Mohammad
"Creativity and innovation play a key role in global competition"
Professor Karlheinz Brandenburg is one of the stars of German research: His work created the foundation for the development of the MP3 standard, one of the greatest high-tech success stories of recent years. The director of the Fraunhofer Institute in Ilmenau is an Ambassador for the European Year of Creativity and Innovation 2009.
I Want to Make a Difference for My Country
Molecular biologist Dr Damaris Odeny from Kenya is working on decoding the genome of the potato at the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research in Cologne. She wants to learn as much as possible in order to combat hunger in her own country – by breeding more resilient plants, thereby improving harvests.
Science Needs International Networks
Rafig Azzam, professor of engineering geology and hydrogeology, researches and teaches at RWTHAachenUniversity. Important questions relating to environmental and water management are his main concerns. He attaches great importance to international exchange because "we can learn a lot from one another".
