Faculty of Spatial Development & Infrastructure Systems: Founding phase completed. New dean's office

The Faculty of Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems has completed its founding phase. The youngest faculty at TH Köln has achieved a great deal since then. It has developed and introduced a new bachelor's degree program and integrated the Institute for Natural Resources Technology and Management (ITT) (formerly the Institute for Technology and Resource Management in the Tropics and Subtropics) into the faculty.

In addition, the faculty has been able to further expand its transdisciplinary research approaches and has established a strong regional presence in the Rhineland through collaborations and the establishment of real-world laboratories and student projects.

Special thanks go to the founding dean, Prof. Dr. Lars Ribbe, and the founding vice dean, Prof. Dr. Udo Nehren, whose commitment has contributed significantly to the development and successful establishment of the new faculty.

New Dean's Office in place

On September 3, 2025, a new Dean's Office was elected for the faculty. Prof. Dr. Sabine Schlüter takes over as Dean, Prof. Dr. Johannes Hamhaber as Vice Dean for Academic Affairs. The newly created Vice Dean's Office for Research and Transfer is filled by Prof. Dr. Ramchandra Bhandari. The new dean's office is looking forward to tackling upcoming development opportunities and challenges as a strong team with drive and innovative power.