Around the world in 16 fellows

In 2025 and 2026, sixteen scientists from thirteen countries are teaching and researching as International Fellows at TH Köln. In interviews they share insights into their experiences at TH Köln.

The individual interviews can be accessed by clicking on the links below. New interviews will be added over time, as more fellows arrive at TH Köln.

For more information on the topic of mobility of scholars and staff, please visit the page of International Scholar Services.

Around the world in 16 fellows: Prof. Dr. John Gal & Prof. Dr. Idit Weiss-Gal

This year and next, sixteen researchers from thirteen countries will be conducting their research and teaching at TH Köln as International Fellows. Two of them are Prof. Dr. John Gal and Prof. Dr. Idit Weiss-Gal. In this interview, they reveal what makes the students at TH Köln special and what they were most looking forward to in Germany. Show more

Around the world in 16 fellows: Prof. Dr. Márcia Buss-Simão

This year and next, sixteen researchers from thirteen countries will be conducting their research and teaching at TH Köln as International Fellows. One of them is Prof. Dr. Márcia Buss-Simão. In this interview, she talks about what international exchange means to her and how she plans to implement the inspiration she has gained in Germany at home in Brazil. Show more

Around the world in 16 fellows: Dr. María Carmen Bachiller Martín

This year and next, sixteen researchers from thirteen countries will be conducting their research and teaching at TH Köln as International Fellows. One of them is María Carmen Bachiller Martín. In this interview, she reveals what she likes about the TH Köln premises, which unexpected projects have been conceived and what she has been up to in Cologne. Show more

Around the world in 16 fellows: International Fellow Prof. Diego Alatorre Guzmán

This year and next, sixteen scientists from thirteen countries are teaching and researching as International Fellows at TH Köln. One of them is Diego Alatorre Guzmán. In this interview, he reveals what international exchange means to him, what he is taking back to Mexico and what role elderberry syrup plays. Show more