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Around the world in 27 fellows

From 2025 to 2027, 27 researchers from 19 countries will be conducting their research and teaching at TH Köln as International Fellows. In interviews they share insights into their experiences at TH Köln.

An increase in funding opportunities now allows for 27 instead of the originally planned 16 International Fellows to stay at TH Köln. New interviews will be added over time, as more fellows arrive at TH Köln.

The individual interviews can be accessed by clicking on the links below.

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

Prof. Dr. Jörg Finsterwalder (Image: privat)

Around the world in 27 fellows: Prof. Dr. Jörg Finsterwalder

From 2025 to 2027, 27 researchers from 19 countries will be conducting their research and teaching at TH Köln as International Fellows. One of them is Prof. Dr. Jörg Finsterwalder. In this interview, he discusses the connection between storytelling and food and what he likes about TH Köln. Show more

Around the world in 16 fellows: Dr. Evangelos Favvas

In 2025 and 2026, sixteen researchers from thirteen countries will be conducting their research and teaching at TH Köln as International Fellows. One of them is Dr. Evangelos Favvas. In this interview, he discusses why he considers international exchange essential and how he was welcomed as an international visiting researcher at TH Köln. Show more

Karla Mayke Círico Scherer Schlichting (Image: privat)

Around the world in 16 fellows: Karla Mayke Cirico Scherer Schlichting

In 2025 and 2026, sixteen researchers from thirteen countries will be conducting their research and teaching at TH Köln as International Fellows. One of them is Karla Mayke Cirico Scherer Schlichting. In this interview, she reveals why she values international exchange, what she likes about TH Köln, and why she came to Cologne. Show more

Around the world in 16 fellows: Prof. Dr. Farhat Naz

In 2025 and 2026, sixteen researchers from thirteen countries will be conducting their research and teaching at TH Köln as International Fellows. One of them is Prof. Dr. Farhat Naz. In this interview, she talks about what India can learn from Germany in terms of disaster management and what she likes about intercultural exchange. Show more

Dr. Dario Fernando Zambrano Mera (Image: privat)

Around the world in 16 fellows: Dr. Darío Fernando Zambrano Mera

In 2025 and 2026, sixteen researchers from thirteen countries will be conducting their research and teaching at TH Köln as International Fellows. One of them is Dr. Darío Fernando Zambrano Mera. In this interview, he explains why he wanted to come to Cologne, what makes TH Köln's approach so practice-oriented, and how the polymer laboratory creates the conditions for high-caliber research. Show more

Porträt von Prof. Dr. Moti Gigi (Image: privat)

Around the world in 16 fellows: Prof. Dr. Moti Gigi

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. Moti Gigi. In this interview, he shares how the events following October 7th informed his stay at TH Köln, what poetry and food have got to do with cultural exchange, and how Cologne’s contrasts endeared the city to him. Show more

Prof. Dr. Martin Mullins (Image: privat)

Around the world in 16 fellows: Prof. Martin Mullins

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. Martin Mullins. In this interview, he discusses the differences between TH Köln and his home university, the University of Limerick, and what he hopes TH Köln can achieve. Show more

Dr. Afi Amen Christele Attiogbe (Image: privat)

Around the world in 16 fellows: Dr. Afi Amen Christele Attiogbe

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 Dr. Afi Amen Christele Attiogbe. In this interview, she talks about her reasons for participating in the international exchange program, the cultural diversity at TH Köln, and what she definitely wants to experience in Germany. Show more

Prof. Dr. John Gal & Prof. Dr. Idit Weiss-Gal (Image: privat)

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

Prof. Dr. Márcia Buss-Simão (Image: privat)

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

Prof. Diego Alatorre Guzmán (Image: privat)

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

Dr. María Carmen Bachiller Martín (Image: privat)

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