Focus of Research

Research profile "Applied Mathematics"

The Institutes of the Department of Mathematics develop mathematically founded methods for concrete problems within applied mathematics. The following areas are of particular interes

• Numerical linear algebra
• Partial differential equations
• Computer algebra and algorithmic group theory
• Stochastic processes, especially in relation to financial mathematics and emergency research
• Mathematical optimisation in the areas of transport, logistics, production and communication

communication and mobile, distributed systems

With the term „internet of things“ technologies are associated, which let users, mobile devices and intelligent items connect themselves spontaneously to a network in order to exchange information.

embedded systems

Almost invisible for the user an embedded system performs its service in several applications and devices by taking over managing, regulating or supervising tasks.

Production, Logistics, and Transportation

Workflows and processes in production, logistics and transport must be constantly adapted to a changing environment. The existing dynamic processes must be recorded using suitable models and procedures in order to allow optimal control. The high demand for information when making decisions in production, logistics and transport requires operational information systems that acquire, analyse and provide information in order to be able to derive an optimal action (decision).

Finance and Controlling

The globalisation of companies and thus their activities on international financial markets requires international financial management. Uncertainty about certain conditions or risks in companies (insurance companies, banks, etc.) makes risk management indispensable in order to be adequately protected when events occur.

Management of Technology, Innovation, and Information

The development of new, particularly mobile, technologies creates innovation potential for companies, which can be reflected in the form of new products and services. The description and change of relationships in electronic networks between companies and customers must be researched, as information is collected in markets, disseminated and then made available in customer-oriented services (e-commerce, e-services).

International Relations

Research at the Chair of International Relations focuses on theoretical and empirical analyses of global governance, international institutions and organisations.

In particular, the Chair works on

•     Global Crime Governance
•     Governance of global illegal markets
•     Non-traditional Security Risks
•     Global governance, international institutions and policy diffusion in world society

Comparative government and politics analytics

The research focus of the Comparative Government and Policy Field Analysis department is on analyses of the political governance of the state, market and society and the comparative study of government systems.

The relationship between political institutions, political processes and political outcomes is a central object of investigation. The main areas of specialisation are:

• Environmental and transport policy
• Escalation in major infrastructure and construction projects
• Social and health policy
• Sustainability in regional urban development
• Education policy

Sociology - Work, Economics, Organisation

The centre of the department's work focuses on questions relating to the future of work. In terms of sectors, theory-based empirical studies in the automotive industry, the financial services sector and the extremely expansive business services sector dominate.

The following topics are dealt with in more detail:

• Dynamics and differentiation of service sectors
• Customer and client requirements in selected service sectors/li>
• Industrial relations and organisational change
• Forms of work and employment as well as organisational networks in the field of knowledge-intensive services.
• The development of corporate governance structures in Germany.
• The future perspective of university continuing education programmes and educational networks with the aim of creating the conditions for qualitatively new programmes and better permeability.
• Structures of industrial production work in the perspective of Industry 4.0.

Sociology - social structure analysis and empirical social research

The Department analyses different areas of the social structure of modern contemporary societies on the basis of theory and empirical social research. In addition to our own data collection, we analyse social science and official microdata in particular.

The following fields of research are at the centre of interest:

• Empirical social structure analysis
• Sociological life course research
• Socio-economic, gender-specific and ethnic inequalities
• Changes in family and living arrangements
• Demographic change and mobility

Communication and Media Sciences

The Department of Communication and Media Sciences at TU Braunschweig is centred on current and socially relevant aspects of media use and media change through digital communication. In addition to general research into media use, reception and media impact, the department's research focuses on the following areas:

• Online communication
• Academic communication
• Methodology