Joachim Hornegger
@hornegger.bsky.social
Computer scientist, currently president of FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg.
Happy to appoint Matthias Schwendemann as Professor of German as a Foreign Language in Multilingual Contexts at FAU. His work on second language acquisition, classroom research and learner corpora will strengthen our international profile in language education.
November 18, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Happy to appoint Matthias Schwendemann as Professor of German as a Foreign Language in Multilingual Contexts at FAU. His work on second language acquisition, classroom research and learner corpora will strengthen our international profile in language education.
Today we granted tenure to Adrian Meier and promoted him to Full Professor at FAU!
He studies how media and communication shape people’s lives, with a strong focus on social media, mental health, and AI in the workplace (ERC-funded).
We’re proud to welcome him as a tenured full professor at FAU.
He studies how media and communication shape people’s lives, with a strong focus on social media, mental health, and AI in the workplace (ERC-funded).
We’re proud to welcome him as a tenured full professor at FAU.
November 13, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Today we granted tenure to Adrian Meier and promoted him to Full Professor at FAU!
He studies how media and communication shape people’s lives, with a strong focus on social media, mental health, and AI in the workplace (ERC-funded).
We’re proud to welcome him as a tenured full professor at FAU.
He studies how media and communication shape people’s lives, with a strong focus on social media, mental health, and AI in the workplace (ERC-funded).
We’re proud to welcome him as a tenured full professor at FAU.
Today I appointed Jürgen Held as a Professor at FAU.
His work advances fungal diagnostics, metagenomic infection detection, and AI-based risk assessment. He brings science and clinical practice together to identify infections earlier and treat patients more precisely.
His work advances fungal diagnostics, metagenomic infection detection, and AI-based risk assessment. He brings science and clinical practice together to identify infections earlier and treat patients more precisely.
November 13, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Today I appointed Jürgen Held as a Professor at FAU.
His work advances fungal diagnostics, metagenomic infection detection, and AI-based risk assessment. He brings science and clinical practice together to identify infections earlier and treat patients more precisely.
His work advances fungal diagnostics, metagenomic infection detection, and AI-based risk assessment. He brings science and clinical practice together to identify infections earlier and treat patients more precisely.
Another great day for FAU! I appointed Prof. Dr. Robert Cesnjevar from the University of Zurich as Professor of Cardiac Surgery at our University Hospital Erlangen. His research bridges medicine & technology — from tissue engineering to artificial hearts.
October 31, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Another great day for FAU! I appointed Prof. Dr. Robert Cesnjevar from the University of Zurich as Professor of Cardiac Surgery at our University Hospital Erlangen. His research bridges medicine & technology — from tissue engineering to artificial hearts.
Appointed Professor Johann David Hummel as FAU Professor of Tax Law and Public Law. His work bridges national and European systems, focusing on European tax and VAT law. A great addition to FAU’s open, interdisciplinary community — where knowledge moves!
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October 28, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Appointed Professor Johann David Hummel as FAU Professor of Tax Law and Public Law. His work bridges national and European systems, focusing on European tax and VAT law. A great addition to FAU’s open, interdisciplinary community — where knowledge moves!
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Today I appointed Prof. Giovanni Del Galdo as FAU Professor of Information Technology and Electronics and member of the Fraunhofer IIS management board. His work on cognitive sensing, signal processing, and data transmission drives the future of AI and connected systems. Welcome to FAU!
October 27, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Today I appointed Prof. Giovanni Del Galdo as FAU Professor of Information Technology and Electronics and member of the Fraunhofer IIS management board. His work on cognitive sensing, signal processing, and data transmission drives the future of AI and connected systems. Welcome to FAU!
Cup with the President – Energy in Mind 🧠
Visited Valentin Riedl and his team at FAU. They study how the brain is fueled by glucose and oxygen — and can now measure it quantitatively. 20 watts, 12 sugar cubes a day — that’s enough to power our thoughts. Plus: delicious macarons! 🍬
Visited Valentin Riedl and his team at FAU. They study how the brain is fueled by glucose and oxygen — and can now measure it quantitatively. 20 watts, 12 sugar cubes a day — that’s enough to power our thoughts. Plus: delicious macarons! 🍬
October 20, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Cup with the President – Energy in Mind 🧠
Visited Valentin Riedl and his team at FAU. They study how the brain is fueled by glucose and oxygen — and can now measure it quantitatively. 20 watts, 12 sugar cubes a day — that’s enough to power our thoughts. Plus: delicious macarons! 🍬
Visited Valentin Riedl and his team at FAU. They study how the brain is fueled by glucose and oxygen — and can now measure it quantitatively. 20 watts, 12 sugar cubes a day — that’s enough to power our thoughts. Plus: delicious macarons! 🍬
Cup with the President – Sound in Motion.
At FAU, Prof. Sebastian Schlecht and his team turn math and perception into sound.
128 speakers transform a lab into a cathedral.
From formulas to feeling — Moving Knowledge at its best.
At FAU, Prof. Sebastian Schlecht and his team turn math and perception into sound.
128 speakers transform a lab into a cathedral.
From formulas to feeling — Moving Knowledge at its best.
October 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Cup with the President – Sound in Motion.
At FAU, Prof. Sebastian Schlecht and his team turn math and perception into sound.
128 speakers transform a lab into a cathedral.
From formulas to feeling — Moving Knowledge at its best.
At FAU, Prof. Sebastian Schlecht and his team turn math and perception into sound.
128 speakers transform a lab into a cathedral.
From formulas to feeling — Moving Knowledge at its best.
Another special day for FAU.
Ragai Edward Matta has been appointed Professor of Dental, Oral, and Maxillofacial Medicine.
His work bridges digital dentistry, 3D imaging, and clinical excellence.
#FAU #MovingKnowledge
Ragai Edward Matta has been appointed Professor of Dental, Oral, and Maxillofacial Medicine.
His work bridges digital dentistry, 3D imaging, and clinical excellence.
#FAU #MovingKnowledge
October 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Another special day for FAU.
Ragai Edward Matta has been appointed Professor of Dental, Oral, and Maxillofacial Medicine.
His work bridges digital dentistry, 3D imaging, and clinical excellence.
#FAU #MovingKnowledge
Ragai Edward Matta has been appointed Professor of Dental, Oral, and Maxillofacial Medicine.
His work bridges digital dentistry, 3D imaging, and clinical excellence.
#FAU #MovingKnowledge
Another great day for FAU.
Ulrich Rother joins us as Professor of Vascular Surgery.
He works on fluorescence angiography and optoacoustic imaging to improve vascular diagnostics.
Where medicine meets physics and engineering — that’s Moving Knowledge.
Ulrich Rother joins us as Professor of Vascular Surgery.
He works on fluorescence angiography and optoacoustic imaging to improve vascular diagnostics.
Where medicine meets physics and engineering — that’s Moving Knowledge.
October 13, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Another great day for FAU.
Ulrich Rother joins us as Professor of Vascular Surgery.
He works on fluorescence angiography and optoacoustic imaging to improve vascular diagnostics.
Where medicine meets physics and engineering — that’s Moving Knowledge.
Ulrich Rother joins us as Professor of Vascular Surgery.
He works on fluorescence angiography and optoacoustic imaging to improve vascular diagnostics.
Where medicine meets physics and engineering — that’s Moving Knowledge.
Welcome to FAU!
A new semester, full of possibilities.
40,000 minds — one spirit: curiosity, courage, openness.
We cross boundaries and move ideas into action.
Be curious. Be brave. Be FAU.
Welcome home. #MovingKnowledge
A new semester, full of possibilities.
40,000 minds — one spirit: curiosity, courage, openness.
We cross boundaries and move ideas into action.
Be curious. Be brave. Be FAU.
Welcome home. #MovingKnowledge
October 13, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Welcome to FAU!
A new semester, full of possibilities.
40,000 minds — one spirit: curiosity, courage, openness.
We cross boundaries and move ideas into action.
Be curious. Be brave. Be FAU.
Welcome home. #MovingKnowledge
A new semester, full of possibilities.
40,000 minds — one spirit: curiosity, courage, openness.
We cross boundaries and move ideas into action.
Be curious. Be brave. Be FAU.
Welcome home. #MovingKnowledge
How Learning Becomes Science
At this Cup with the President, Nicole Berner, Johannes Hasselhorn, Sebastian Habig, and Anke Lindmeier showed how research and teaching unite — from art and music to chemistry and math.
Curiosity, collaboration, and courage — that’s FAU.
At this Cup with the President, Nicole Berner, Johannes Hasselhorn, Sebastian Habig, and Anke Lindmeier showed how research and teaching unite — from art and music to chemistry and math.
Curiosity, collaboration, and courage — that’s FAU.
October 11, 2025 at 7:25 AM
How Learning Becomes Science
At this Cup with the President, Nicole Berner, Johannes Hasselhorn, Sebastian Habig, and Anke Lindmeier showed how research and teaching unite — from art and music to chemistry and math.
Curiosity, collaboration, and courage — that’s FAU.
At this Cup with the President, Nicole Berner, Johannes Hasselhorn, Sebastian Habig, and Anke Lindmeier showed how research and teaching unite — from art and music to chemistry and math.
Curiosity, collaboration, and courage — that’s FAU.
Another great day at FAU: Dr. Alexander Fischer has joined us as Professor of Modern German Literature.
He explores the turn of the century, the Weimar Republic, and today’s literature — bringing fresh energy to our humanities. Welcome aboard, Alexander!
He explores the turn of the century, the Weimar Republic, and today’s literature — bringing fresh energy to our humanities. Welcome aboard, Alexander!
October 1, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Another great day at FAU: Dr. Alexander Fischer has joined us as Professor of Modern German Literature.
He explores the turn of the century, the Weimar Republic, and today’s literature — bringing fresh energy to our humanities. Welcome aboard, Alexander!
He explores the turn of the century, the Weimar Republic, and today’s literature — bringing fresh energy to our humanities. Welcome aboard, Alexander!
Cup with the President today with Prof. Elke Ober from FAU’s Department of Biology.
Her research decodes how liver tissue builds and regenerates itself — almost like unlocking the secret of Prometheus.
That’s the FAU spirit: bold, interdisciplinary, and moving knowledge forward.
Her research decodes how liver tissue builds and regenerates itself — almost like unlocking the secret of Prometheus.
That’s the FAU spirit: bold, interdisciplinary, and moving knowledge forward.
September 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Cup with the President today with Prof. Elke Ober from FAU’s Department of Biology.
Her research decodes how liver tissue builds and regenerates itself — almost like unlocking the secret of Prometheus.
That’s the FAU spirit: bold, interdisciplinary, and moving knowledge forward.
Her research decodes how liver tissue builds and regenerates itself — almost like unlocking the secret of Prometheus.
That’s the FAU spirit: bold, interdisciplinary, and moving knowledge forward.
Today I appointed Dr. Frank Kunath as Full Professor of Urology at FAU.
Based at our Medical Campus in Upper Franconia, he strengthens our regional presence with a focus on evidence-based medicine and health services research.
Congratulations, Frank!
Based at our Medical Campus in Upper Franconia, he strengthens our regional presence with a focus on evidence-based medicine and health services research.
Congratulations, Frank!
September 26, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Today I appointed Dr. Frank Kunath as Full Professor of Urology at FAU.
Based at our Medical Campus in Upper Franconia, he strengthens our regional presence with a focus on evidence-based medicine and health services research.
Congratulations, Frank!
Based at our Medical Campus in Upper Franconia, he strengthens our regional presence with a focus on evidence-based medicine and health services research.
Congratulations, Frank!
We have appointed Marc Junge as Professor of Eastern European History.
He is a leading specialist on Stalinism and explores repression, political trials, and nation-building in the post-Soviet space. His expertise offers vital insights into the historical roots of today’s Eastern Europe.
He is a leading specialist on Stalinism and explores repression, political trials, and nation-building in the post-Soviet space. His expertise offers vital insights into the historical roots of today’s Eastern Europe.
September 22, 2025 at 10:55 AM
We have appointed Marc Junge as Professor of Eastern European History.
He is a leading specialist on Stalinism and explores repression, political trials, and nation-building in the post-Soviet space. His expertise offers vital insights into the historical roots of today’s Eastern Europe.
He is a leading specialist on Stalinism and explores repression, political trials, and nation-building in the post-Soviet space. His expertise offers vital insights into the historical roots of today’s Eastern Europe.
Great news from FAU: Ferdinand Knieling from our Children’s Hospital has been appointed professor!
He pioneered a new method for non-invasive muscle imaging using Multispectral Optoacoustic Tomography (MSOT), advancing it from lab to human studies.
Congratulations, Ferdinand.
He pioneered a new method for non-invasive muscle imaging using Multispectral Optoacoustic Tomography (MSOT), advancing it from lab to human studies.
Congratulations, Ferdinand.
September 22, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Great news from FAU: Ferdinand Knieling from our Children’s Hospital has been appointed professor!
He pioneered a new method for non-invasive muscle imaging using Multispectral Optoacoustic Tomography (MSOT), advancing it from lab to human studies.
Congratulations, Ferdinand.
He pioneered a new method for non-invasive muscle imaging using Multispectral Optoacoustic Tomography (MSOT), advancing it from lab to human studies.
Congratulations, Ferdinand.
We have appointed Stephan Schwarz-Furlan as Professor of Pathology.
He focuses on salivary gland carcinomas and on pediatric hematopathology, especially bone marrow failure disorders such as myelodysplastic syndrome in children.
With his expertise, he strengthens pathology at FAU. Welcome to FAU!
He focuses on salivary gland carcinomas and on pediatric hematopathology, especially bone marrow failure disorders such as myelodysplastic syndrome in children.
With his expertise, he strengthens pathology at FAU. Welcome to FAU!
September 22, 2025 at 10:52 AM
We have appointed Stephan Schwarz-Furlan as Professor of Pathology.
He focuses on salivary gland carcinomas and on pediatric hematopathology, especially bone marrow failure disorders such as myelodysplastic syndrome in children.
With his expertise, he strengthens pathology at FAU. Welcome to FAU!
He focuses on salivary gland carcinomas and on pediatric hematopathology, especially bone marrow failure disorders such as myelodysplastic syndrome in children.
With his expertise, he strengthens pathology at FAU. Welcome to FAU!
Congratulations!
We appointed Jens Fürst as Professor of Digital Factory with a focus on Medical Technology at our Department of Mechanical Engineering. With his expertise from Siemens Healthineers, he will drive innovation in digitalization and automation for the production systems of the future.
We appointed Jens Fürst as Professor of Digital Factory with a focus on Medical Technology at our Department of Mechanical Engineering. With his expertise from Siemens Healthineers, he will drive innovation in digitalization and automation for the production systems of the future.
September 11, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Congratulations!
We appointed Jens Fürst as Professor of Digital Factory with a focus on Medical Technology at our Department of Mechanical Engineering. With his expertise from Siemens Healthineers, he will drive innovation in digitalization and automation for the production systems of the future.
We appointed Jens Fürst as Professor of Digital Factory with a focus on Medical Technology at our Department of Mechanical Engineering. With his expertise from Siemens Healthineers, he will drive innovation in digitalization and automation for the production systems of the future.
Great news from FAU: Dr. louisa Steines has been appointed Professor of Immunology of the Kidney.
Her translational lab studies patient samples and animal models to develop therapies that help transplanted organs function longer.
Moving Knowledge — from bench to bedside.
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Her translational lab studies patient samples and animal models to develop therapies that help transplanted organs function longer.
Moving Knowledge — from bench to bedside.
@louisasteines.bsky.social
September 9, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Great news from FAU: Dr. louisa Steines has been appointed Professor of Immunology of the Kidney.
Her translational lab studies patient samples and animal models to develop therapies that help transplanted organs function longer.
Moving Knowledge — from bench to bedside.
@louisasteines.bsky.social
Her translational lab studies patient samples and animal models to develop therapies that help transplanted organs function longer.
Moving Knowledge — from bench to bedside.
@louisasteines.bsky.social
Another great day for FAU: Claudia Günther has been promoted to Full Professor! Her research explores the interaction of microorganisms and the immune system, paving the way for new insights and therapies. Congratulations, Claudia!
September 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Another great day for FAU: Claudia Günther has been promoted to Full Professor! Her research explores the interaction of microorganisms and the immune system, paving the way for new insights and therapies. Congratulations, Claudia!
Proud moment for FAU: Hilde Farthofer, currently at the Federal University of Applied Administrative Sciences in Lübeck, is now Professor at our university. Her work on state security law in Germany, Italy & Austria shows how democracies rebuild justice after dictatorship. Welcome, Hilde!
September 4, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Proud moment for FAU: Hilde Farthofer, currently at the Federal University of Applied Administrative Sciences in Lübeck, is now Professor at our university. Her work on state security law in Germany, Italy & Austria shows how democracies rebuild justice after dictatorship. Welcome, Hilde!
Another strong day for FAU!
We’ve appointed Prof. Stefanie Corradini as Head of Radiation Oncology.
Her focus: MR-guided radiotherapy and brachytherapy – advancing precision cancer care.
Excited for what lies ahead under her leadership.
We’ve appointed Prof. Stefanie Corradini as Head of Radiation Oncology.
Her focus: MR-guided radiotherapy and brachytherapy – advancing precision cancer care.
Excited for what lies ahead under her leadership.
August 5, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Another strong day for FAU!
We’ve appointed Prof. Stefanie Corradini as Head of Radiation Oncology.
Her focus: MR-guided radiotherapy and brachytherapy – advancing precision cancer care.
Excited for what lies ahead under her leadership.
We’ve appointed Prof. Stefanie Corradini as Head of Radiation Oncology.
Her focus: MR-guided radiotherapy and brachytherapy – advancing precision cancer care.
Excited for what lies ahead under her leadership.
Just tenured Prof. Blake Walker at FAU. He connects digital geography, health & culture—GIS, violence, storytelling in games, and more. Sharp mind, big heart. His words today: “Erlangen is the most family-friendly city I’ve ever lived in.” - so true.
Welcome, Blake!
Welcome, Blake!
July 29, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Just tenured Prof. Blake Walker at FAU. He connects digital geography, health & culture—GIS, violence, storytelling in games, and more. Sharp mind, big heart. His words today: “Erlangen is the most family-friendly city I’ve ever lived in.” - so true.
Welcome, Blake!
Welcome, Blake!
Another great day for FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg!
We’ve appointed PD Dr. Simone Mader from LMU Munich as Professor of Translational Immunology.
She studies B cells and autoantibodies in autoimmune diseases — where rheumatology meets neurology.
Welcome, Simone! @fau.de
We’ve appointed PD Dr. Simone Mader from LMU Munich as Professor of Translational Immunology.
She studies B cells and autoantibodies in autoimmune diseases — where rheumatology meets neurology.
Welcome, Simone! @fau.de
July 25, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Another great day for FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg!
We’ve appointed PD Dr. Simone Mader from LMU Munich as Professor of Translational Immunology.
She studies B cells and autoantibodies in autoimmune diseases — where rheumatology meets neurology.
Welcome, Simone! @fau.de
We’ve appointed PD Dr. Simone Mader from LMU Munich as Professor of Translational Immunology.
She studies B cells and autoantibodies in autoimmune diseases — where rheumatology meets neurology.
Welcome, Simone! @fau.de