The Team.
Project Management
Prof. Dr. Stefan Braun
- Education in Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS), engineering studies in Germany, PhD in Sweden
- MEMS/semiconductor industry experience in research, development, and manufacturing (Frontend, Backend) at Silex Microsystems and industry giant Robert Bosch GmbH
- Professor in the MEMS program at the University of Applied Sciences Kaiserslautern
- Master’s programs in the MEMS field, training and further education
- Always interested in ideas and opportunities to explain MEMS and its industry
Role
Department
Computer Science & Microsystems Engineering
Field of Study
Design of Miniaturized Mechanical Systems
Program Director
Master’s in “Systems Engineering for Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems or Biomedical Micro Engineering”
Contact
stefan.braun(at)hs-kl(dot)de
Projektleitung
M. Sc. Tina Jene
- Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Microsystems Engineering, University of Applied Sciences Kaiserslautern
- Specialization: Cleanroom technology & web-based teaching
- Project coordinator for the Zweibrücken site in training & education – creation of blended learning modules for MNT manufacturing processes and equipment
- Development & implementation of various machine simulations for delivering virtual cleanroom and process experiences (VTL)
- Networking with stakeholders in training and education within the region
Role
Department
Engineer in Microsystems & Nanotechnology
Field of Study
Project Assistant for Blended Learning – Concept Creation for Teaching and Learning Materials, Learning Platforms, VTL
Project Coordinator
Teaching Assistant
Contact
tina.jene(at)hs-kl(dot)de
Software Engineer
M. Sc. Pascal Geisert
Career Path
- Completed a Bachelor’s degree in Media Computer Science and a Master’s degree in Computer Science with a focus on Software Development at the University of Applied Sciences Kaiserslautern.
- Since 2022, responsible for software development of digital twins for the virtual cleanroom and process experiences (the Virtual Technology Lab - VTL) as part of the skills4chips project.
- Concept development for various digital twins
- Frontend and backend development of web applications for the VTL digital twins
- Image and video editing for the VTL
Role
Project Assistant for Blended Learning in the skills4chips project – Concept creation and development of learning simulations
Contact
pascal.geistert(at)hs-kl(dot)de
Software Engineer
B. Sc. Sven Kirtz
Career Path
- Completed a two Bachelor’s degrees in Media Computer Science and Digital Media Marketing at the University of Applied Sciences Kaiserslautern and joined the project as a project assistant in 2022.
- Specialized on app development and user experience, he conceptualizes and develops the web applications of the Virtual Technology Lab (VTL).
- Development of web applications of digital twins and management tools
- UX lead in collaboration with specialists from Microsystems Engineering
- Creation of graphics and animations for the applications of the VTL
Aktuelles
Project Assistant for Blended Learning in the skills4chips project – Concept creation and development of learning simulations
Contact
sven.kirtz(at)hs-kl(dot)de
Media Computer Scientist / Virtual Design
B. Sc. Jonas Wallach
Career Path
- Completed a B.Sc. in Media Informatics at Saarland University in 2021 and has been studying Virtual Design at Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences since then.
- Specialized in 3D modeling and the creation of interactive applications.
- Works in the skills4chips project as a project assistant responsible for visualizations and simulations.
- Creates realistic 3D models of machines from the cleanroom at the University of Applied Sciences Kaiserslautern, Zweibrücken campus.
- Modeling of machine processes through 3D animations and renderings.
- Develops interactive learning simulations in Unreal Engine that allow virtual operation of the equipment.
Role
Project Assistant for Blended Learning in the skills4chips project – Creation of visualizations and simulations
Contact
jonas.wallach(at)hs-kl(dot)de