Goals and Tasks
Research and Transfer
- The FTZ FMA is a scientific institution that consolidates and communicates the research and transfer activities in the fields of mobility and acoustics within the Faculty of Aviation and Vehicle Systems. It develops solutions to questions, particularly in the technical focus areas specified in §3, thereby contributing to a sustainable future.
- The FTZ FMA constitutes a disciplinary and interdisciplinary scientific institution and research environment for research, development, and transfer projects, including technical services in the areas within its scope.
- The FTZ FMA develops and initiates research projects, supports the conception and execution of research activities, and assists its members in acquiring third-party funding with the goal of achieving excellent scientific results.
- The FTZ FMA coordinates and supports committee activities within scientific and economic organizations. Reviewing activities by its members—for example, for academic journals or doctoral examinations at partner universities—are welcome. The same applies to participation in standardization committees or working groups in professional societies.
- The FTZ FMA coordinates and supports internal scientific exchange as well as collaboration with other national and international universities, research institutions, and non-university partners.
- The FTZ FMA strives to enhance the scientific and technology-transfer reputation of the university.
- The FTZ FMA aims to increase the local, regional, national, and international attractiveness of HAW Hamburg.
Teaching, Doctoral Studies, and Early-Career Support
The FTZ FMA supports early-career researchers. Within the framework of legal regulations and existing cooperation agreements, it participates in graduate programs.
The FTZ FMA promotes the transfer of research findings into teaching and continuing education, as well as communication of results to both professional audiences and the general public. Publications—especially peer-reviewed ones—are encouraged. Regular conference contributions reporting on ongoing research projects are mandatory for FTZ members.
The FTZ FMA is committed to the continuous updating and expansion of teaching in order to achieve, maintain, and further develop high, internationally comparable quality standards.
In connection with research and technology transfer activities, FTZ members with examination authorization define and supervise bachelor’s theses, master’s theses, and dissertations.
Professional Continuing Education
Members of the FTZ Future Mobility and Acoustics may develop continuing education programs aligned with market needs and offer them in the form of theoretical and practice-oriented instructional content for appropriate compensation. Compensation is based on market rates while taking into account usage fees established by the FTZ/university.
The FTZ FMA seeks cooperation with other units at HAW Hamburg established to promote and support research and transfer and coordinates with them regularly.
Technical Services
Upon request from companies, FTZ members offer technical services.
The FTZ FMA seeks cooperation with other units at HAW Hamburg established to promote and support research and transfer and coordinates with them regularly.
A prerequisite for accepting such assignments and providing technical services is prior clarification of available laboratory capacities and obtaining university approval.
Before starting the work, contracts must be concluded through the university or its technology transfer organizations. Legal considerations such as liability and intellectual property protection must be taken into account.
Compensation is based on market rates while considering usage fees established by the FTZ/university.
Exclusive rental of measurement equipment is not intended.
Responsibility for complying with the above rules lies with the respective FTZ member performing the service.
