Basic information
The focus of DigiTech is on research questions in the context of digital technologies and their application in society, economy and environment. Examples of key areas are big data, data analytics, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things and cyber security applied to major challenges such as the energy transition, mobility, modern working methods and processes or Industry 4.0.
Part of the doctoral procedure at DigiTech is the structured doctoral programme, which supports you in your further development towards independent scientific work. In addition to written reports and a presentation after three years, you will take part in scientific qualification courses and be involved in teaching. You will find all important information in the doctoral regulation and the respective guidelines.
General procedure
- Preliminary topic proposal with research objectives and research idea
- Search for a supervisor at Landshut University of Applied Sciences (must be a member of DigiTech)
- Finalize research topic
- Preparation of a written exposé together with the supervisor
- Submission of application for acceptance as doctoral candidate to the THD doctoral school
- Decision of the doctoral committee on acceptance
- If the decision is positive, get placed on the doctoral list
- Enrolment via university certificate WilMa
Structured doctoral programme
Academic qualification courses
- Participation in accordance with §10 (1) of the doctoral regulations
- Get courses at the universities (HS Landshut, TH Deggendorf, TH Augsburg) or courses already attended be credited
- Crediting will be done via OPAL (further information will follow)
Annual reports
- Submission confirmation of the interview held in accordance with §10 (2) & (3) of the doctoral regulations
- Complete the form provided at Primuss (THD) and upload it there by September each year (supplements: memo and form for personal work documentation)
Interim report
- Interim report in a colloquium after 3 years at the latest according to §10 (2) & (3) of the doctoral regulations
- Planned: July 2025 (detailed information will follow)
