The University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE) is excited to welcome Avneet Kaur from Lehigh University (USA) as a 2026 Ruhr Fellow. Hosted by the Chair of Sustainability and Innovation in Digital Ecosystems, Avneet will participate in an intensive summer program combining academic research with industry experience in Germany’s Ruhr region.

Prof. Hannes Rothe and Arslan Haider will provide academic supervision for her research project, focusing on how digital platforms and data ecosystems can drive sustainable entrepreneurship. Dr. Tomasz Waliczko and Karina Eifert will handle the program's management, coordinating logistics and international mobility.

The Ruhr Fellowship offers a comprehensive itinerary designed for top-tier North American students. It includes advanced research collaborations on digital sustainability projects at UDE, cultural excursions, and German language seminars. Furthermore, the fellow gains exclusive networking access to corporate partners and regional startup hubs across the UA Ruhr network.

The Chair extends a warm welcome to Avneet and looks forward to a productive summer of transatlantic collaboration!