Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences has three university-recognised research priorities (HSFP), which are evaluated at regular intervals by the central research commission in the categories of third-party funding, young academics and reputation. The evaluation takes the form of sanctions in the event of non-compliance. Two areas of focus are represented in the HRK's research map https://www.forschungslandkarte.de/en/research-map-for-applied-sciences/map-search.
Electrical Engineering
- Compressed sensing and software-defined radio
- Embedded diagnostic systems
- Vehicle electronics and automation technology
- IT-5D security technology -> further information
- Mathematical modeling of ion channels
- Microscopy and materials diagnostics
- Supply industry
Computer Science
- Digital audio processing
- Information architectures
- Administrative organization with IT and e-government
- Multimedia marketing
- Neuroinformatics and signal processing
Mechanical Engineering
- Plastics technology
- Laser technology
- Structural mechanics and measurement technology
- Tribology and lightweight structural design
Commercial Law
- Energy law
- Real estate law
- Information law
- International commercial law
- National park law
- Public commercial law
- Personnel, labour and social law
- Quality and environmental management
- Restructuring management
- Copyright, internet and competition law
Economics
- Digitalisation and Internet communication
- International finance
- Cost accounting and controlling
- Language and law
- Taxation and balance sheets
- Tourism industry and business start-ups