We are the working group Planning, Design and Construction, in short AG PEK, an independent working group at the department 13 and are responsible for the organization of the project seminars GPEK and IPBU in addition to the student counseling service.
Press Roundup: The Zeller Asphalt Disaster: No End in Sight
June 03, 2026
An article on echo-online.de
Asphalt disaster in Zell: The detour is melting away, and no one knows why. A solution is in sight, but it may take some time.
Press Review: How the Rhine and the Elbe Could Heat Our Living Rooms
June 03, 2026
An article on zeit.de
Rivers store heat; river heat pumps harness it. These systems have enormous potential for the heat transition, but so far they are virtually nonexistent in Germany. Why?
City Cycling
June 02, 2026
The next round kicks off in June—be there!
The cycling competition is organized annually by the Climate Alliance, and Darmstadt, the City of Science, participates in it on an ongoing basis. The shared goal is to spark and foster enthusiasm for cycling, thereby advancing the urban mobility transition. A positive side effect: improved health through regular exercise
Merck Run 2026 – FB 13 Was There!
May 27, 2026
A Look Back
There were 27 registered participants.
Graduation Ceremony 2026
May 27, 2026
Your Evening, Your Photos
Did you receive your certificate on May 8? Click here to view your photos
Visit from Tongji University to Department 13
May 22, 2026
The award goes to the Department of Wastewater Engineering for the second year in a row
On May 7 and 8, the Wastewater Engineering Division of the IWAR Institute, led by Prof. Engelhart, welcomed a delegation from Tongji University in Shanghai. Prof. Dai Xiaohu and Prof. Chen Hongbin from the College of Environmental Science and Engineering, accompanied by a group of master’s and doctoral students, visited TU Darmstadt to discuss current developments in wastewater treatment.
Dr.-Ing. Sinem Fundneider-Kale Awarded the Willy Hager Prize
May 22, 2026
The award goes to the Department of Wastewater Engineering for the second year in a row
Dr. Sinem Fundneider-Kale, a former doctoral candidate in the Wastewater Engineering Division of the IWAR Institute, was awarded the Willy Hager Prize. She received this honor for her groundbreaking scientific work on the topic “Impact of Industrial Chemicals on Anaerobic Granules – Unraveling Inhibitory Effects and Mitigation Strategies.”
ELGIP-Symposium at the Technical University Darmstadt
May 18, 2026
A memorable anniversary
May 18, 2026
The 30th Darmstadt Geotechnics Colloquium on March 12, 2026 at Centralstation, Darmstadt, was a great success.
Graduation ceremony on 8 May 2026 – Best Master’s thesis: Award for Alina Behrendt
May 18, 2026