Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gerold Bausch
Chair of Embedded Systems and Signal Processing
Institute
EBIT | Institute for Electronics and Biomedical Information Technology
Research Profiles
Robotics, Control & AI
Sensors & Signals
Telephone: +49 (0)341 3076 3103
Email: gerold.bausch(at)htwk-leipzig.de
PROZEUS
Process monitoring for early crack detection, optimisation of post-treatment, process control and validation of technological and economic potential
This project validates an innovative process monitoring system for the real-time monitoring of 3D-printed concrete components. The aim is to detect and prevent cracking at an early stage, particularly due to plastic shrinkage, and to optimise curing measures in order to reduce costs and extend service life.
Funding: R&D Consortium Project Funding 2021–2027 (European Regional Development Fund – ERDF)
Associated partners: Sika Deutschland GmbH
Project duration: 06/2025 – 11/2026
PKat4Chem
Plasma-catalytic single-step synthesis of C1–C4 hydrocarbons from CO₂ using enamel as an innovative electrode material in combination with a selective catalyst
The PKat4Chem project uses non-thermal plasma catalysis (NTPK) to convert CO₂ and CH₄ at ambient temperature using dielectric barrier discharge (DBD plasma).
Funding: 7th Energy Research Programme; Area 3.15 Technologies for the CO2 Circular Economy (BMWK)
Cooperation/project partners: University of Leipzig, Ruhr University Bochum, Technical University and Mining Academy Freiberg, Fraunhofer Society for the Promotion of Applied Research (registered association), EDL Anlagenbau Gesellschaft mbH, ARCANUM Energy Systems GmbH & Co. KG, Lausitz Energie Bergbau AG, Multi Industrieanlagen GmbH, enaDyne GmbH,
Project duration: 01/2025 – 12/2027
CAPTAIN
Efficient identification and development of plasma-active catalysts
The CAPTAIN collaborative project brings together the expertise of leading research institutions and companies in Saxony to establish a novel technology platform for the accelerated development of plasma-active catalysts.
Funding: R&D Joint Project Funding 2021–2027 (European Regional Development Fund – ERDF)
Cooperation/project partners: University of Leipzig, Ruhr University Bochum, Edi!Sol GmbH, enaDyne GmbH
Project duration: 01/2025 – 06/2027
EffElek+
Efficiency-optimised enamel electrode material for the selective synthesis of green C1–C4 hydrocarbons – e-fuels, green chemicals, energy carriers
The main objective of this collaborative project is to develop an innovative material, known as ‘functional ceramics’, for use as active electrodes in plasma catalysis.
Funding: SME Innovation: Materials Research (ProMat_KMU) (BMBF)
Cooperation/project partners: Technical University and Mining Academy Freiberg, enaDyne GmbH
Project duration: 10/2024 – 03/2027
Lung microbiome model
A 3D-printed modular lung microbiome-host model for investigating the pharmacokinetics of pulmonary drugs
As part of this project, a bespoke culture chamber is to be designed and developed to meet the specific requirements of the microbiome model.
Funding: Research InfraProNet 2021–2027 (Just Transition Fund – JTF)
Collaboration/project partners: University of Leipzig
Project duration: 07/2024 – 06/2026
AKUT
Structural monitoring: acousto-elastic stress measurement
This project is developing a pioneering online monitoring system for the continuous and cost-effective measurement of mechanical stresses and changes therein within structures.
Funding: BFuE funding for non-profit external industrial research institutions – Innovation Competence; INNO-KOM module: Market-oriented research and development (BMWK)
Cooperation partner: Autobahn GmbH des Bundes
Project duration: 01/2023 – 06/2025
RoadIT 1.0
Development of a sensor-based and AI-supported traffic detector for real-time analysis of road surface wear
A measurement system based on acceleration and temperature sensors, integrated into the road surface, will be used to collect current and historical load data. The vibrations generated by passing vehicles will be translated into vehicle information using artificial intelligence techniques.
Funding: Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport (BMDV)
Cooperation partners: Dresden University of Technology, Infratest Digital Solutions GmbH, N4 Leipzig GmbH, Arlt Bauunternehmen GmbH
Project duration: 01/2023 – 12/2025
DigiTransSachs
Digital transformation processes in Saxony’s economy
DigiTransSachs, a research group at HTWK Leipzig, focuses on digital transformation processes:
- Building Information Modelling
- Industrial Internet of Things
- Supply Chain Management
- Organisational development and management
- Human resources and development
Prof. Gerold Bausch and Jens Helbing are focusing on the field Industrial Internet of Things. This research project, in collaboration with companies, investigates the interactions between interfaces and communication between machines.
If your company is interested in collaborating, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Runway 13
Since April 2020, the team at HTWK’s Startbahn 13 start-up advisory service has been supporting students, alumni, academic staff, lecturers and researchers at HTWK Leipzig who are interested in starting a business or are enthusiastic about start-ups.
The project is funded by grants from the BMWi’s ‘EXIST-Potentiale’ programme over a period of four years.
Centre for Digital Work
The digital transformation is reshaping the world of work: as a think tank, the “Centre for Digital Work” specialises in knowledge management and the associated wide-ranging transfer of knowledge, setting the agenda for the participatory design of change processes in the world of work driven by digitalisation and demographic change. Sustainable networking and diverse cooperative exchange give rise to action-oriented synergies.
HTWK Leipzig is part of the interdisciplinary project partnership.
