Dr. Annika Hock

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Annika Hock is a researcher and doctoral candidate in sustainable building systems at the German Federal Institute for Research on Building, Urban Affairs and Spatial Development (BBSR). She has pursued a B.Sc. in Architecture and Urban Planning from the University of Stuttgart followed by a specialization in City Sanitation Planning and Solid Waste Management in India. Hock then attained an M.Sc. in Cities & Sustainability with a focus on Urban, Energy, and Environmental Planning from Aalborg University, Denmark. Currently, she investigates methodologies for sustainable building and is involved in educational activities related to sustainable architecture. Her work emphasizes the integration of urban ecological concepts into building practices, addressing challenges posed by climate change and urbanization. Hock aims to facilitate transformative changes in urban environments by fostering discussions on the balance between urbanization and ecological sustainability.

Research Interests

Experience

Researcher / Doctoral Candidate

2022-01-01 — Present

BBSR • Berlin, Germany

Engaged in foundational and systematic research on sustainable building practices.

Requirements for Technical University of Berlin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
PTE
Overall
Required:65
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Recognized first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) Specific ECTS in related subjects (e.g., 36 ECTS in Fundamentals of Computer Science for CS programs) Evidence of previous Master's studies (if applicable) Module descriptions of previous study program
Application Checklist
  • Officially certified copy of University degree certificate
  • Transcript of Records
  • Tabular CV
  • Motivation letter (program specific)
  • APS Certificate (for applicants from China, India, and Vietnam)
  • Proof of English proficiency (B2/C1 depending on program)
  • Copy of Passport
  • Preliminary Review Documentation (VPD) from uni-assist
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent for general engineering and computer science programs. Specific advanced master's (MBA/Energy) may require 1 year of professional experience.