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Kerstin Eckert holds the Chair of Transport Processes at Interfaces at the Technische Universität Dresden and has a joint appointment at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) since October 2016. She leads the department at HZDR's Institute of Fluid Dynamics. Her research primarily focuses on transport processes at interfaces, the extraction of metals from ores, and the production of valuable substances in the chemical industry. Eckert is actively working on optimizing separation processes and multiphase flows to contribute to resource-efficient production methodologies. As a professor, she emphasizes the importance of continuously learning and conducting research at a high level, while also teaching her subject area effectively. She strives to provide students with guidance and support, advocating for curiosity and motivation to achieve great results through hard work and self-discipline. Looking towards the future, Eckert believes that interdisciplinary cooperation and a better understanding of cross-scale processes will be key, merging experimental and simulation approaches. She expresses a strong commitment to scientific excellence and aims to enhance the university's profile amid societal challenges.
Administered under the Faculty of Mechanical Science and Engineering. Includes specializations like Design Engineering and Production Engineering.