Dr. Michael Ortgiese

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Biography

Michael Ortgiese is the head of the Department of Transportation and Mobility Management at the Technical University of Berlin. His research focuses on the technological, organizational, and planning frameworks for the implementation of new traffic management systems and mobility services. Key questions include the potentials of infrastructure networking with vehicles for efficient, environmentally-friendly, and safe mobility. His work examines the requirements posed by vehicle automation on infrastructure and explores new communication standards and information technology architectures for designing traffic management structures. Ortgiese also investigates how new mobility services can be integrated into a cohesive system with public transport. His research accompanies the institutional transformation process, including the introduction of new systems and migration of existing ones at the conceptual level. He is involved in simulation studies for cities and regions which support conceptual work and co-creation processes. Ortgiese is dedicated to finding innovative solutions for the challenges facing urban and rural mobility management and engages with current societal issues through his teaching and collaborative projects.

Research Interests

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.