Alumni Go Global: Alumni Voices from All Around the World
They came to Stuttgart from around the world. Where did life take them from here?
Some stayed in Stuttgart, others moved on to new countries and continents. Meet our international alumni and discover the stories, experiences and unexpected paths that followed their time in Stuttgart.
Discover Alumni Voices from around the world:
Our alumni from all around the globe answer five questions about how their time on campus shaped their career and what advice they would give international students.
“I can no longer imagine a life away from the laboratory. Stuttgart is where I found that passion.”
Gideok Kim came from Korea to Stuttgart to pursue his PhD in experimental physics. Here, he discovered not only his passion for research, but also how international encounters can change the way we see the world. After working in Korea, he returned to Stuttgart and now leads the Thin Film Technology group at the Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research.
Matthew Hoehler on global perspectives, lasting connections, and his journey from Stuttgart to research leadership in the U.S.
A chance encounter led Matthew Hoehler to the University of Stuttgart, where he earned his Ph.D. and deepened his passion for research at the intersection of science and industry. Today, he leads the Fire Research Division at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the United States, overseeing around 65 scientists.
Tawheed Bashar on growth, sustainability, and discovering what she is capable of
What began with studying Water Resources Engineering and Management (WAREM) at the University of Stuttgart became much more than an academic journey for Tawheed Bashar. Today, she is a Regenerative Innovation & Sustainability Advisor, founder of Eco Genius, and freelance advisor—bringing together sustainability, innovation, and entrepreneurship.