Last week, the School of Applied Technical Sciences (SATS) at the German Jordanian University (GJU) welcomed Prof. Jan-Christian Kuhr, a Flying Faculty member from Stralsund University of Applied Sciences (HOST). During his visit, Prof. Kuhr delivered several insightful seminars and lectures that reflected his extensive academic expertise and strong ties to the industry.
Prof. Kuhr presented a series of specialized lectures covering diverse topics. For master’s students in the Environmental and Renewable Energy Program, he delivered a lecture on electrochemical storage, exploring cutting-edge developments in the field. Drawing from his ongoing research, he also presented a lecture on determining the rotational speed of industrial machines, such as fans and turbines, using vibration spectra.
In another session, Prof. Kuhr tackled a real-world industrial problem by demonstrating how vibration signals measured with an accelerometer can be used to assess the health condition of rotating equipment. He also discussed methods for classifying bearing defect severity based on vibration data.
Motivated by the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Prof. Kuhr shared his work on digital twins for control engineering labs, showcasing how these virtual models empower students to learn independently and remotely while also simulating how industrial development projects are increasingly conducted. Additionally, he delivered a lecture on the innovative topic of how micro-scale technologies can save lives, highlighting the societal impact of engineering research.
Beyond teaching, Prof. Kuhr met with SATS faculty members to explore potential research collaborations between GJU and HOST. The discussions identified several promising fields of mutual interest, including Photovoltaic Systems, Renewable Energies, Green Hydrogen, Artificial Intelligence in Farming, Auto Pasture, Condition Monitoring, Predictive Maintenance, Digital Twins in Education, and Robotics. The meeting concluded with plans to hold further online discussions to strengthen research cooperation between the two institutions.
Before concluding his visit, Prof. Kuhr toured the research and teaching laboratories at SATS and the Energy Engineering Department, gaining an overview of GJU’s applied learning environment and innovative facilities.
This visit further reinforces the strong partnership between GJU and HOST, reflecting the universities’ shared commitment to advancing applied research and academic exchange.