We had the pleasure of hosting Prof. Gunnar Stefansson, from the University of Iceland, Chalmers University of Technology, and Vice President Research at UArctic, at our Chair on the campus of Technical University Darmstadt on 12 and 13 December 2024.

The visit was brimming with engaging discussions on cutting-edge research topics, particularly building and maintaining resilience in transport networks, a critical area of focus in today’s interconnected world. Prof. Stefansson met with Prof. Ralf Elbert and our entire team, exchanging ideas and insights that left us inspired and eager to explore new collaborations. Outside the academic setting, we enjoyed a delicious lunch at the restaurant “Sitte”, ensuring a well-rounded and gastro-cultural exchange.

The visit reached its pinnacle on Friday with the successful defence of Johannes Rentschler’s doctoral thesis! Prof. Stefansson, who provided the second review of Johannes’ dissertation, joined us in celebrating this significant milestone. Congratulations to Johannes on this outstanding achievement!

A heartfelt thank you to Prof. Stefansson for his visit and invaluable contributions. Here's to many more inspiring collaborations in the future!