IEOM Student Chapter at Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany
IEOM THA Student Chapter
Faculty Advisor:
Dr. Simone Kubowitsch
Professor for Personnel Psychology
School of Business
Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg
Augsburg, Germany
simone.kubowitsch@tha.de
University or Department Website: https://www.tha.de/
Department Chair/Head: Prof. Dr. Gordon Rohrmair
April 2025
IEOM Student Chapter Officers, April 2025Â
| Officer | Name |
| President | Joshua Braun |
| Vice President | Filmon Zemo |
| Director of Social Media | Kathrin Polly |
| Director of Program/Activities | Natalie Hogh |
| Director of Membership | Felix Pfeifer |
| Director of Communication | Erik Bußjäger |
 IEOM Student Chapter Members, April 2025
- Luca Stehle
- Jana Schäfer
- Phat Do
- Felix Gruber
- Julius Bauer
- Julian Huhn
- Julian Muffert
- Lisa Fuhrmann
IEOM Student Chapter Officers, 2024 – 2025
| Officer | Name | |
| President: | Joshua Braun | Joshua.braun@hs-augsburg.de |
| Director of Social Media: | Kathrin Polly | |
| Director of Program/Activities: | Natalie Hogh | |
| Director of Membership: | Sabrina Meyer | |
| Director of Communication: | Erik Bußjäger | Erik.bussjaerger@hs-augsburg.de |
IEOM Student Chapter Members, 2024-2025
| Name | |
| Michaela Lechner | |
| Lena Maywald | |
| Luca Stehle | |
| Julius Uhlmann | |
| Bryan Yi Hua Lim |
Activity Report – March and April 2025
1) Project: Evaluation of worker assistance systems (March & April, 2025)
We continued our collaboration with the Production Research Factory at the Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg, focusing on the evaluation of worker assistance systems used in assembly and production environments.
The first phase of our project is now nearing completion. During this phase, we conducted thorough desk research, which included a market analysis of current worker assistance systems, a review of related academic and industrial work in the field, and an exploration of relevant psychological concepts. Additionally, we developed qualitative research guidelines to support the data collection in the upcoming second phase.
We recently presented the results of this first phase at the Production Research Factory at the Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg.
2) Extension of the Student Chapter (March, 2025)
This semester, our chapter has grown both in membership and diversity! We’re excited to now include students from a wider range of study programs — including Business Psychology, Data Science, and Business Engineering. This interdisciplinary mix brings fresh perspectives and new ideas to our projects.
We officially kicked off the semester in March with an engaging introductory session to welcome new members and get everyone aligned for the months ahead.
3) Membership Promotion & Presentation of Chapter (April, 2025)
At this year’s Pyramid — the career and networking fair of the Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg — we hosted a booth to present our chapter and connect with potential new members. The event was a great opportunity to showcase who we are, what we do, and how students can get involved in our ongoing projects and initiatives.
Throughout the day, we engaged in conversations with many curious and motivated students from a variety of study programs. We introduced them to the core activities of our chapter, including our ongoing collaboration with the Production Research Factory, and explained how being part of our team can help develop valuable skills in research, teamwork, and leadership.
Activity Report for: July 2024 – February 2025
1) Chapter Chapter foundation
Chapter foundation at the IEOM conference in Augsburg
Juli 2024
2) Activity: Â Chapter Meetings
Regular meetings with chapter members to organize activities and plan future projects
3) Membership Promotion:
Planning and hosting an on-campus event to introduce the chapter to fellow students, promote engagement, and encourage membership. Additionally, launching and managing an Instagram account to enhance our chapter’s online presence.
November 2024
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4) Activity: Industry Collaboration
Meetings with two companies and the Assessment & Production Research Factory of the Technische Hochschule Augsburg to introduce our chapter, explore potential partnerships, and identify collaborative project opportunities.
November & Dezember 2024
 Photo: A picture of the research factory
5) Activity: Project Kick OffÂ
Project kick-off of our new collaboration with the Production Research Factory at the Technische Hochschule Augsburg. We have an innovative journey focused on advancing research and development in production technologies a head of us!
February 2025
