Theses within the CirculaTUM network
We are pleased if you are interested in writing your thesis within the CirculaTUM network.
The network is supported by the Chair of Materials Handling, Material Flow, Logistics (fml) and the Chair of Circular Economy and Sustainability Assessment (CEC). Theses that are developed within the network or in cooperation with CirculaTUM are typically supervised by one of these two chairs.
A prerequisite for writing a thesis within the network is a strong academic interest in topics related to the circular economy. Ideally, you have already engaged with a relevant subject area through courses or practical projects.
In 2027, the Landesgartenschau Rheinland-Pfalz will take place in Neustadt an der Weinstraße. It will be the first State Garden Show in Germany inspired by the principles of circular economy. In collaboration with the City of Neustadt, we offer the opportunity to provide scientific support for this innovation process as part of a Bachelor's or Master's thesis (in German or English).
Possible thesis topics:
- First C2C‑Inspired Landesgartenschau: Energy and Material Flow Analysis as an Assessment Framework for Circular Economy Practices (Life Cycle Assessment, Energy Efficiency, Carbon Footprint)
- Making Sustainability Measurable – Development of Indicators for Assessing the Landesgartenschau in the Context of the SDGs
- The C2C Landesgartenschau as a Temporary Living Lab for Sustainable Urban Development: Dynamics, Collaborations, and the Impact of Actor Networks (Optionally in Retrospective)
We look forward to receiving your application for a thesis via the application form below.
No specific topic yet?
If you are interested in writing a thesis that is not currently offered directly through the CirculaTUM network, we encourage you to reach out to the participating chairs independently and explore potential connections. You can find an overview of all member chairs here. There, you can directly contact potential supervisors.
You are also welcome to propose your own thesis topic, provided it meets academic standards and suitable supervision capacities are available. The scope and academic level of the thesis (Bachelor’s or Master’s) will be discussed in an initial meeting with the supervisor.
If you are interested in writing your thesis within the CirculaTUM network, please apply using the form linked below. Your information will be forwarded to potential supervisors. We kindly ask you not to send applications via email or submit multiple requests.