The Institute for Applied Research (IAF) is divided into two main research areas with a total of nine competence centres and new fields of research. The Innovation & Transfer field supports researchers in all questions concerning transfer. The research management provides additional operational and administrative support.

The IAF is managed by a scientific directorate consisting of Prof. Dr. Uta Bronner as Scientific Director as well as Prof. Dr. Dieter Uckelmann and Prof. Dr. Berndt Zeitler as deputies.

Contact person

Dieter Uckelmann
Dieter Uckelmann dieter.uckelmann@hft-stuttgart.de +49 711 8926 2632
Heidrun Bögner-Balz
Heidrun Bögner-Balz heidrun.boegner-balz@hft-stuttgart.de +49 711 8926 2776
Berndt Zeitler
Berndt Zeitler berndt.zeitler@hft-stuttgart.de +49 711 8926 2507