# Rectorate

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Copyright: © Heike Lachmann

## Members of the Rectorate

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| Copyright: © Peter Winandy  Univ.-Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Dr. h.c. mult. [Ulrich Rüdiger](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/wir/Einrichtungen/Rektorat/~cbpy/Univ-Prof-Dr-rer-nat-Dr-hc-mult-U/lidx/1/) Rector *“At RWTH, our mission is to generate knowledge that makes a difference – tackling global challenges through interdisciplinary research and strategic partnerships with industry to deliver sustainable, real-world solutions.”* | Copyright: © Martin Braun  [Thomas Trännapp](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/wir/Einrichtungen/Verwaltung/~bvsj/Kanzler/lidx/1/) Chancellor *“Our University administration is dedicated to creating the conditions for excellence in research, teaching, and technology transfer. Through strong academic and administrative leadership, we advance RWTH’s mission and long-term success.”* |
| Copyright: © Martin Braun  Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. [Sabine Brück-Dürkop](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/wir/Einrichtungen/Rektorat/~qzbak/Univ-Prof-Dipl-Ing-Sabine-Brueck-Duerk/lidx/1/) Vice-Rector for Human Resources Management *“Diversity in backgrounds, perspectives, and talents is the foundation of innovative teaching and world-class research at RWTH. By actively promoting equity and inclusion, we empower every member of our community to reach their full potential.”* | Copyright: © Peter Winandy  Univ.-Prof. Dr. rer. soc. [Ute Habel](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/wir/Einrichtungen/Rektorat/~rdzh/Univ-Prof-Dr-rer-soc-Ute-Habel/lidx/1/) Vice-Rector for International Affairs *“We build strong international partnerships and foster global knowledge exchange to enrich research and learning at RWTH. At the same time, we support our students and scholars in pursuing academic excellence on the world stage.”* |
| Copyright: © Martin Braun  Univ.-Prof. Dr. [Sandra Korte-Kerzel](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/wir/Einrichtungen/Rektorat/~bidqul/Univ-Prof-Dr-Sandra-Korte-Kerzel/lidx/1/) Vice-Rector for Research *“RWTH brings together creative minds across disciplines to tackle today’s most pressing challenges. With world-class facilities and a collaborative environment, we provide the space where bold ideas become sustainable solutions.”* | Copyright: © Carl Brunn  Univ.-Prof. Dr. Ir. Dr. h.c. [Joost-Pieter Katoen](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/wir/Einrichtungen/Rektorat/~bityxi/Univ-Prof-Dr-Ir-Joost-Pieter-Katoen/lidx/1/) Vice-Rector for Teaching and Learning *“The responsible integration of AI – alongside interdisciplinary and cross-functional skills – is becoming essential to shaping the future of higher education.”* |
| Copyright: © Peter Winandy  Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. [Matthias Wessling](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/wir/Einrichtungen/Rektorat/~gihm/Univ-Prof-Dr-Ing-Matthias-Wessling/lidx/1/) Vice-Rector for Translation and Transfer *“RWTH’s DeepTech ecosystem fosters entrepreneurial leadership by turning cutting-edge research and learning into real-world impact.”* |  |

## The Rectorate Team

| Name | Contact |
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| Personal Assistant to the Rector  [Natascha Reip](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/bdfr/lidx/1/gguid/PER-LDW6LEC) | Phone: +49 241 80-94003  [referentin@rektorat.rwth-aachen.de](mailto:referentin@rektorat.rwth-aachen.de) |
| Rectorate Coordinator  [Lisa Portz](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/bdfr/lidx/1/gguid/PER-SVQ3UNS) | Phone: +49 241 80-94004  [lisa.portz@rektorat.rwth-aachen.de](mailto:lisa.portz@rektorat.rwth-aachen.de) |
| Rector's Office  [Marion Sellung](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/bdfr/lidx/1/gguid/PER-LDPV43B) | Phone: +49 241 80-94001  [rektorat@rwth-aachen.de](mailto:rektorat@rwth-aachen.de) |
| Vice-Rectors' Office  [Sylvia Meurers](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/bdfr/lidx/1/gguid/PER-9VL3285) | Phone: +49 241 80-94002  [Prorektorate@rektorat.rwth-aachen.de](mailto:Prorektorate@rektorat.rwth-aachen.de) |
| Assistance to the Vice-Rectors' and Rector's Office  Emel Malms | Phone: +49 241 80-94002  [assistenz@rektorat.rwth-aachen.de](mailto:assistenz@rektorat.rwth-aachen.de) |

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