President's Office

The University of Hohenheim is headed by the President’s Office. It consists of the President, the Chancellor, and four Vice Presidents. The following are members of the President’s Office:

President

The University of Hohenheim mourns the loss of President Prof. Dr. Dabbert, who died unexpectedly on 1 October 2024 after a serious illness. Until a successor is appointed, the President's official duties will be carried out by the five-member President's Office.

Telephone: +49 711 459 22000
Email: rektorat@uni-hohenheim.de

Obituary Prof. Dr. Dabbert | Digital condolence book

Dr. Katrin Scheffer, Kanzlerin der Universität hohenheim

Chancellor

The Chancellor heads the entire University administration and is a permanent member of the President's Office.

Dr. Katrin Scheffer

Telephone: +49 711 459 23000
Email: kanzlerin@uni-hohenheim.de

Prof. Dr. Julia Fritz-Steuber, Prorektorin für Forschung

Vice President for Research, Early Career Researchers, and Transfer

The Vice President for Research, Early Career Researchers, and Transfer is responsible for research and early career researchers. This includes the further development of the University’s research profile and research infrastructure as well as research funding.

Prof. Dr. Julia Fritz-Steuber

Telephone: +49 711 459 22228
Email: prorektorat-forschung@uni-hohenheim.de

Prof. Dr. Andreas Pyka, Prorektor für Internationalisierung

Vice President for International Affairs

The Vice President for International Affairs represents the University of Hohenheim in international matters. He is responsible for the University of Hohenheim’s international strategic orientation and networking and for internationalizing the University.

Prof. Dr. Andreas Pyka

Telephone: +49 711 459 24488
Email: a.pyka@uni-hohenheim.de

Vice President for Academic Affairs

The Vice President for Academic Affairs is responsible for all matters relating to studies and teaching at the University of Hohenheim. This includes the design, further development, and quality assurance of degree programs.

Prof. Dr. Sebastian Hess

Telephone: +49 711 459 22899
Email: s.hess@uni-hohenheim.de

Vice President for Digital Transformation and Sustainability

The Vice President for Digital Transformation and Sustainability is dedicated to strategic and operational issues of digitalization. This includes the university as a whole, i.e. teaching, research, and supporting services.

Prof. Dr. Caroline Ruiner

Telephone: +49 711 459 23437
Email: caroline.ruiner@uni-hohenheim.de

Prof. Dr. Iris Lewandowski, Chief Bioeconomy Officer (beratend)

Chief Bioeconomy Officer (advisory)

Prof. Dr. Iris Lewandowski

Telephone: +49 711 459 22221
Email: Iris_Lewandowski@uni-hohenheim.de