The topic was an obvious choice for him, as his work at a research company also involves shedding light on the underlying causes of everyday problems. He was given the opportunity to do so whilst studying for his Bachelor’s degree in Energy and Environmental Management at the University of Applied Sciences Burgenland.
He had been fascinated by physics and chemistry ever since he was a teenager. After attending a technical college specialising in chemical engineering and environmental technology, he went on to complete a master craftsman’s course, including a trainer’s course, and sat his A-levels as an external candidate at the Chemistry Higher Technical College. Actually, going to university wasn’t part of the plan, but “if I’ve got this far, then I might as well study and broaden my knowledge”, Benjamin thought to himself.
By that point, he had already met several students and alumni from the Department of Energy and Environment in a professional context. And before he knew it, he was enrolled too.
Professionally, he works as a laboratory and measurement technician and is also responsible for safety-related infrastructure issues such as fire protection and explosion protection. Academically, having completed his Bachelor’s degree, the next step for him is a Master’s degree in Building Services Engineering and Building Management at the University of Applied Sciences Burgenland. He finds subjects such as automation technology and cleanroom technology particularly valuable.
What he finds particularly exciting about his job is just how fascinating chemistry can be. “Often, you can’t even imagine certain things, and you’re fascinated by the solutions that exist for seemingly unsolvable problems.”
Looking back on his Bachelor’s degree, what stands out for him, apart from the technical knowledge, is:
The most important thing of all is interdisciplinary thinking. You actually need every field of study in order to make sense of another field. It is always the connections that matter, as the whole is always greater than the sum of its parts.
Benjamin Paul, graduate of Burgenland University of Applied Sciences
A final note: The company where Benjamin works occasionally offers opportunities for dissertations or work placements. Students who are interested are welcome to enquire without obligation and submit a speculative application: https://best-research.eu/content/de/karriere
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