RUHR Fellowship

Currently, I am participating in the Ruhr Fellowship Program in Germany, an intensive eight-week summer experience that blends academic leadership training with real-world industry exposure. The program brings together students from across the United States to explore topics related to innovation, sustainability, and economic development, specifically within the context of Germany’s Ruhr region, one of Europe’s largest urban centers transitioning from an industrial past to a sustainable future.

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Through the Fellowship, I’ve engaged in workshops and seminars with leading German companies and universities, gaining insights into how industries approach challenges such as energy transition and digitalization. I’ve also started my internship at the Institute of Energy Systems, Energy Efficiency, and Energy Economics (IE³) at TU Dortmund University, where I’m contributing to research on system integration of renewable energy and efficient energy networks. This work aligns closely with my broader academic interests in technology and societal impact.

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The Ruhr Fellowship has pushed me to think critically about the role of technology not just as a tool for innovation, but as a responsibility. Being part of an international cohort has also reinforced the importance of cross-cultural collaboration and has shown me how global challenges require global solutions.

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Although the program is ongoing, it has already had a profound impact on how I envision my future career. I’m more committed than ever to pursuing work at the intersection of data science, energy systems, and ethical innovation, areas where technical skills must be balanced with thoughtful leadership and a global perspective.