Introducing our Program Committee

DWIH New York Program Committee

The DWIH New York is grateful to its Program Committee members, who are integral in evaluating DWIH New York funded activities in North America.

Program Committee members serve for two years and consist of three elected Advisory Council Members, the Advisory Chair, and the DWIH New York Director. The current cohort is serving from 2026-2028.

Birgit Anderson

Representing University of Freiburg
Birgit Anderson, Executive Director, University of Freiburg Liaison Office North America

Kirsten Graf-Landmann

Representing the Federal Highway and Transport Research Institute (BASt)
Kirsten Graf-Landmann, International Cooperation, BASt

Dr. Katja Simons

Representing Heidelberg University
Dr. Katja Simons, Executive Director, Heidelberg University Association

 

Former Program Committee Members

2024-2026 Program Committee

Dr. Jan an Haak
Representing TU Berlin
Regional Advisor – Americas & Egypt, Section Intl. Scientific Cooperation

Priya Nayar
Representing UA Ruhr
Executive Director, University Alliance Ruhr

Britta Piel
Representing FU Berlin
Head of Unit IV A: Center for International Cooperation