Prof. Dr.-Ing. Hans-Christian Reuss, a native of Düsseldorf, retiree on October 1, 2025. After studying electrical engineering and completing his doctorate at the Technical University of Berlin, he worked at Philips Semiconductors in Hamburg from 1989 to 1992, where he was responsible for serial bus systems and microcontrollers for automotive applications. In 1993, he was appointed Professor of Automotive Electronics and Electrical Systems at the Technical University of Dresden.
Since April 2004, Prof. Reuss has held the Chair of Automotive Mechatronics at the University of Stuttgart and served as a member of the board of the Research Institute of Automotive Engineering and Vehicle Engines Stuttgart (FKFS). His research field, automotive mechatronics, covers key topics such as power supply and energy management, vehicle networking and electronic architectures, software and diagnostic tools, electromobility, and automated and connected driving.
Through his work, Prof. Reuss has made significant contributions to the development of sustainable vehicle and mobility concepts. Examples include the “ELITE” charging station (Energy-efficient, performance-optimized, and intelligent charging station for electric vehicles) for research into standardized charging infrastructure, studies on the use of electromobility in buses and taxis, and the ZuSE project (Reliability and Safety of Electric Vehicles), which addressed pedestrian safety in the context of low-noise electric vehicles.
Another highlight of his academic engagement is the long-standing lecture series “Technology Leaders of the Automotive Industry Present Themselves”. Over the course of more than ten years, Prof. Reuss organized a total of 201 events, in which leading automotive companies provided insights into current developments in research, production, marketing, and sales. This series offered students valuable perspectives on industrial practice and played a key role in strengthening the dialogue between academia and industry.
We sincerely thank Prof. Reuss for his many years of dedicated service, his outstanding commitment, and his valuable contributions to advancing research and teaching at the University of Stuttgart. We wish him all the very best for his retirement, along with good health and many inspiring moments ahead.