Alicia von Ahlen, a masters student in Electronics Engineering (MScEE) at Hochschule Bremen, received the VDE Region Nord-West Study Award 2025 in recognition of her outstanding bachelors thesis. Her work focused on developing a LoRa-based remote control system for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) in partnership with Rosenxt Creation Center GmbH. The award, endowed with 200 euros, celebrates excellence in electrical engineering, electronics, and information technology, highlighting significant academic achievement and practical innovation.
Table of Contents: What awaits you in this article
Bremen University celebrates Alicia von Ahlen with â¬200 award
In a formal ceremony held on June 3, 2026 during the annual VDE Nord-West general meeting at the University of Bremen, Bremen University honored Alicia von Ahlen. Awarded the 200-Euro scholarship prize, this recognition celebrates exceptional engineering theses in electrical engineering, electronics and information technology. By highlighting outstanding academic contributions and supporting early-stage researchers, the prize enhances the visibility of high-impact and innovative research topics within the universitys academic community.
Bremens HSB student earns Electrical Engineering Bachelor degree successfully
Alicia von Ahlen completed her Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering at HSBs Faculty 4, specializing in Information Technology. Her thesis project was conducted in close collaboration with Rosenxt Creation Center GmbH in Bremen, focusing on practical applications within underwater vehicle control systems. Following her undergraduate studies, she enrolled in the English-taught Masters program in Electronics Engineering (MScEE) at Hochschule Bremen, where she is broadening her international skill set through research.
LoRa-Enabled Remote Control Navigates Autonomous Underwater Vehicles To Deployment
Her bachelor thesis focused on designing a remote control system built on the LoRa Internet of Things radio standard. This solution enables Rosenxt Creation Center GmbHs autonomous underwater vehicles to navigate safely from their docking or deployment locations to operational sites. An integrated display module provides critical vehicle status data in real time, facilitating maintenance procedures, mission oversight. LoRas long-range, low-power communication ensures reliable control and monitoring in underwater environments.
VDE jury praises Alicias outstanding academic performance, community-focused research
The VDE Nord-West panel commended Alicia von Ahlen for her consistently stellar academic achievements and the rigorous, application-focused methodology underpinning her thesis. They highlighted her exceptional voluntary contributions, which enhanced the project’s outreach and societal impact. Her ability to seamlessly integrate cutting-edge technical research with broader ethical and social concerns was also underscored. This acknowledgment reflects the jury’s appreciation of her balanced commitment to scholarly excellence, practical innovation, and community engagement.
VDE Student Group Provides Career Insights And Networking Opportunities
At the VDE University Chapter ceremony at Hochschule Bremen, the award presentation highlights the chapters efforts to link academic study with industry practice. Students obtain insights into professional environments, participate in technical excursions, and establish valuable connections with seasoned engineers. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Kumm underscores the groups dedication to engaging young talents within VDE Nord-West. This blend of practical training and networking opportunities substantially strengthens students readiness for engineering careers.
The VDE Region North-West Study Award 2025 highlights the value of hands-on academic training and supports outstanding research in electrical engineering, electronics and information technology. Through partnerships with companies like Rosenxt, participation in international masters programs and commitment to volunteer activities, students gain valuable career opportunities. This distinction enhances the innovation potential at Hochschule Bremen and encourages emerging engineers to translate technical concepts into practical applications early in their development.
