Harshvardhan Gupta, Master Mechatronics

The Mechatronics Master‘s degree programme at FH Aachen is a well-balanced course with equal emphasis on theory and practice. The courses are in­line with the current industrial and academic trends and are regularly updated, which is essential in an evolving field like Mechatronics. The courses provided me with a toolkit to understand, analyse, design and simulate mechatronic systems in a variety of domains.

During my studies, I worked as a Student Assistant (HiWi) at the Microsystems Lab at the university for 18 months, which gave me invaluable experience working in a lab environment. The skills I acquired working there still give me an edge over my colleagues.

After finishing my masters, I started my PhD at the Centre for Nano Science and Engineering (CeNSE) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore. My work is in the area of MEMS design and fabrication, and the courses on Sensors and Actuators and Micro Mechatronic Systems have given me a head start in the field.

Aachen is a beautiful city with a rich heritage. With two of the top ranked universities in Germany, it has a vibrant culture with students from all over the world. Some of my most cherished memories are from my time in Aachen.