Ruhr University Bochum
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About Ruhr University Bochum
According to Wikipedia, The Ruhr University Bochum is a public research university located in the southern hills of the central Ruhr area, Bochum, Germany. It was founded in 1962 as the first new public university in Germany after World War II. Instruction began in 1965.
What Is Ruhr University Bochum Known For?
Ruhr University Bochum is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Mathematics
- Philosophy
- Biology
- History
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Business
- Psychology
- Political Science
- Religious Studies
- Literature
- Education
- Communications
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Law
- Economics
- Sociology
- Medical
- Earth Sciences
- Anthropology
- Criminal Justice
- Social Work
Ruhr University Bochum's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Ruhr University Bochum's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Ruhr University Bochum ranks #204 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
Ruhr University Bochum ranks #205 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
Ruhr University Bochum ranks #364 worldwide for influence in Biology.
Ruhr University Bochum ranks #254 worldwide for influence in History.
Ruhr University Bochum ranks #335 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
Ruhr University Bochum ranks #543 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
Ruhr University Bochum ranks #776 worldwide for influence in Business.
Ruhr University Bochum ranks #242 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
Ruhr University Bochum ranks #643 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
Ruhr University Bochum ranks #298 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
Ruhr University Bochum ranks #505 worldwide for influence in Literature.
Ruhr University Bochum ranks #993 worldwide for influence in Education.
Ruhr University Bochum ranks #695 worldwide for influence in Communications.
Ruhr University Bochum ranks #283 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
Ruhr University Bochum ranks #394 worldwide for influence in Physics.
Ruhr University Bochum ranks #564 worldwide for influence in Law.
Ruhr University Bochum ranks #406 worldwide for influence in Economics.
Ruhr University Bochum ranks #374 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
Ruhr University Bochum ranks #1238 worldwide for influence in Medical.
Ruhr University Bochum ranks #287 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
Ruhr University Bochum ranks #650 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
Ruhr University Bochum ranks #707 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
Ruhr University Bochum ranks #3748 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
Who Are Ruhr University Bochum's Most Influential Alumni?
Ruhr University Bochum's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Sociology, Philosophy, and Psychology. Here are some of Ruhr University Bochum's most famous alumni:
- Andreas Floer
- A German mathematician.
- Martin Grötschel
- A German mathematician.
- Katrin Suder
- A German undersecretary.
- Holm Putzke
- A German academic.
- Hartmut Neven
- A German computer scientist.
- Wolfgang Kubin
- A German writer and academic.
- Irmela Hijiya-Kirschnereit
- A German japanologist.
- Sebastian Möller
- A German electrical engineer.
- Hans Dobbertin
- A German cryptographer.
- Gerhard Meisenberg
- A German biochemist.
- Dietrich Braess
- A German mathematician.
- Gerhard Hirschfeld
- A German historian of modern age.
Who Are Ruhr University Bochum's Most Influential Faculty?
Ruhr University Bochum's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Sociology, Philosophy, and Psychology. Here are some of Ruhr University Bochum's most famous faculty:
- Daniel J. Bernstein
- An American mathematician, cryptologist and programmer.
- Benedikt Paul Göcke
- A German philosopher and theologian.
- Lorenza Colzato
- An Italian cognitive psychologist.
- Beatriz Roldán Cuenya
- A Spanish physicist.
- Benedikt Jahnel
- A Musical artist.
- Manfred Schartl
- A Researcher.
- Oliver Kohlbacher
- A German bioinformatician.
- Albert Sickmann
- A German professor for bioanalytics.
- Viktoria Däschlein-Gessner
- A Chemist.
- Marc Lanteigne
- A Canadian political scientist.
