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REAL TIME WITH... IPC APEX EXPO 2021 SHOW & TELL MAGAZINE I I-CONNECT007 127 Tranitz: I chose the University of Regens- burg. First of all, I studied there and finished my diploma—what we would call a master's today—in physics, and then started my PhD study there, but I had to change my university since my supervising professor at that time got a new position at the Technical University of Chemnitz. erefore, I made my PhD at the Technical University of Chemnitz beginning of 2002. And a month later I took over a post- doctoral position at the University of Cincin- nati because my professor, who moved from Regensburg to Chemnitz, got a permanent professor position there. He presented to me a work contract, which in Germany usually comprises quite a few pages. e work con- tract from the American university, however, was one page with one sentence that was basi- cally my salary. Goldman: So, you spent some time in the U.S., then. How long? Tranitz: I was there six months. at was in the year 2002. I built up the laboratory there at the University of Cincinnati. en I went back for another one and a half to two years as a post- doctoral fellow to the Regensburg University and from there I entered industry. Goldman: Have you been with companies other than Continental? Tranitz: Basically, I have been first with Siemens, which automotive part was then sold to Conti- nental. Since that time, I have been working as technology project manager in Plant Regens- burg and later as an expert in central function departments. Goldman: Well, this has been enjoyable. ank you so much for your time, and congratulations again on your award. I'm sure you're pleased. Too bad it can't all be in person, but we have to live with that this year. I hope to see you at next year's IPC APEX EXPO. S&T Hans-Peter Tranitz, Continental Automotive, Dieter Bergman IPC Fellowship Award Video