Four students from THM have been awarded the Reza Mehran Prize: Ines Aurore Jonfang Tchougong, Seruche Donchi Meguetsa, Juan Velez and Juan Ahmed accepted the prize at the THM ball.
The Reza Mehran Prize is awarded by the International Office of THM to particularly high-achieving and dedicated international students in STEM Degree Courses . Its founder, Dr. Reza Mehran, was a professor of electrical engineering at the Friedberg campus of THMfor many years. Mehran passed away last year at the age of 81.
Ines Aurore Jonfang Tchougong comes from Cameroon and arrived in Germany in 2017. After completing her bachelor's degree in business mathematics at THM of Applied Sciences, she has been pursuing a master's degree in mathematics for finance, insurance, and management since the winter semester of 2024/25. In addition to her excellent academic performance, she is actively involved in numerous volunteer activities, including serving as deputy chair of the Friedberg Foreign Students' Advisory Council, as a member of the Lions Club Giessen , and in several intercultural initiatives. She is recognized for her dedication, academic ambition, and exemplary role within the university community.
Seruche Donchi Meguetsa, also from Cameroon, is in her fifth semester of a Bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems at THM Applied Sciences and plans to pursue a Master's degree afterward. She is already gaining professional experience as a working student at Fraport. She volunteers as a communications officer for Afro Geek Giessen , supporting students with exam preparation, among other things. In the long term, she would like to contribute her knowledge to Cameroon and promote digital education projects there.
Juan Velez from Ecuador is in his eighth semester Biomedical Engineering and is among the top students in his year. He completed his bachelor's thesis, in cooperation with B. Braun Melsungen, with the highest grade. In it, he developed a simulation model for dialysis machine systems. He is also actively involved as a tutor in mathematics and laboratories, as well as helping with exam preparation. Starting this winter semester, he will continue his studies in a master's programme in Hanover.
Juan Ahmed from Syria is studying for a Master's degree in Medical Physics at THM of Applied Sciences and is currently in the final stages of his Master's thesis. After fleeing to Germany in 2015, he first completed a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering. He aspires to a doctorate and a scientific career. He is also heavily involved in social causes, including the initiative "Helping People and Working Hand in Hand," and as a tutor for international students and participants in the pre-study programme.
The prize's founder and namesake Dr. Reza Mehran, was a professor of electrical engineering at the Friedberg campus for many years. He based his initiative to promote young researchers on his own experiences during his studies in Aachen. At that time, he had received an award recognizing the outstanding academic achievements of international students. With the Reza Mehran Prize, he wanted to pass on this recognition and specifically support young researchers.