Gazing up at this structure, did you ever imagine its namesake, Georg Mierdel, splitting atoms in Greifswald? This is the Mierdel-Bau, a building dedicated to a man who journeyed from the quiet labs of Greifswald to the bustling heart of Berlin’s Siemens & Schuckert. Mierdel wasn’t just an academic. He was a pioneer, diving deep into the world of gas discharges, a field that illuminated the path towards modern lighting and electronics. Here at the TU Dresden, the Mierdel-Bau stands as a testament to his contributions. Constructed in 1983, this building, with its four levels, originally housed the Institute for Semiconductor and Microsystem Technology. Mierdel, after a stint in Czechoslovakia’s post-war industries, arrived in Dresden in 1953. He became a professor, shaping the minds of future electrical engineers. He introduced groundbreaking subjects like semiconductor physics and atom physics into the curriculum. He even became the Dean of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering. His influence expanded beyond the classroom. Mierdel’s expertise earned him the National Prize of the GDR in 1962 and the Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver in 1961. But the Mierdel-Bau isn’t just about the past. In 2013, a new research building sprouted next to the original structure, dedicated to housing high-tech labs and practical areas for semiconductor research. It continues the Mierdel legacy, pushing the boundaries of knowledge just like the man himself. So, as you stand here, before the Mierdel-Bau, remember the man who explored the invisible world of electrons and discharges, and whose legacy continues to spark innovation within these walls.
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