The Faculty of Physics and Astronomy mourns the loss of its long-standing employee and colleague Bernd Neubacher.
Bernd Neubacher had been a technical employee at the Chair of Theoretical Physics IV since 1995. He died suddenly at the age of 63.
From the very beginning, initially together with Dr Udo Arendt, Mr Neubacher further developed the IT structures in his areas of work and promoted digitalization at the chair and throughout the faculty. He was responsible for many concepts and innovative projects, such as the SÜDPOL seminar and practice room, which he realized together with his colleagues in 2001. Over the years, Mr. Neubacher's area of responsibility continued to grow and other chairs and the Dean's Office often benefited from his great expertise, which he always offered selflessly.
He has enriched Theoretical Physics IV, the faculty and Ruhr-Universität Bochum with his ideas, actions and constructive comments and has had a lasting influence on many aspects. As a long-time trainer at RUB, Mr. Neubacher attached great importance to good, well-founded and sustainable IT training on the entire campus. His skills and many years of experience in dealing with the servers (and people) at the chairs and in the dean's office, his permanent commitment but above all his good-natured and friendly nature cannot be replaced. Whether professional or private issues, Bernd Neubacher always had an open ear for his colleagues and was always ready with encouraging words and good advice.
We are deeply shocked by Bernd Neubacher's death. We have suddenly and unexpectedly lost an empathetic and dear colleague, companion, trainer and friend. In every action he took, Bernd Neubacher put the good of the community and the goal of making things better in the long term first, and especially before his own personal needs.
Dear Bernd, as one of the good souls of the faculty, you have influenced many people, accompanied them over the years and always helped them unconditionally, unconventionally and quickly. We will miss you.