This is the personal web page of Dr. Knud Thomsen focused on academic topics and activities. 

Confluentia was the Roman name of the place where the „institute“ is localized (Koblenz in Switzerland). Here, the rivers Aare and Rhine meet, Aare contributing on average more water but Rhine the name. Similarly, on this webpage rather diverse content is brought together featuring my work experience and ongoing projects as a „scientist“, „space craft engineer“, „project manager“, „artist“, …