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Philipp Kerth

Election Year: 2018

Election Constituency: Germany

Scholar Status: Scholar Alum

Rhodes Identifier: Germany & Balliol 2018

Philipp Kerth

Biography

Philipp Kerth is a bachelor student of physics. After being awarded the scholarship of the Stiftung Maximilianeum he started studying at the Technical University of Munich in 2015. He is especially interested in Aeronautics and Astronautics. In addition to his studies he works at Akaflieg München, a student group which constructs and builds manned aircraft. Since 2017 he also holds a license for sailplanes. His dream is to become an Astronaut and fly to space one day. In his free time he enjoys running, basketball, drumming and glider flying.