since 2009
Full Professor of Timber Engineering and Structural Design
Mainz University of Applied Sciences
Institute of Innovative Structures (iS-mainz)
Head of Timber and Plastics Research Group
Research Interests
- Timber and composite structures, adhesives
- High-performance plastics for structural applications
- Structural assessment of timber
- Numerical modeling of wood-based systems
Current Research
- High-performance joints in Timber Engineering
- Mechanical characterization of concrete-type adhesives
- Development of bio-based composites
Administration
- Member of Faculty Council, School of Engineering
- Director of Civil Engineering Studies
- Director of Industrial Engineering Studies in Construction
Teaching
- Baukonstruktion – Structural Design of Public and Residential Buildings (Bachelor)
- Baukonstruktion – Structural Design of Industrial and High-rise Buildings (Bachelor)
- Holzbau – Design of Timber Structures (Bachelor)
- Holzbau – Reinforcement and Repair of Timber Structures (Master)
- Mauerwerksbau – Reinforcement and Repair of Masonry Structures (Master)