Hans-Werner Zoch

About

Hans-Werner Zoch is a Full Professor and Managing Director at the Leibniz-Institute for Materials Engineering in Germany. His research focuses on materials engineering, particularly the design of compound layers for nitrided gearings, the prediction of surface carbon and nitrogen contents through computational thermodynamics, and the development of nitrogen-alloyed stainless steels for additive manufacturing. His recent publications emphasize the microstructure and wear properties of various steel types, enhancing their performance through innovative processing techniques.