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Structural Engineering Professors and Supervisors in Germany
Professors in structural engineering in germany
647 professors found
Professor - Director/ Head of Institute
RWTH Aachen University
Germany
Research Interests
Solid Mechanics
Structural Engineering
Construction Materials Engineering
Computational Mechanics
Constitutive Modeling
Assistant Professor
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Germany
Research Interests
Solid Mechanics
Structural Engineering
Computational Mechanics
3d Printing
Building Physics
Professor and Institute Director
Leibniz University Hannover
Germany
Research Interests
Solid Mechanics
Structural Engineering
Alloy Engineering
Micromechanics
Shape Memory Alloy
Professor
RheinMain University of Applied Sciences
Germany
Research Interests
Structural Engineering
Solid Mechanics
Construction Materials Engineering
Textile Engineering
Constitutive Modeling
Associate Professor for Computational Mechanics
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Germany
Research Interests
Solid Mechanics
Structural Engineering
Impact Mechanics
Computational Mechanics
Applied Mechanics
Full Professor
Technical University of Munich
Germany
Research Interests
Structural Engineering
Construction Management
Building Construction
Building Science
Architectural Engineering
Technische Universität Dortmund
Germany
Research Interests
Structural Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Construction Materials Engineering
Steel Structure
Professor (full)
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Germany
Research Interests
Geotechnical Engineering
Structural Engineering
Civil Engineering
Soil Mechanics
Structural Dynamic
RWTH Aachen University
Germany
Research Interests
Structural Engineering
Solid Mechanics
Construction Materials Engineering
Civil Engineering
Fracture Mechanics
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Universität Duisburg-Essen
Germany
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2 weeks ago
Fully funded PhD position in Translational Oncology and Neutrophil Biology at University Hospital Essen , University of Duisburg-Essen (Germany). The position is within the Translational Oncology Group , Department of Otorhinolaryngology, and is connected to the TRR332 Neutrophils research centre . This opportunity is well suited to applicants interested in cancer biology, immune cell biology, inflammation, and translational biomedical research. Eligibility highlights: a Master's degree in Biolo...
Cell Biology
Immunology
Molecular Biology
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Forschungszentrum Jülich
Germany
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1 month ago
PhD Position: Scalable AI and Advanced Computing for Earth Observation at Forschungszentrum Jülich / Jülich Supercomputing Centre (JSC), Germany. This doctoral opening sits in the Simulation and Data Lab for AI and Machine Learning for Remote Sensing. The project combines artificial intelligence , earth observation , remote sensing , geospatial data , and high-performance computing to develop scalable methods for large, heterogeneous EO tasks. Research topics include geospatial foundation models...
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Information Technology
+12 more
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University of Freiburg
Germany
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3 weeks ago
The Calvino Group at the University of Freiburg is recruiting a PhD student for a new DFG-funded project, PHOTOMELT. The project explores reversible photopolymerization directly in polymer melts, at the interface of polymer chemistry, photochemistry, and materials science. This is a strong fit for candidates interested in stimuli-responsive polymers, sustainable polymer materials, and reversible/orthogonal chemical systems. The post is for a PhD opening only. The announcement does not list detai...
Chemistry
Materials Science
Photochemistry
+3 more
3 weeks ago
Living costs in Germany
Estimated costs in Germany.
MonthlyYearly | Germany |
|---|---|
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | €5.0k $5,400/yr |
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | €662 $720/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €552 $600/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | €828 $900/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Teaching and Research Associate
RWTH Aachen University
Germany
Research Interests
Energy Engineering
Structural Engineering
Multiphysics Simulation
Sensitivity Analysis
Exergy Analysis
Professor and Institute Director
Leibniz University Hannover
Germany
Research Interests
Solid Mechanics
Structural Engineering
Alloy Engineering
Micromechanics
Hysteresis Modeling
Technische Universität Dresden
Germany
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Geotechnical Engineering
Refractory Engineering
Materials Science
Construction Materials Engineering
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University of Granada
Spain
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The University of Granada is seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join IMIS-Lab in Spain. The project focuses on intelligent structural health monitoring and the assessment of infrastructure through advanced digital technologies. The research combines artificial intelligence , digital twins , and structural monitoring to support improved understanding and evaluation of infrastructure. The work is suited to candidates interested in applying computational and data-driven approaches to struc...
Computer Science
Artificial Intelligence
Civil Engineering
+3 more
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Howard University
Just Landed
United States
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New Today
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Howard University’s University Transportation Center is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to support projects in structural health monitoring (SHM) of transportation infrastructure . The role centers on developing and deploying sensing and data-driven approaches to assess the condition of transportation assets and improve transportation safety. The associate will work on federally funded research that combines field deployments , large-scale time-series data processing , and advanced analysis me...
Signal Processing
Transportation Engineering
Transport
+7 more
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Paolo Bocchini
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Lehigh University
United States
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New Today
Just Landed
The Center for Catastrophe Modeling and Resilience (CAT) at Lehigh University is recruiting a postdoctoral research associate to join its expanding research activities and contribute to a new multi-university consortium. The position sits within Dr. Paolo Bocchini’s research group and centers on collaborative work in catastrophe modeling and resilience assessment. The successful candidate will work on fundamental or applied research tied to the center’s core themes, with main topics including ha...
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Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
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