New senior engineer of the research group Lightweight Design at KTmfk
Dr. Christian Witzgall was appointed by Prof. Sandro Wartzack as a senior engineer and head of the lightweight construction research group at the KTmfk – Chair of Design Engineering at FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg on 1 February 2025. He brings many years of experience in the simulation and experimental testing of fibre-plastic composites, particularly in the field of fatigue strength and crash. He will also focus on topics relating to shape optimisation and feedback, additive manufacturing and the integration of AI-based methods. Teaching will continue to centre on the practice-oriented fundamentals of design engineering – from pencil drawings to 3D design. We look forward to a successful collaboration and congratulate Christian Witzgall!