Profile and Research

I teach and conduct research in the fields of physical human-machine interaction and sports engineering. After completing my degree in mechanical engineering, I earned my Ph.D. in 2001 in the field of lightweight composite structures. Since 2011, I have been a full professor of sports equipment and sports technology at Chemnitz University of Technology. My research focuses on the sensor-based characterization of human-machine-environment interaction in field tests and mechanical simulation for testing sports equipment and medical devices. My future work will focus on predicting human behavior through the use of smart objects and the beneficial application of virtual testing in the development process of technologies that interact with humans. To promote technology transfer, I founded the Steinbeis Research Center Human Centered Engineering in 2015 and ENVISIBLE GmbH in 2021. The activities of both institutions focus on mechanical testing as well as the development of measurement and data acquisition systems. As an interdisciplinary platform for researchers in the field of human-technology interaction, MeTech serves as the foundation for research collaborations on highly relevant societal topics such as “Mobility of the Future” or “Healthy Work Environments.”

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