Andrea Kustermann

Andrea Kustermann is a Professor at Bundeswehr University Munich within Faculty 02, serving as Head of the Construction Chemistry Laboratory. Her expertise spans construction chemistry, building materials, and civil engineering fundamentals, with a focus on military infrastructure applications.

Her research centers on high-strength concrete behavior under dynamic loads, microcrack formation mechanisms, and durability optimization. Key interests include sustainable materials like calcined clay and basalt fiber reinforcement, alongside protective concrete systems for impact resistance. Experimental work emphasizes material composition effects on structural resilience.

Analysis of her 2012-2019 publications reveals three dominant trends: (1) Microcrack development under compressive stress and its durability implications, (2) Performance enhancement of high-strength concrete through supplementary materials like fly ash, and (3) Innovative reinforcement solutions including basalt fiber systems for corrosion-prone environments. Military protection applications remain a consistent thread throughout her work.

As laboratory head, she directs experimental research on concrete formulations, impact testing, and material characterization. Current projects investigate chloride-induced corrosion resistance and sustainable alternatives to traditional cementitious systems.