Benjamin Hübner

Benjamin Hübner is a Lecturer at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam, affiliated with the Department of Conservation and Restauration of Stone. He works in the specialist laboratory for conservation issues in monument preservation with Prof. Dr. Eberhard Wendler in Munich, focusing on non-destructive testing methods for porous building materials.

Educational Background:

• Master of Arts in Conservation and Restauration of Stone (University of Applied Sciences Potsdam, 2016–2017)
• Bachelor of Arts in Conservation and Restauration of Stone (University of Applied Sciences Potsdam, 2011–2015)
• Bachelor's programme in Sociology (major) and Psychology (minor) at Friedrich Schiller University Jena (2006–2010)
• General higher education entrance qualification (Werdau Vocational School Centre, 2001–2004)

Research Interests:
Benjamin specializes in the conservation of mineral building materials, capillary water absorption in architectural monuments, and non-destructive testing methods like the Karsten test tube. His work aims to improve evaluation programs for water absorption anomalies and develop user-friendly tools for monument preservation.

Labs & Teams:
He is actively involved in the P³Dual Unit at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam and participates in the Scientific and Technical Working Group (WTA) on capillary water absorption testing. His expertise supports restorers, civil engineers, and architects in preserving listed buildings and historical objects.