Christoph Klahn
Assistant Professor · Design for Additive Manufacturing
Karlsruhe Institute of TechnologyAbout
Christoph Klahn is an Assistant Professor (Junior Professor) at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), affiliated with both the Institute of Mechanical Process Engineering and Mechanics and the Institute of Micro Process Engineering (IMVT) where he leads the ADD group. His academic background includes a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (2008) and Doctor of Engineering (2015) from TU Hamburg-Harburg, with a dissertation on laser additive manufacturing.
Professional Experience
- 2008-2009: Engineer at Airbus (A400M, A350XWB, A380 programs)
- 2009-2013: Research Associate at Institute for Laser and System Technology (iLAS)
- 2013-2021: Group Leader at inspire AG/ETH Zurich
- 2021-present: Junior Professor at KIT
His research focuses on three interconnected domains: Design for Additive Manufacturing (optimizing 3D-printed structures), Function-oriented design (process engineering applications), and Design Automation methodologies. He currently leads the ADD research group at IMVT, advancing innovation in micro process engineering through computational design and manufacturing technologies.
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