Dirk Rokossa

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dirk Rokossa is a Professor of Handling Technology and Robotics at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, leading the Laboratory for Handling Technology and Robotics. He holds a doctoral degree in process-oriented offline programming of industrial robots from TU Dortmund and has extensive industry experience at Hella KGaA. His research focuses on industrial automation, robotics, and knowledge-based programming methods to enhance manufacturing efficiency. He has received notable awards including the Hans Uhde Prize and a best paper award from IEEE.

Education Highlights: Completed mechanical engineering studies at TU Dortmund as a German National Scholarship Foundation stipend recipient. His academic career includes roles as method planner and project leader at Hella before joining academia in 2008.

Research Interests: Specializes in robotics applications for manufacturing, offline programming optimization, and automation technologies. His work emphasizes integrating existing knowledge into robotic systems to reduce setup times and standardize programs. Key areas include redundant kinematics in assembly technology and Industry 4.0 integration.

Awards: Recognized for contributions to robotics and automation with awards from SEW-EURODRIVE Foundation and IEEE conferences. His 2013 paper on efficient robot programming received the 'Best Paper in Session' distinction.

Lab & Collaboration: Heads the Handling Technology and Robotics Lab, collaborating on projects like fixtureless welding synchronization and Industry 4.0 applications. Active in the university's Competence Center for Industry 4.0.