Ines Dragon

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ines Dragon is a Professor of Road and Civil Engineering at HTW Dresden, Faculty of Civil Engineering. She has been serving in this position since March 2019, teaching various courses related to road construction, traffic engineering, and civil engineering. Her office is located in room U-208, and she can be reached at +49 351 462 3654.

Prof. Dragon's educational background includes a Doctorate in Engineering from the Technical University of Dresden (2008-2015) and a Diploma in Civil Engineering with a focus on traffic planning and road construction from HTW Dresden (1998-2002). Her academic journey reflects a deep commitment to the field of road construction engineering.

Her research focuses on asphalt pavement engineering, with particular emphasis on how material composition affects performance characteristics. She has made significant contributions to understanding rutting prediction, fatigue resistance, and the impact of material variations on pavement durability. Her work bridges theoretical research with practical applications in road construction, addressing challenges from fundamental material properties to real-world infrastructure implementation.

Prof. Dragon actively participates in several professional committees including the FGSV (since 2002), the Association of Road Construction Laboratories (since 2006), and specialized working groups focused on asphalt performance and testing procedures. These engagements demonstrate her leadership in shaping industry standards and methodologies.

She teaches multiple modules in the Civil Engineering program covering road construction, traffic engineering, and related environmental aspects. Her courses include Road Construction 1, Road Construction 2, Traffic Construction, and specialized topics like Circular Economy in Construction, reflecting the evolving nature of infrastructure engineering.

Prof. Dragon leads the Testing Center for Road Construction Materials at HTW Dresden, which serves as both a research facility and a practical resource for the industry. The center focuses on performance testing of asphalt materials and quality assurance in road construction projects, supporting innovation in pavement technology.