Raimund Rolfes

Professor Raimund Rolfes is affiliated with the Institute of Statics and Dynamics at Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University Hannover, where he leads multiple research initiatives in structural mechanics and composite materials.

His research interests focus on advanced computational methods for analyzing composite structures, particularly fiber-reinforced plastics. His work spans multiscale modeling approaches, fatigue damage analysis, structural stability, and digital twin technology for megastructures. His research has significant applications in wind energy, offshore structures, and sustainable aviation.

Rolfes currently serves as speaker for Collaborative Research Center SFB 1463 on Offshore Megastructures and participates in excellence clusters including EXC 2163 Sustainable and Energy-Efficient Aviation (SE²A) and GRK 2657 Methods of Numerical Mechanics in Higher Dimensions. His research portfolio includes numerous ongoing DFG-funded projects on composite material behavior, structural monitoring using AI, and digital twin development.

His leadership extends to large-scale research equipment projects and priority programs focused on composite material testing and validation. His work bridges theoretical modeling with experimental validation across multiple scales, from nanocomposites to full-scale structural systems.