Ralf Markendorf

Prof. Dr. Ralf Markendorf serves as a Professor at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) within the School of Engineering, specializing in Scientific Computing & Algorithmics. His work bridges computational theory with practical engineering applications across geophysical and transportation domains.

His research centers on Scientific Computing, Algorithmics, and Remote Sensing with strong applications in Geophysics and Sensor Technology. Notable projects include development of a fiber-optic rotation seismometer for earthquake near-field analysis and mobile laser scanning systems for railway infrastructure, demonstrating his focus on real-world instrumentation challenges.

His publication record reflects interdisciplinary engineering research focused on practical sensor solutions. The 2013 study on mobile railway laser scanning exemplifies his trend of applying computational methods to transportation infrastructure monitoring, with consistent emphasis on field-deployable measurement systems.