Valentin Wagner

Valentin Wagner is a doctoral researcher at the Institute of Building Structures and Structural Design (ITKE) within the University of Stuttgart. His work focuses on integrative computational design and construction methodologies for advanced fiber-composite structures.

• Research Focus: Experimental structural design, coreless filament winding, and adaptive robotic fabrication
• Key Projects: BUGA Fiber Pavilion, ICD/ITKE Research Pavilion 2014-15

Wagner's research combines structural engineering with computational design principles to develop lightweight composite systems through robotic fabrication. His publications analyze the structural behavior and detailing challenges of glass and carbon fiber components using epoxy resin matrices.

The BUGA Fiber Pavilion (2019), a modular fiber-polymer composite structure with ETFE membrane cladding, represents a major project where Wagner explored experimental design approaches involving finite element simulations and empirical testing. This work builds on earlier research pavilions that implemented water spider web-inspired geometries and sensor-driven fabrication systems.

Wagner's academic work intersects with multiple disciplines including:

• Coreless filament winding techniques
• Biomimetic construction systems
• Digital simulation workflows
• Adaptive robotic programming
• Fiber interaction mechanics
• High-performance composite detailing