Werner Seim

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Werner Seim serves as Section Head for the Department of Building Rehabilitation and Timber Engineering at the University of Kassel's Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering. His research focuses on seismic-resistant timber structures, advanced fabrication techniques, and adhesive-bonded composites.

• Teaches courses: Construction I/II, Introduction to Timber Construction, Structural Design
• Leads projects: HOCHHINAUS (high-rise timber), SafeTeCC (adhesive bonding), wood-textile composites
• Specializes in: CLT shear walls, dowel connections, earthquake engineering

Research trends from 2013-2025 emphasize timber structural mechanics, seismic performance, hybrid composites, and computational fabrication methods. His work addresses both historical preservation and modern sustainability in timber construction.

Current affiliations include:

• University of Kassel
• Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Building Rehabilitation and Timber Engineering Department