Wolfgang Engelhardt

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Engelhardt serves as Professor and Dean of Studies for Mechanical Engineering and Automotive Engineering at Ravensburg-Weingarten University of Applied Sciences (RWU), a position he has held since 2014 after previously serving as Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (2006-2014).

Education:

• 1982-1989: Mechanical Engineering at University of Stuttgart (specializing in precision/microtechnology and biomedical engineering)

Research Focus: His expertise centers on vibration theory and machine dynamics, with significant contributions to precision measurement systems. His work bridges theoretical dynamics with industrial metrology applications, particularly in form and gear measurement instrumentation development.

Professional Leadership: As Dean of Studies, he oversees curriculum development and academic administration for mechanical engineering programs. His prior deanship involved strategic faculty leadership while maintaining technical specialization in vibration analysis.

Industry-Academia Transition: After 15 years in industrial R&D (including product management at Mahr GmbH for form/gear measurement systems), he transitioned to RWU in 2003, integrating practical engineering experience into academic leadership.