Abderrahim Krini

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Abderrahim Krini is a Professor of Applied Electronics and Functional Safety at the Technische Hochschule Ostwestfalen-Lippe (Faculty 5 – Electrical Engineering and Computer Science). With over 11 years of leadership experience in functional safety and reliability engineering within the international automotive supply industry, he bridges industrial practice and academic research. Prior to joining TH OWL in 2025, he held senior roles in development and quality management at Robert Bosch GmbH in Milan, focusing on safety-critical electromechanical steering systems for global automotive manufacturers.

Education:

• Studied Information and Electrical Engineering (with specialization in Safety Engineering) at the University of Kassel
• PhD in Electrical Engineering (cooperation with Robert Bosch GmbH), focusing on multivariate safety and reliability indicators in automotive control units

His research and teaching emphasize the practical application of functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262) and reliability engineering in automotive systems. He has supervised numerous bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral theses in collaboration with industry partners, merging theoretical and applied perspectives.

As an author and co-author of international publications and technical books, he advocates for research that translates scientific findings into engineering solutions. His career reflects a unique synergy between academic rigor and industrial leadership in safety-critical technologies.