Anke Müller

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Anke Müller is a Professor of Manufacturing Processes in Mechanical Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, Hof University of Applied Sciences. She serves as Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and leads the MakerSpace and various laboratories including CNC Technology and Central Workshop.

• Current roles: Faculty Dean, Professor, MakerSpace Director
• Academic focus: Manufacturing engineering, hybrid materials, precision machining
• Key projects: Startuplab@FH, I²P² international partnership

Education

• Diploma in Precision Engineering/Medical Technology from Wilhelmshaven University of Applied Sciences
• PhD (Dr.-Ing.) from Leibniz University Hannover on "Polishing ceramic knee implants with resilient diamond tools"

Research interests center on advanced manufacturing technologies, particularly:

• Hybrid material systems (polymer-metal, fiber-metal composites)
• Precision machining and flexible tooling
• Lightweight die casting and thermal behavior analysis
• Innovative process development for intrinsic hybrid components
• Integration of data analysis in manufacturing education

Scientific awards include:

• 2014 Förderpreis der Stiftung NiedersachsenMetall
• 2013 CIRP-BioM Best Paper Award
• 2011 ASPE Best Posterpaper Award
• 2010 IFW-Kooperationspreis