Ann-Kathrin Goldbach

Dr.-Ing. Ann-Kathrin Goldbach is a Professor at the Chair of Statics and Dynamics within the School of Engineering and Design at the Technical University of Munich. She has served as Deputy Chair since 2021 and Habilitation candidate since 2022, with a focus on CAD-integrated design cycles for structural membranes and isogeometric analysis. Her roles include Chief Representative for Equality of Women in Science since 2023.

• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Technical University of Munich (2013)
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Technical University of Munich (2009-2012)
• PhD in Structural Engineering, Technical University of Munich (2021)

Research Focus: Goldbach specializes in parametric design workflows, isogeometric analysis, and lightweight membrane structures. Her work bridges CAD/CAE integration, wind engineering, and multidisciplinary optimization for additive manufacturing. Key projects include the FlexWing and MistralWind initiatives, emphasizing fluid-structure interaction and digital twins for durable construction systems.

Article Trends: Recent publications highlight CAD-integrated parametric modeling, nonlinear behavior of membrane structures, fluid-structure interaction under wind loads, and digital twin applications in construction. Collaborations with TUM faculty and international institutions reflect her multidisciplinary approach.

Teaching Contributions: She leads courses on Isogeometric Analysis, Computational Design, and Membrane Workshop, while supervising student theses and project-based learning initiatives.

• 2024: Doce et Delecta Teaching Award for Membrane Workshop
• 2023: TUM Learning Professional Certification
• 2019: IASS Hangai Prize for CAD-integrated design research