Gerhard Müller

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gerhard Müller is a Full Professor at the Chair of Structural Mechanics within the TUM School of Engineering and Design at Technical University of Munich (TUM). Since 2004, he has held this distinguished position, and since 2014, he has served as Executive Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs at TUM. His research focuses on structural dynamics and vibroacoustics, with specific expertise in dynamic soil-structure interaction, sound radiation analysis, and seismic risk assessment.

• Professorship: Structural Mechanics
• University: Technical University of Munich
• School: TUM School of Engineering and Design
• Department: Chair of Structural Mechanics in Civil Engineering

Prof. Müller's research spans multiple domains, including:

• Structural Dynamics: Examining building and vehicle vibrations, seismic soil-structure interaction, and advanced model order reduction techniques
• Vibroacoustics: Investigating sound radiation from vibrating structures and developing acoustic metamaterials for noise control
• Computational Methods: Pioneering hybrid deterministic-statistical approaches, Wave Based Methods (WBM) for saturated elastodynamic structures, and parametric model order reduction

His recent publications demonstrate expertise in:

• Wave propagation analysis in poroelastic media
• Bayesian parameter updating for structural models
• Acoustic metamaterials for vibration control
• Advanced numerical methods for seismic risk assessment
• Hybrid ITM-FEM approaches for soil-structure interaction
• Energy flow analysis in timber structures

Awarded the Spindler Prize in 1984, Prof. Müller also holds significant academic leadership roles:

• President of European Association for Structural Dynamics (EASD)
• Chairman of Bavarian-French University Center (BayFrance)
• Active member of ASIIN accreditation agency and Bavarian Chamber of Engineers
• Previously served as Dean of Civil Engineering and Surveying at TUM (2010-2014)

He leads the Structural Dynamic Lab (formerly Vibroacoustics Lab) and has developed interactive web apps for engineering education. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications in construction acoustics, transportation noise control, and geothermal energy infrastructure analysis.