Hans-Georg Herrmann

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Hans-Georg Herrmann holds the Chair of Lightweight Systems at Saarland University within the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, Department of Materials Science and Engineering. He is actively affiliated with both the university and the Fraunhofer Institute for Non-Destructive Testing (IZFP), reflecting a strong industry-academia collaboration. His research spans the entire value chain of lightweight construction, integrating conceptual, structural, material, and manufacturing aspects.

His primary research interests include:

• Robust lightweight systems
• Life-cycle-oriented structural optimization
• Multifunctional lightweight design
• Structural health monitoring (SHM)
• Bionic lightweight systems
• Evaluation methods for lightweight construction

These areas reflect a systems-level approach to engineering, combining durability, functionality, and biomimetic principles.

Although no publications are listed in the provided text, his research infrastructure and team suggest active work in experimental and applied materials science. The availability of advanced equipment such as micro-CT, nano-CT, thermography, and polymer processing systems indicates a strong experimental focus. His teaching of courses like 'Lightweight Systems 1 & 2' and supervision of student projects further demonstrate ongoing academic engagement.

Scientific awards are not mentioned in the available information.

Prof. Herrmann advises doctoral and master’s students, several of whom have completed their PhDs and gone on to notable positions, including alumni such as Prof. Dr. Henrique Coelho Fernandes (Humboldt Scholar) and others now at institutions like Cranfield University. He leads a multidisciplinary team of scientific and technical staff and offers opportunities for theses and student assistantships. His research is supported by institutional and industrial collaborations, particularly through the Fraunhofer IZFP.

The research group operates within the Center for Correlative Microscopy and Tomography (CoMiTo) and has access to advanced facilities including:

• Thermography systems
• Micro-CT and Nano-CT scanners
• Injection molding machines
• Hot press equipment
• Polymer processing and testing labs
• Additive manufacturing for polymers

These resources support experimental validation and characterization in lightweight materials and systems.