Herbert Baaser

Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Herbert Baaser is a Professor of Engineering Mechanics at TU Darmstadt and Managing Director of the German Rubber Society (DKG). He holds a PhD (1999) and Habilitation (2004) from TU Darmstadt. His research focuses on continuum mechanics, elastomer behavior, FEM simulation, and material modeling. He has served as Vice President for Studies & Teaching (2020–2024) and led projects like the DAEdalon FEM software and the Elastomer Laboratory. His work integrates industrial applications, with contributions to polymer aging, stress softening, and multiscale modeling.

• Education: Mechanical Engineering & Mechanics, TU Darmstadt (1990–1995)
• Key Roles: Professor since 2015, DKG Managing Director since 2024

Research Interests: Hyperelasticity, damage mechanics, FEM pre/post-processing, and material durability. His work bridges theoretical mechanics with industrial applications in automotive and polymer sectors.

Awards: None explicitly mentioned.

Grants & Projects: DAEdalon (FEM software), H2 Decomp (2023–2024), and Industry 4.0 initiatives. He advises on mechanical engineering curricula and has collaborated with institutions like TH Bingen's Hermann Hoepke Institute.