Karsten Schöler

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Karsten Schöler is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Fachhochschule Südwestfalen (University of Applied Sciences), specializing in mechanics, gear technology, and automotive component design. He has led the Gear Technology Laboratory in Iserlohn since 2013 and previously held roles in automotive R&D, including leadership positions at Küster Automotive Door Systems and TRW Automotive. His career spans academia and industry, with a focus on bridging theoretical research with practical engineering solutions.

• Education: Diplom-Ingenieur (Mechanical Engineering, University of Siegen, 1988); PhD (University of Siegen, 1995).

His research centers on gear systems, fatigue behavior of materials, and high-temperature deformation, particularly in automotive applications like window regulators and door systems. Publications highlight advancements in superalloys, microstructure analysis, and mechanical testing methodologies.

Recent work with co-authors like Fabian Hug explores detent moments in gear systems and efficiency measurements in automotive small gears. His patents address innovations in worm gear units, window regulator assemblies, and adjustable guide rails.

Scientific Awards:

• IHK Siegen Prize (1999) for his dissertation on pre-straining effects in superalloys.

He oversees the Gear Technology Laboratory in Iserlohn, collaborating with employees such as Fabian Hug and Jens Henning Dodt. His teaching covers foundational mechanics, gear technology, and advanced courses for bachelor’s and master’s students.