Kersten Latz

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Kersten Latz is a professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Applied Sciences Wismar, specializing in Statics, Strength of Materials, and Steel Construction. He teaches courses in Technical Mechanics II/III, Steel Construction I/III, Bridge Construction, and Historical Steel Structures for both Bachelor’s and Master’s programs.

• Research Areas: Structural engineering, seismic protection systems, historical steel constructions, and bridge design.
• Teaching: Courses in technical mechanics, steel construction, and bridge engineering.
• Expeditions: Led excursions to Greece (2018), Munich/Stuttgart (2017), and Würzburg/Trier (2015) for field studies of modern and ancient structures, including seismic engineering applications.