Klaus Augsburg

Prof. Klaus Augsburg is a renowned academic and administrator at TU Ilmenau, where he served as Professor of Automotive Engineering and led the Automotive Engineering Group. Over 22 years at TU Ilmenau, he held key roles including Prorector for Science for 13 years, securing €100M+ in third-party funding and overseeing 500+ projects. A pivotal figure in sustainable mobility research, he founded the Thuringian Innovation Center for Mobility (ThiMo), TU Ilmenau's largest initiative addressing future vehicle technology and environmental sustainability.

Education & Career:

• Completed studies in Automotive Engineering
• Doctorate (1985) at TU Dresden
• Scientific Assistant (1977–1985) and later return to TU Dresden (1993–1999)
• Professor at TU Ilmenau since 1999

Research Focus: Innovations in lightweight, eco-friendly vehicles; intelligent networks; and global mobility solutions. His work bridges academic and industrial collaboration, as highlighted by the Ilm District Administrator's praise for his "science-business integration".

Legacy: ThiMo remains his flagship achievement, positioning TU Ilmenau as a leader in mobility research. His retirement was celebrated with a farewell ceremony, where colleagues emphasized his transformative impact on the university and region.