Konrad Schneider

Dr. Konrad Schneider serves as a Scientist in the Department Materials Engineering within the Division Polymer Materials Engineering at the Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden. He has maintained continuous scientific employment at the institute since 1984.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Physics from Technical University Leuna-Merseburg (1984), thesis on "Arrangement of Different Signals of the Glass Transition of Amorphous Polymers"
• Physics studies at Technical University Leuna-Merseburg (1974-1979)

Dr. Schneider specializes in comprehensive mechanical characterization of polymeric materials across multiple scales. His research encompasses structure analysis during deformation and fracture processes, thermomechanical behavior, and fracture mechanics of polymers. He employs advanced testing methodologies including universal testing machines (10N-100kN range), servohydraulic systems, optical deformation analysis, impact testing, and nanoidentation techniques.

His work supports the institute's mission of researching polymeric materials throughout their life cycle - from synthesis and preparation to application and recycling. The Division Polymer Materials Engineering maintains strong interdisciplinary connections between engineering science and natural sciences to develop innovative material solutions.