Mark Fiolka

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Mark Fiolka serves as a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences, Iserlohn campus, specializing in computational mechanics and virtual engineering solutions.

His research centers on advanced applications of the Finite Element Method for structural optimization, with key interests including:

• Virtual product development and parameterized prototyping
• Structural lightweight construction techniques
• Nonlinear FEM analysis for complex assemblies
• Resource-efficient product optimization from technical, ecological, and economic perspectives

His work enables early identification of critical design weaknesses through simulation, reducing physical testing requirements while enhancing product quality and sustainability.

Professor Fiolka actively supervises student research, exemplified by Jonas Schröder's structural analysis project focusing on component simulation and optimization of physical properties using FEM visualization techniques.