Markus Pelz

Markus Pelz serves as an external lecturer at the University of Applied Sciences Erfurt within the Bachelor's degree program Industrial Engineer in Railway Engineering (B.Eng.), concurrently holding a System Manager position in Rail Automation at Siemens AG. His dual industry-academic role bridges theoretical instruction with practical rail system implementation.

His expertise centers on international railway infrastructure design, with particular focus on European and non-European train control systems and interoperability standards. The curriculum he delivers addresses critical challenges in railway system integration across geopolitical boundaries, emphasizing technical compatibility and operational harmonization in global contexts.

Professional activities span railway automation technologies and cross-border system design, leveraging industry experience from Siemens AG's Rail Automation division to inform academic instruction. This applied approach ensures curriculum relevance to evolving railway engineering standards and real-world implementation challenges.