Markus Pietras

Markus Pietras serves as a Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, Munich University of Applied Sciences. He holds dual administrative roles as Head of the Aerospace Engineering Master's Program (LRM) and Member of the Examination Board for the same program, based in Room R 4.061 at the Lothstraße 64 campus in Munich.

His research spans critical aerospace domains with emphasis on Space Systems, Satellite Technology, and Space Mechanisms and Robotics, complemented by advanced manufacturing expertise in Additive Manufacturing and In-Space Manufacturing. These interconnected fields drive innovation in spacecraft design and extraterrestrial production capabilities:

• Space Systems (orbital dynamics, mission architecture)
• Satellite Technology (payload design, subsystem integration)
• Space Mechanisms and Robotics (actuators, manipulators for microgravity)
• Additive Manufacturing (metal/polymer 3D printing for aerospace)
• In-Space Manufacturing (on-orbit fabrication, resource utilization)

Prof. Pietras actively translates these research areas into educational contexts through dedicated laboratory facilities supporting hands-on student development.

He oversees three specialized laboratories that form the practical foundation of his research and teaching:

• KCA Laboratory (Design and CAx - Computer-Aided Engineering)
• Space Lab (satellite subsystem testing)
• In-Space Manufacturing Lab (prototyping for extraterrestrial environments)