Markus Zimmermann

Prof. Dr. Markus Zimmermann leads the Chair of Product Development and Lightweight Design at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). With a background in mechanical engineering from TU Berlin and the University of Michigan, and a doctorate from MIT on solid-state singularities, he bridges academic rigor with industrial application. His career spans 12 years at BMW focusing on vehicle development before transitioning to academia.

• Specializes in solution space engineering for robust design
• Expert in additive manufacturing and systems engineering
• Develops methodologies for managing design complexity and uncertainty

His research focuses on multidisciplinary design optimization and lightweight structures, particularly in robotics and automotive systems. His team applies digital twin frameworks and attribute dependency graphs to enhance design processes. Recent publications emphasize topology optimization in robotic systems and thermal management for medical X-ray sources.

Key trends in his 2024-2025 publications include:

• Topological optimization for additive manufacturing and robotics
• Application of solution spaces to manage design uncertainty
• Development of compact X-ray systems for medical therapy
• Integration of digital twin technologies in industrial contexts