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Dr. Michael Klippel is a Lecturer and Senior Scientist at the Institute of Structural Engineering, Timber Structures (IBK) at ETH Zurich. He specializes in Timber Engineering, Fire Safety, and Sustainable Materials, leading the 'Fire in Timber Group' since 2014. Klippel coordinates the MAS ETH Fire Safety Engineering program and focuses on advancing timber construction standards. His academic background includes a Dipl.-Ing. in Civil Engineering (2009) from RWTH Aachen University and a Dipl.-Wirt.Ing. in Business Management (2013).
Research Interests: Klippel's work bridges structural engineering and fire safety, emphasizing innovative timber applications, carbon-neutral construction, and interdisciplinary projects. His research addresses challenges like fire-resistant CLT design, adhesive performance under fire, and sustainable material utilization.
Publications: Key contributions include studies on tall timber structures, carbon credits in real estate, and fire behavior of CLT. His work appears in journals like Sustainability and Journal of Renewable Materials, alongside industry guides and reports.
Awards: Honors include the L.J. Markwardt Award (2019), Leo Schörghuber-Preis (2015), and F.C. Trapp-Preis (2010). He also won a VDI student competition for a UHPC bridge design in 2008.
Grants & Labs: Klippel leads the 'Fire in Timber Group' and collaborates with industry on standardization projects. His work integrates academic research with practical applications in construction safety and sustainability.
