Michael Maas

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Michael Maas serves as Professor of Structures and Constructive Design at Bochum University of Applied Sciences since 2011, concurrently holding the position of Chairman of the Audit Committee since 2020. His academic career spans multiple institutions including HTWG Trier (2008-2011) and University of Wuppertal (2004-2008), while maintaining active industry engagement through his engineering firm maas ingenieure gmbh since 2004.

His educational background includes a doctorate from Wuppertal University (2001) on computer-aided structural design methods and civil engineering studies at Dortmund University (1990-1996) with specialization in structural engineering. His pedagogical framework emphasizes fundamental mechanical understanding over manual calculations, advocating for strategic integration of FEM software like SCIA to enhance architectural design capabilities.

Research interests center on structural engineering pedagogy, constructive design methodologies, and material applications in building construction. His teaching philosophy prioritizes developing students' 'inner eye' for structural behavior through analysis of built examples and computational tools, reducing traditional hand calculation focus while expanding geometric design possibilities. Current teaching includes Structural Engineering (Tragwerklehre), Structural Systems in Building Construction (Tragkonstruktionen im Hochbau), and the interdisciplinary Constructive Project capstone.

Professional activities include consulting engineering since 2001, expert judging in competition proceedings since 2007, and technical advisory work for the INFORMATION SERVICE WOOD (2008-2011). His engineering practice provides real-world context for academic work, particularly in wood construction, steel structures, and concrete systems. The text indicates ongoing teaching responsibilities through Summer Semester 2025 with no indication of retirement or reduced status.