Michael Niedermeier

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Michael Niedermeier serves as a Professor in the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Ravensburg-Weingarten University of Applied Sciences (RWU), specializing in Lightweight Construction and Structural Materials since March 2003. His role integrates academic leadership with extensive industry experience in advanced materials engineering.

His educational foundation includes a degree in general mechanical engineering from the Technical University of Munich. Professional milestones feature:

• Research associate at ETH Zurich's Institute of Design and Structures (now IMES)
• Development engineer at Schindler Waggon Altenrhein
• Head of Joining and Forming Technology Department at Alusuisse T&M Neuhausen
• Program Manager for Automotive Lightweight Construction at ALCAN Ltd. Neuhausen

His research focuses on lightweight structural solutions for transportation, advanced material behaviors, and innovative manufacturing processes. He bridges theoretical principles with industrial applications, particularly in automotive contexts where weight reduction directly impacts efficiency and sustainability. Current work emphasizes material-structure interaction and sustainable production methods.

At RWU, Prof. Niedermeier leads the Lightweight Construction and Structural Materials group, directing laboratory operations focused on material testing, structural analysis, and process development. His facilities support both fundamental research and industry-collaborative projects addressing real-world engineering challenges in material science and manufacturing.