معرفی
Prof. Dr. Peter Eichinger serves as a Professor at Aalen University's Faculty of Optics and Mechatronics. He holds multiple administrative leadership roles including Dean of Studies for Mechatronics, Robotics, Medical Engineering, and Sustainability Technologies programs, while also serving as Vice Dean for User Experience and Information Design programs.
His teaching portfolio spans Design Theory Basics, Systematic Construction, Constructing with Plastics, Materials Science, and Engineering Mechanics. His research focuses on Industry 4.0 applications in mechatronics education, virtual commissioning of cyber-physical systems, and digital twin technology development.
His recent publications demonstrate strong alignment with industrial digital transformation trends, particularly in virtual commissioning methodologies, e-mobility human factors, and agile educational frameworks for engineering. Key thematic clusters include smart manufacturing integration, cyber-physical system validation, and next-generation engineering pedagogy.
Award highlights:
- East Württemberg Innovation Prize (2018)
- Teaching Award of Aalen University (2017)
- Teaching Award of Baden-Württemberg State (2017)
Prof. Eichinger actively leads curriculum development initiatives including Mechatronics (B.Eng), Mechatronics Compact (MekA), and Mechatronics/Systems Engineering (M.Eng) programs. His work bridges academic instruction with industrial implementation through projects like virtual commissioning case studies and Education 4.0 frameworks.
He maintains his office in room G1 1.09 with weekly office hours every Tuesday from 13:00-14:00.
