Raimund Rolfes

Prof. Raimund Rolfes is a Professor at the Institute of Structural Analysis, Leibniz University Hannover, specializing in structural mechanics, composite materials, and wind energy systems. He leads research projects on fatigue damage modeling, rotor blade design, and structural health monitoring. His work involves advanced numerical simulations and experimental validation. He holds executive roles in the Institute and contributes to university governance, including the Faculty Council. His research spans over 340 publications, focusing on composite materials' mechanical behavior, offshore wind infrastructure, and aeroelastic simulations.

Research Interests:

• Fatigue and damage mechanics in composites
• Wind turbine structural design and analysis
• Structural health monitoring (SHM) systems
• Material modeling for nanocomposites and hybrid laminates
• Aeroelastic simulations of large wind turbines
• Offshore wind farm acoustics and environmental impact

Notable Projects:

• LENAH/HANNAH: Nanomodified materials for rotor blade durability
• SE²A Cluster: Lightweight aircraft structures for sustainability
• CraCpit: Safety cockpits for gliders
• Monitoring SBJ: Offshore wind turbine foundation analysis

Grants & Funding: Over 20 projects funded by DFG, BMWi, and EU, totaling millions in research support. Collaborations include TU Dresden, TU Braunschweig, and industry partners like Senvion and Akaflieg.

Labs & Teams: Leads the Institute of Structural Analysis lab, supervising PhD researchers in composite mechanics, rotor blade dynamics, and computational modeling.