Rainer Dahlmann

Prof. Dr. Rainer Dahlmann serves as Professor and Scientific Director at the Chair of Plastics Processing within the Institute of Plastics Processing (IKV) at RWTH Aachen University, Germany. His leadership encompasses strategic oversight of the institute's research direction and operational management from the Seffenter Weg 201 campus location.

His research specializes in plastics processing technologies, driving innovation in polymer manufacturing systems. Key focus areas include advanced injection molding techniques, extrusion process optimization, composite material fabrication, and sustainable processing methodologies within the broader fields of materials science and mechanical engineering.

As Scientific Director, Prof. Dahlmann directs the institute's collaborative initiatives with industrial partners, facilitating technology transfer and applied research in polymer processing. The IKV maintains its position as a leading European research center through its integration of fundamental material science with industrial-scale manufacturing solutions under his scientific leadership.