Rainer Stark

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Rainer Stark is the Head of the Chair of Industrial Information Technology at Technische Universität Berlin's Faculty V. He holds a Diplom-Ingenieur from Ruhr University Bochum and Texas A&M University (1989) and a Dr.-Ing. from Saarland University (dissertation: 'Entwicklung eines mathematischen Toleranzmodells zur Integration in (3D-) CAD-Systeme').

• Core roles: Intuitive information modeling, virtual product creation methodologies, and PLM systems
• Industry experience: 14 years at Ford Motor Company, leading virtual product development and methodologies across European brands (Ford, Volvo, Jaguar/Land Rover)

Research focuses on context-based virtual prototypes, function-oriented design processes, and collaborative development methodologies. His work bridges academic research and automotive industry applications through PLM solutions and digital process innovation.

Prior academic contributions include co-founding the Technologiezentrum Saarbrücken's Institute for Innovative Production and extensive guest lecturing at Ruhr University Bochum, Saarland University, and Aachen University of Applied Sciences.