Roland Goertz

Roland Goertz serves as Professor and Head of the Department of Chemical Safety and Defensive Fire Protection at the University of Wuppertal, based at the Grifflenberg Campus (Office W.10.097). His operational focus centers on industrial hazard mitigation and protective systems development.

His research specialization encompasses:

• Chemical process safety protocols
• Defensive fire suppression technologies
• Industrial infrastructure risk assessment
• Hazardous material containment systems

Current work emphasizes real-time monitoring solutions for chemical facilities and adaptive fire response frameworks in complex industrial environments. The department maintains active partnerships with German industrial safety regulators and emergency response agencies.

Administrative leadership includes:

• Overseeing departmental research initiatives
• Developing safety certification curricula
• Coordinating campus-wide emergency drills