Rolf Steinegger

Rolf Steinegger is a Lecturer at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), affiliated with the School of Engineering and the Centre for Aviation. His work focuses on Project Management, Systems Engineering, and Railway Network Planning, with a career spanning academia and industry. He contributes to aviation research, transportation systems, and educational methodologies.

• Education: Executive Master in Business Engineering (Kaleidos, 2003-2005), Master of Advanced Studies in Higher and Secondary Education (FITZ, 1994-1996), MSc in Civil Engineering (ETH Zurich, 1989-1993)

His research bridges aviation and railway engineering, emphasizing decision-making frameworks, lifecycle analysis, and optimization models. Recent publications explore fuel economy in aircraft, symmetry in wings and sails, and cash flow cycles in small businesses, reflecting interdisciplinary applications of systems thinking.

Notable publications include the Beer Distribution Game simulations and analyses of slab track technology in railways. While no formal scientific awards are documented, his work impacts both academic curricula and industrial practices.