Steffen Riedl

Steffen Riedl is a Professor of Road Construction at the University of Applied Sciences Erfurt, specializing in civil engineering and transport infrastructure. He serves as Vice-President for Academic Affairs and a member of FH Erfurt's Senate.

• Research focuses on asphalt maintenance, cold recycling, and pavement diagnostics
• Teaches bachelor’s courses on road engineering fundamentals
• Active in standardization committees including FGSV

Education:

• Diplom degree in Civil Engineering (2000, TU Darmstadt)
• Doctorate in Engineering (Dr.-Ing., 2006)

His work emphasizes load-bearing capacity analysis using Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) technology and thin-layer asphalt construction for sustainable infrastructure. Recent publications examine cold recycling techniques and pavement preservation.

Professional Affiliations:

• Chair of Gütegemeinschaft AKB (Cold-Mix Asphalt Quality Association)
• Member of Forschungsgesellschaft für Straßen- und Verkehrswesen (FGSV)
• Active in Thuringian and Hessian road engineering associations

As a certified expert for asphalt construction methods, he contributes to technical standards and has led multiple research projects on pavement longevity and maintenance technologies.