Thomas Horst

Thomas Horst is a Professor in the Faculty of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering at the West Saxon University of Applied Sciences Zwickau (WHZ). He specializes in Materials Engineering and Materials Testing, with a research focus on fracture mechanics, materials mechanics, and finite element method applications.

• Education: Studied Mechanical Engineering at Dresden University of Technology (1996–2003); earned a Doctorate in Engineering from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Dresden University of Technology (2010).

His research spans materials science and mechanical engineering, emphasizing advanced analytical techniques for material behavior and structural integrity. Teaching areas include materials engineering and testing, supported by practical lab work at WHZ. He has held academic roles at institutions such as the Leibniz Institute for Polymer Research Dresden and Dresden University of Technology.

• Contact: Office located in TI/H3, Room 210; reachable via phone (+49 375 536 1770) or email (thomas.horst@fh-zwickau.de).