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Thomas K Bader is Professor in Building Technology and Head of the Department of Building Technology at Linnaeus University's Faculty of Technology. His academic career spans from doctoral research at Vienna University of Technology to his current leadership position, with expertise bridging theoretical mechanics and practical timber engineering applications.
- Professor in Building Technology since July 2019
- Associate Professor in Building Technology (specialized in Structural Engineering) since September 2016
- Habilitation in Mechanics of Materials and Structures from TU Wien
Professor Bader's research focuses on the mechanical behavior of timber structures, with particular emphasis on wood mechanics across multiple length scales. His work integrates experimental characterization with numerical simulation to advance understanding of timber as a structural material. Key research areas include dowel-type connections in timber structures, cross-laminated timber systems, and the mechanical properties of wood under various loading conditions including compression perpendicular to grain and rolling shear.
His publication record demonstrates consistent research productivity with numerous high-impact publications in leading engineering journals. The research trajectory shows increasing focus on sustainable timber construction, with recent work examining the relationship between structural engineering design and carbon footprint in multi-story CLT buildings. His research has evolved from fundamental wood mechanics to comprehensive structural systems analysis.
Professor Bader leads multiple research groups including Composite Elements and Hybrid Structures, Connections in Timber Structures, Cross-Laminated Timber research, and the Linnaeus University Centre for Competitive Timber Structures. His current research projects address resource efficiency in timber construction, competitive advantages of CLT systems, and moisture-dependent properties of South Swedish hardwoods.
As an educator, Professor Bader teaches advanced structural engineering courses, particularly Conceptual Structural Design in the Master's program in Sustainable Structural Engineering. He has supervised numerous bachelor's, master's, and doctoral students, with a teaching philosophy focused on increasing engineers' knowledge of timber as a structural material to fully exploit its potential in construction applications.
