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Professor Thomas Tröster serves as Vice President at the University of Paderborn and holds the Professorship for Lightweight Construction in Automobiles within the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. He is Chairman of the Institute for Lightweight Construction with Hybrid Systems (ILH) and a board member of the Profile Area Sustainable Materials, Processes and Products.
Professor Tröster completed his physics studies at the University of Paderborn (1983-1989), earned his PhD in High Pressure Physics in March 1994, and completed his habilitation in Experimental Physics in 2003. He has held academic positions at the Cologne University of Applied Sciences (2005-2007) and has extensive industry experience with Benteler Automotive Technology GmbH.
His research focuses on advanced lightweight construction techniques for automotive applications, with particular expertise in composite materials, additive manufacturing, and multi-material design. Professor Tröster's work bridges theoretical materials science with practical automotive engineering applications, emphasizing resource efficiency and sustainable manufacturing processes. His current research portfolio includes projects on metal-carbon fiber reinforced plastic hybrid structures, anisotropic material behavior analysis, and innovative 3D printing techniques for automotive components.
Professor Tröster's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on composite joining technologies, additive manufacturing optimization, and structural analysis of non-conventional joint designs. His work consistently addresses practical engineering challenges while advancing fundamental understanding of material behaviors under complex loading conditions and manufacturing constraints.
Professor Tröster has supervised numerous industry-related research topics including the production and validation of electrically powered autonomous racing cars. He has directed major research initiatives such as the Research College 'Light-Efficient-Mobile' (2014-2022) and leads current projects including power2AM, NeMo.bil, and TRR 285 Subproject B01.
As Chairman of the Institute for Lightweight Construction with Hybrid Systems since 2012, Professor Tröster leads a multidisciplinary research team focused on developing innovative lightweight solutions for the automotive industry. The institute maintains strong collaborations with automotive manufacturers and component suppliers, facilitating the rapid transfer of research findings into practical applications.
