Thomas Wolff

Thomas Wolff serves as Professor of Geotechnics and Dean of Studies at the Department of Geotechnics within the Faculty of Civil Engineering at OTH Regensburg. His academic leadership spans teaching core geotechnical subjects including Engineering Geology, Soil Mechanics, Geotechnics I, and Tunnel Construction I at both bachelor and master levels. His office is located in Room H 001 at Galgenbergstrasse 30.

Wolff's research focuses on geotechnical engineering with specialization in foundation systems, pile behavior in challenging soils, tunnel construction, and ground improvement techniques. His work bridges theoretical analysis with practical applications, particularly in complex environments like Dubai's soft sediments and Stockholm's urban infrastructure projects. Key research areas include anchor systems, axial load behavior of bored piles, and sensor technology applications in foundation engineering.

His publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to geotechnical conferences and journals since 2003, with recent work (2024) on composite anchor systems for Bremen infrastructure. Articles reveal specialization in Middle Eastern geotechnics (particularly UAE/Dubai projects), European tunnel construction, and numerical/experimental methods for foundation analysis. The research shows progression from fundamental soil mechanics to advanced urban infrastructure applications.

As Dean of Studies, Wolff supervises bachelor's and master's theses on foundation strengthening, tunnel construction, and geotechnical engineering topics. His industry collaborations include partnerships with major engineering firms like Setzpfandt Consulting Engineers and Hochtief Solutions AG, facilitating practical knowledge transfer to students.

Wolff maintains active connections with industry through his role as Freelancer/Partner at Setzpfandt Consulting Engineers GmbH & Co. KG since 2018, ensuring his academic work remains grounded in real-world engineering challenges and innovations.