Viktor Sigrist

Viktor Sigrist is a Swiss academic and structural engineer currently serving as the Dean of the Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture and Professor of Structural Engineering. Having earned his PhD from ETH Zurich, he has held significant roles at Hamburg University of Technology (Vice President from 2012) and actively contributed to concrete structure analysis research.

• Born: 1960, Lucerne, Switzerland
• Education: Bachelor in Civil Engineering (Lucerne), Diploma in Structural Engineering (ETH Zurich), PhD in Concrete Structures (ETH Zurich)
• Academic Roles: Professor (2002), Vice President (2012), and Dean (2015) at Hamburg University of Technology and Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts

Research Focus: Structural concrete, shear behavior, punching shear mechanics, and practical norms for construction. His work bridges engineering theory and real-world applications, emphasizing standardized design and material performance.

Collaborative Projects: Led research initiatives like Strukturen im Gebäude als System, advised on Hamburg's Großmarkthalle renovation, and organized innovation transfer events with over 150 participants. His publications address critical topics in concrete analysis and structural standards.

Leadership Roles: Member of University Management, Head of the Standing Committee on Research and Development at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts.