Volker Schöppner

Volker Schöppner is Professor and Head of Plastics Processing at the University of Paderborn, concurrently serving as Professor Member in the Key research area Sustainable Materials, Processes and Products. Previously until 2022, he held the same professorial membership in the Direct Manufacturing Research Center (DMRC).

His research centers on sustainable polymer processing innovations, particularly anvil-free ultrasonic welding for single-sided access scenarios and laser transmission welding scale-up rules for thermoplastics. He investigates mixing mechanisms in twin-screw extruders and develops eco-efficient plastics manufacturing methodologies, emphasizing recyclable material systems and energy-optimized processes.

Analysis of his 2024 publications reveals concentrated expertise in plastics joining technologies and extrusion process optimization, with multiple conference presentations on ultrasonic welding variants and a significant journal contribution on extruder screw dynamics. This output demonstrates consistent focus on practical industrial applications within polymer engineering.

Professor Schöppner actively contributes to the University of Paderborn's Key research area Sustainable Materials, Processes and Products, driving interdisciplinary collaboration on circular economy solutions for polymer materials and manufacturing systems.