
- 1975 - present Scientific co-worker of the Institute of Polymer Research and the former institutions
- 1989 PhD (Dr. rer. nat. habil.) in Polymer Physics, German Academy of Science, Institute for Technology of Polymers, Dresden
Thesis: Theoretical consideration of toughness of short-fibre reinforced thermoplastics- 1979 PhD (Dr. rer. nat.) in Physics, German Academy of Science, Institute for Technology of Polymers, Dresden
Thesis: Theoretical contribution to the deformation behaviour of multi-layered composites under consideration of shear effects- 1971-1975 Study of Physics at Technical University Dresden
Diploma in Physics (1975), Department of Theoretical Physics, "Theoretical investigation of strength of heterogeneous materials under thermal load"- Born 22.12.1951
- Applied mechanics and materials science of polymer composites (especially short-fibre and particle reinforced)
- Micromechanics of deformation and failure of composites
- Fracture mechanics, interface cracks in heterogeneous materials
- Theory and experiment of adhesion problems
- Micromechanics and fracture mechanics of elastomer composites