Institute for Testing and Research Ltd (TVFA – TU WIEN), AUSTRIA
Born in Vienna / Austria on June 22nd, 1956
1962-1974
Elementary + secondary school in Vienna
1974-1983
Academic studies of mechanical engineering at Vienna University of Technology, specialization in hydraulic engines and material sience Academic degree: Dipl-Ing. (simular to BSc)
2002
Dissertation in mechanical engineering
Thesis work: Partial stress relieving of repair-welded pelton runners (German)
Doctoral viva: Fracture mechanics and steel civil engineering hydraulics
1983
until today test and research engineer at TVFA TU WIEN (Institute for Testing and Research in Material Technology at Vienna University of Technology)
Scope of work:
a) Inspection at manufacturing companies (international), non destructive testing, measurement technology, welding technology
b) Strength caculations (FEM), fracture mechanics, endurance calculations
c) damage analysis
Major field: Hydro electric waterpower plants, turbines and pumps, steel constructions
Specific publications in the field of work