Alexander Stolz

Professor Resilience Engineering for Technical Systems - from Research to Application

Greater Freiburg Area

About

Dr.-Ing. Alexander Stolz studied civil engineering at University of Wuppertal and wrote his doctoral thesis about mobilization of bedding stresses in granular soil at the Professorship for Geotechnique. As head of the business unit Security and head of the department Safety Technologies and Protective Structures he is specialized in the experimental investigation and numerical modeling of materials, components and structures under dynamic loads. Additionally, he is substantial experienced in the contribution and management of national and European research projects. His current focus concentrates on the assessement and enhancement of risk and resilience for infrastructure networks, structures and personns to extraordinary and disruptive event.

Experience

  • Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (5 yrs 8 mos)
    • Managing Director Centre for Security and Society
      Feb 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

    • Professor Resilience Engineering for Technical Systems
      Nov 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 8 mos

  • Fraunhofer EMI (17 yrs 6 mos)
    • Head of Departement Safety, Security and Resilience
      May 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 2 mos

    • Head of Business Unit Security, Head of Departement Safety Technologies and Protectives Structures
      Jan 2014 - May 2021 · 7 yrs 5 mos

    • Group Manager "Security of Structures"​
      Jan 2011 - Dec 2013 · 3 yrs

      Experimental and numerical analysis of extraordinary loading cases for build infrastructures. Risk analysis and assessment Design of retrofit or mitigation measures Project acquisition and management measures Project aqusition and managment

  • Structural Engineer at IGW / IGSI- Engineering Society Wuppertal for underground constructions
    Aug 2008 - Dec 2008 · 5 mos

    Structural engineer with a focus on design and assessment of geotechnical engineering constructions like tunnels, embankments, excavation pits. Subsoil exploration and geological surveys

  • Research Associate at Bergische Universität Wuppertal
    Nov 2002 - Jul 2008 · 5 yrs 9 mos

    Project leadership of the Institiute’s geotechnical laboratory from 2002 – 2004 Main responsibility for carrying out and evaluating ground mechanical laboratory and field trials in accordance with DIN 18130 in the case of national and international building projects in the areas of aptitude testing, quality assurance and site supervision. Research into the subjects: demands of jacking pipes during pipe propulsion and dynamic deep compaction. Administration of the monies for the chair, including the processing of matters relating to tax law. Autonomous carrying out of lectures in foundation and main courses including lectures on geotechnical extension courses. Designs in foundation work and soil Engineering