Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Schmidt

CV

•    1970 born in Erlabrunn
•    1993 Abitur at the Caroline Schlegel Gymnasium in Jena

Academic Background
•    2006 Universität Duisburg-Essen Doctorate in the Department of Civil Engineering, teaching area Structural Engineering
•    1993-1999 Bauhaus Universität Weimar - Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Background
•    2021-2023 University of Applied Sciences Erfurt - Vice-President for Academic Affairs
•    2020-2021 University of Applied Sciences Erfurt - Head of the Mathematics and Science Centre
•    2014-2021 University of Applied Sciences Erfurt - Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Conservation/Restoration
•    2010-present University of Applied Sciences Erfurt - Faculty of Civil Engineering and Conservation/Restoration - Professor of Steel Construction and Structural Engineering
•    2009-present International Specialist Welding Engineer
•    2007-2009 Krebs und Kiefer - Project Manager for Steel Construction
•    2006-2007 Engineering partnership Karvanek-Ebenau-Höffer - Project Engineer
•    2000-2006 Universität Duisburg-Essen - Research Assistant inthe Department of Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering
•    1999 IQ Haus AG, Neumarkt/Oberpfalz - Site Manager
•    1987-1990 Carl Zeiss Jena - Apprenticeship as a Measurement and Control Technician

Fields of Expertise

• Calculation, dimensioning, design and execution of load-bearing structures, in particular steel construction
• Renovation of steel structures
• Optimization of steel structures, components and cross-sections using evolutionary strategies

Memberships

• Deutscher Verband für Schweißen und verwandte Verfahren e.V. (German Association for Welding and Related Processes)
• Ingenieurkammer Thüringen (Thuringian Chamber of Engineers)