Jun.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Lars Abrahamczyk

Welcome to the Chair of Advanced Structures!

Our research and teaching focuses on the system analysis of structures including derivation of suitable partial models, engineering consideration of coupling and interactions, recording and consideration of extreme and changing load conditions as well as avoidance or evaluation of collapse potential using latest technologies (tools of digital engineering). Advanced Structures not only include the structures with high risk potential, lightweight and tent constructions, but also includes the use of damping elements and the interaction phenomena in standard construction methods.

RECONSTRUCT Workshop at IZIIS »Case Studies in Forensic Structural Engineering«

As part of WP3, the RECONSTRUCT project consortium held a workshop on 6–7 October 2025 at the Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Seismology (IZIIS) in Skopje, North Macedonia. The workshop focused on virtual teaching methods based on the Escape Room concept, designed to enhance the education and training of court experts and forensic engineers in civil engineering.

Lecture by Dr. Tariq Maqsood »Natural Hazards, Vulnerability and Risk Research in Australia«

On 22.09.2025, the Chair of Advanced Structures at Bauhaus University Weimar hosted a guest lecture by Dr. Tariq Maqsood (RMIT, Australia) on the theme “Natural Hazards, Vulnerability and Risk Research in Australia”. In his presentation, Dr. Maqsood provided an overview of ongoing and recent research into how built environments are exposed to natural hazards, how vulnerability is assessed and modelled, and how these insights inform mitigation and policy.

The Chair of Advanced Structures offers projects and thesis in English and German Language. Interested students can either choose from the list of predefined topics or come up with their own ideas.

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Each year, the professorship coordinates the course titled "NextGen Engineers – Advanced Training Courses for a Sustainable Tomorrow" as part of the Bauhaus Summer School program.

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The internationally oriented Master's program, taught in English, equips students with the skills necessary to address engineering challenges posed by natural hazards.

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