Bernd Bretsche

Bernd Bretsche research activities are based on five areas: Drive technology, CAD, sealing technology, reliability technology and rail vehicle technology.

Education and Degrees

• 1989 Dr.-Ing., Universität Stuttgart
• 1978 – 1984 Dipl.-Ing., Mechanical engineering major with focus on design theory, Universität Stuttgart

Professional Career

• 1996 – present Professor at the Institute of Machine Components, Universität Stuttgart
• 1992 – 1996 Professor at the University of Applied sciences, Albstadt-Sigmaringen
• 1989 – 1992 Employee of Mercedes-Benz AG in the car development department
• 1984 – 1989 Research Assistant at the Institute for Machine Elements and Design Science

Collaborative Research Center

• SFB 1244: Adaptive Building Skins and Structures for the Built Environment of Tomorrow