Dr. Thomas Weißgärber

Professor

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Biography

Thomas Weißgärber is the holder of the Chair of Powder Metallurgy at TU Dresden and also serves as the Institute Director at the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials (IFAM) since April 1, 2022. He specializes in powder metallurgy, a fascinating manufacturing technology that produces high-precision metallic components in large quantities. His research focuses on the development of high-performance materials, powder metallurgical additive manufacturing technologies, and understanding the relationships between microstructure, process, and material properties. His areas of interest include mobility technologies, energy technology, and medical technology, highlighted by functional materials such as soft magnets, thermoelectrics, and composite materials for thermal management, as well as processes for hydrogen production and storage. The Chair Powder Metallurgy collaborates closely with the Fraunhofer Institute to address current industrial challenges. Through state-of-the-art processes, they aim to provide innovative solutions and unique microstructures tailored to specific properties required in various applications.

Research Interests

Experience

Chair Holder

2022-04-01 — Present

Technische Universität Dresden • Dresden, Germany

Leading the Chair of Powder Metallurgy and conducting research in advanced materials.

Institute Director

2022-04-01 — Present

Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials • Dresden, Germany

Overseeing research and development initiatives in manufacturing technology.

Requirements for Technische Universität Dresden

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
First professionally qualifying degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Proof of 10 CP in Mathematics Proof of 10 CP in Technical Mechanics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's Degree Certificate
  • Transcript of Records
  • CV in tabular form
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Proof of Subject-Specific Knowledge (Syllabus/Module descriptions)
Specialization Notes

Administered under the Faculty of Mechanical Science and Engineering. Includes specializations like Design Engineering and Production Engineering.