Dr.-Ing. Andrej Lang

Academic studies

Study of physics at the Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel
Title of Diploma Thesis: "Investigation of the laser-induced phase transformation of
1T-TaS₂ to 2H-TaS₂ by angle-resolved photoelectron spectroscopy."

PhD Graduation

PhD-examination (Dr.-Ing.) in engineering at the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover
Topic: "Experimental and theoretical investigations on friction behaviour of elastomeric materials on rough surfaces."

Professional career

2010-2014:

• Scientific coworker at the German Institute of Rubber Technology, Hanover
  Department: "Material Concepts and Modeling"
  Research on elastomer reinforcement, dynamic-mechanical properties of rubber materials, experimental and theoretical concepts for elastomer friction

2014-2020:

• Deputy Head of Department "Material Concepts and Modeling" at the German Institute of Rubber Technology

since 2020:

• Head of Department "Material Concepts and Modeling" at the German Institute of Rubber Technology

Research Interests:

Elastomer physics, contact mechanics and friction of elastomer materials, soft matter physics, modeling and fractal geometry, networking and reinforcement, non-linear viscoelasticity, interface phenomena and rubber technology