Research projects

In the following overview current and former research projects are compiled:​

CIRCTimber: New pathways and a living lab for transforming the linear timber construction sector into circular value creation processes and promising business models

Head of research:
Prof. Dr. Robert Jockwer
Research team:
Siavash Namari, Dr.-Ing.
Funding:
Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR)
Project duration: 
01.04.2026 - 31.03.2029
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H2Block: Block for Hydrogen Tanks with Enhanced Shear Strength

Head of research:
Prof. Dr. Robert Jockwer
Research team:
Jörg Wehsener, Dr.-Ing.
Funding:
Institute of Steel and Timber Construction, TU Dresden, Deutsche Holzveredlung GmbH & Co KG, Kirchhundem
Project duration: 
01.10.2025 - 30.09.2027
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Digital design and manufacturing methods for light and pure timber constructions with bent wood (DigiPure)

Head of research:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peer Haller
Prof. Dr. Robert Jockwer
Research team:
Siavash Namari, Dr.-Ing.
Martin Eichenauer, Dipl.-Ing. 
Funding:
Bundesministerium für Ernährung und Landwirtschaft (FPNR)
Project duration: 
01.03.2023 - 30.06.2026
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Development of innovative lightweight timber structural systems based on Formholz technology with connecting fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) node elements (Formholz)

Head of research:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peer Haller
Research team:
Siavash Namari, Dr.-Ing.
Funding:
ZIM (Zentrales Innovationsprogramm Mittelstand)
Processing Period: 
01.03.2021 - 30.06.2023
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Adhesive-free Timber Building (AFTB)

The project aims to promote adhesive-free engineered wood products, reducing toxic waste and supporting sustainable construction.

Head of research:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peer Haller
Research team:
Siavash Namari, Dr.-Ing.
Funding:
EU Horizon 2020 Interreg North-West Europe
Project duration: 
01.01.2017 - 31.03.2020
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Woodtrusion (Elasticity, Compression and Springback of Densified Wood)

Head of research:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peer Haller
Research team:
Siavash Namari, Dr.-Ing.
Funding:
STFI Sächsischen Textilforschungsinstitut e.V. (FNR)
Project duration: 
01.05.2018 - 01.10.2020
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Development of thermo-hygro-mechanical processes and a machine implementation for the bending forming of compressed resin-wood into technical profiles

Head of research:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peer Haller
Research team:
Jens Hartig, Dr.-Ing.
Jörg Wehsener, Dr.-Ing.
Funding:
Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie (BMWi)
Project duration: 
01.07.2017 - 30.09.2019
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Leading-Edge Cluster - BioEconomy: TG1, Poles made of molded and veneer wood from beech; (VP 1.12/ BEECHPOLE) - Subproject A

Head of research:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peer Haller
Research team:
Jens Hartig, Dr.-Ing.
Jörg Wehsener, Dr.-Ing.
Funding:
Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung (BMBF)
Project duration: 
01.10.2014 - 30.09.2017
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Non-metallic mechanical connections for timber structures

Head of research:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peer Haller
Research team:
Siavash Namari, Dr.-Ing.
Jens Hartig, Dr.-Ing.
Jörg Wehsener, Dr.-Ing.
Funding:
ZIM
Project duration: 
01.07.2014 - 30.06.2016
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Leading-Edge Cluster - BioEconomy: TG1, Poles made of molded and veneer wood from beech; (VP 1.12/ BEECHPOLE) - Subproject A

Head of research:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peer Haller
Research team:
Jens Hartig, Dr.-Ing.
Jörg Wehsener, Dr.-Ing.
Funding:
Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung
Project duration: 
01.07.2012 - 30.06.2015
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Analysis of various construction methods, structural types, and their detail and connection concepts in selected timber structures

Head of research:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peer Haller
Research team:
Christoph Helmbach, Dipl.-Ing.
Funding:
Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt
Project duration: 
01.06.2010 - 31.01.2013
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Development of a Process and Feasibility Study for the Production of Thick Veneer

Head of research:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peer Haller
Research team:
Julia Schreiber, Dipl.-Forstw.
Robert Putzger, Dipl.-Ing.
Funding:
Finanziert aus Mitteln der Europäischen Union und des Freistaates Sachsen
Sächsische Aufbaubank - Förderbank-
Europäischer Fond für regionale Entwicklung (EFRE)
Project duration: 
01.06.2010 - 31.01.2013
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Expansion of Plant and Technology Development for Molded Wood Production

Head of research:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peer Haller
Research team:
Jörg Wehsener, Dr.-Ing.
Funding:
Sächsische AufbauBank
Project duration: 
01.11.2009 - 31.05.2013
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Cast Concrete Node Connections for Rod and Truss Structures

Head of research:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peer Haller
Dr.-Ing. Andreas Heiduschke
Research team:
Jens Hartig, Dr.-Ing.
Funding:
AiF
Project duration: 
01.11.2009 - 31.08.2012
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Pressed Wood Profile for Wind Turbines

Head of research:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peer Haller
Research team:
Jörg Wehsener, Dr.-Ing.
Funding:
AiF
Project duration: 
01.05.2009 - 30.08.2012
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Projects before 2010 are available in the following link: ​Projects before 2010 ...