Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Eckhard Beyer

Curriculum vitae

name, first name:

Beyer, Ralf Eckhard
Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil.

date and place of birth:

13.12.1951 in Dortmund

familiy status:

married since 1977, 2 children

Academic Background

1997

Full Professor, Material Science, University of Technology Dresden

1985

Doctor of Physical Engineering, Technical Science,
University of Technology Darmstadt

1981

Graduate Engineer, Physics, University of Technology Darmstadt

Professional Experience Record

2009-2012

Dean of Faculty Mechanical Engeneering, TU Dresden

since 2003

Executive Director, Institute for Surface Technology and Production Metrology at University of Technology Dresden

2002

President des Laser Institute of America LIA

since 1997

Executive Director, Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology (IWS), Dresden

since 1997

Full Professor for Laser and Surface Engineering, University of Technology, Dresden

1994 - 1996

Acting Director, Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology (ILT), Aachen

1994 - 1996

Lectureship, University of Technology Rhineland / Westphalia (RWTH), Aachen

1993 - 1994

Deputy Director, Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology (ILT), Aachen

1992 - 1993

Director of Laser Application, Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology (ILT), Aachen

1985 - 1992

Head of Department, Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology (ILT), Aachen

1981 - 1985

Staff Member, University of Technology, Darmstadt

Awards

2008 Arthur L. Schawlow Award 
2012 Fraunhofer-Medaille
2013 Doctor honoris causa, University Poltechnica wroclaw