Professor Dr.-Ing. Hans Christian Schmale
| Title | Prof. Dr.-Ing. |
| First name | Hans Christian |
| Last Name | Schmale |
| Current position | Chair of Joining Technology and Assembly (W3) |
| Current institution(s), country | TUD Dresden University of Technology, Germany |
| ORCID-ID | 0009-0007-7739-246X |
| Nationality(ies) | German |
Qualifications and career
| Stations | Periods and further details |
| Studies |
2000 - 2005: Studies in Industrial Engineering and Management with specializing in mechanical engineering at Paderborn University |
| Doctorate |
2005 - 2008: Doctorate (with distinction) to Dr.-Ing. |
| Stages of the scientific/ professional career |
since 2023: Chair of Joining Technology and Assembly at the Faculty of Mechanical Science and Engineering at TUD Dresden University of Technology |
Involvement in the scientific system
- Reviewer of several international journals
- Elected reviewer and deputy head of the expert group "Joining Technology and Additive Manufacturing GAG 7" in the Industrial Collective Research (IGF) of the BMWE, administered by DLR e. V., (expert since 2012, deputy head of GAG 7 since 2023)
- Member of the Scientific Society for Joining Technology (WGF) e. V. of the German Welding Society (DVS), (member since 2023)
- Member of the Research Advisory Board of the EFB, European Research Association for Sheet Metal Working (since 2017 member, from 2020 - 2023 Chairman)
- Member of the joint committee "Adhesive Bonding Technology" of the research associations DECHEMA, Gesellschaft für Chemische Technik und Biotechnologie e. V., DVS, Deutscher Verband für Schweißen und verwandte Verfahren e. V., iVTH, Internationaler Verein für technische Holzfragen e. V. and FOSTA, Forschungsvereinigung Stahlanwendung e. V. (member since 2009, deputy chairman since 2011, chairman from 2017 - 2023)
- Chairman of the Joining Working Group of the EFB, European Research Association for Sheet Metal Working (2017 - 2020)
Supervision of researchers
- Currently direct supervisor of 15 doctoral students
- 37 diploma students (MSc., diploma) completed
Scientific results
Articles in peer-reviewed journals / contributions to conferences or edited volumes, each with peer review / book publications (excerpt)
1 Schmale, H. C.; Geddert, T.: Safe mechanical joining processes by digital manufacturing supervision in steel coil productions. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. Vol. 1157 (2021). DOI:10.1088/1757-899X/1157/1/012006.
2 Sarpe, M.; Wesling, V.; Treutler, K.; Dewald, P.; Schmale, H. C.: Influence of classified pore contents on the quasi-static and cyclic strength properties of the welded joint in gas-shielded metal arc welding of galvanized, high-strength steels. Journal of Advanced Joining Processes. Vol. 5 (2021). DOI: 10.1016/j.jajp.2021.100094.
3 Höfemann, M.; Schmale, H. C.; Epperlein, L.; Heemann, L.; Mostaghimi, F; Schob, B.; Zapf, H.; Mahr, J.; Paul, C.; Höfner, L.; Fischer-Buehner, J.: A low-alloy steel material for laser additive manufacturing - process chain and properties. Design for Additive Manufacturing 2019. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, pp. 29-40 (2019). DOI: 10.1007/978-3-662-61149-4.
4 Jahns, H.; Pons, J.; Thiele, K.; Flügge, W.; Höfemann, M.; Schmale, H. C.: On the load-bearing behavior of lightweight flat structures made of folded, thin-walled sheet metal. Stahlbau. Vol. 87, pp. 680-686 (2018). DOI:10.1002/stab.201810622.
5 Sarpe, M.; Wesling, V.; Treutler, K.; Dewald, P.; Schmale, H. C.: Influence of varying heat input on pore formation and the resulting strength properties of the welded joint during GMAW welding of galvanized high-strength steels. DVS Reports. Volume: 371, pp. 527-535 (2021). ISBN: 978-3-96144-146-4.
6 Grass, F.; Wesling, V.; Treutler. K.; Schmale, H. C.: Influencing the weld metal microstructure through the use and further development of filler materials in laser beam welding of mixed steel joints with high manganese steels. Yearbook of welding technology. 2020 edition, pp. 270-279 (2019). ISBN: 978-3-96144-074-0.
Contributions to conferences or anthologies without peer review / Patents applied for and granted (excerpt)
1 Schmale, H. C.: Process chain of steel production in the context of adaptable joining technologies in the production of tomorrow. SFB/Transregio 285 Industry Colloquium, Paderborn (2022)
2 Schmale, H. C.; Schneider, M.: Challenges of electromobility for materials and joining technology in car bodies and powertrains - answers with steel. 9th Joint Joining Colloquium, Braunschweig (2019)
3 Schmale, H. C.; Schubert, H.: Introduction of joining technologies for lightweight construction applications in large-scale production. Osnabrück Lightweight Construction Days, Osnabrück (2014)
4 Schmale, H. C.; Finkeldey, C.: Joining technology in car body shell construction at Mercedes Benz - present and future trends. Efficient production of high-performance composite systems, 18th Paderborn Symposium for Joining Technology, Paderborn (2013)
5 Schmale, H. C.; Höfemann, M.: Process for joining steel product parts with a metallic coating by means of laser beam welding and for producing a press-hardened component therefrom; file no: DE102018101882.7; Patent holder: Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH (2018)
6. Schmale, H. C.; Kröff, A.; Höfemann, M.; Schötter, J.; Maikranz-Valentin, M.: Process for producing a coated tailored welded blank by means of laser beam welding or laser metal inert gas hybrid welding, a press-hardened component therefrom and filler wire and its use therefor; file no: DE102019119012A1; Patent holder: Salzgitter Europlatinen GmbH (2019)
7. Schmale, H. C.; Höfemann M.; Hillebrecht, M.; MMn-steel based powder for products scalable in strength and ductility by means of additive manufacturing technology; file no: DE102020216330.6; Patent holder: Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH (2020)
8 Schmale, H. C.; Braun, M.; Evertz, T.; Georgeou, Z.: 3D-printed wear/scale protection for high-temperature applications; file no: DE102021122267.2; Patent holder: Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH (2021)
9 Schmale, H. C.; Fritzsche, C.: Press-hardening-integrated welding aid element for improving the weldability of coated and/or highly heat-sensitive manganese-boron steels; file no: DE102022104020.8; Patent holder: Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH (2022)