Horst E. Friedrich, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Email and Phone Number

Studies:Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Dipl.-Ing.), Technical University, MunichDoctorate:Doctoral Degree at the University of Aachen (RWTH) in Materials Engineering (Dr.-Ing.)Professional positions:SCHUBERT & SALZER Maschinenfabrik AG, Ingolstadt,Head of Department Production and Development High Quality CastingsROLAND BERGER & PARTNER GmbH, München,International Management Consultants,Senior Consultant Technology and CostingDAIMLER BENZ AEROSPACE,MBB Unit Helicopters and Aircrafts, Augsburg,Head of Department Materials, Technology and Automation;MTU Division Propulsion Systems Aviation, Munich,Head of Department Development Operations and ProcessesVOLKSWAGEN AG, WolfsburgDivision Research, Environment and Transportation, Director Vehicle ResearchDirector Group Research for Materials Technology and Vehicle conceptsCurrent positionGERMAN AEROSPACE CENTERDirector of the Institute of Vehicle Concepts, StuttgartProfessor at the University of StuttgartAdditional functions:IMA (International Magnesium Association) - Board of Directorse-mobil BW – Member of Advisory BoardERTRAC (European Road Transport Advisory Council) - Member Expert Group Enabling TechnologiesSpitzencluster Elektromobilität Süd-West - Member of Advisory BoardSCCER ETH Zürich (Swiss Competence Center of Energy Research) – Member of Advisory BoardTeaching activities:Technische Universität Berlin – Automotive Material and DesignUniversität Stuttgart – Alternative Vehicle Concepts & Materials and Construction