Materials Science and Testing of Polymers
Mission and Vision
- We train students at a high academic level with regard to polymer physics and polymer testing
- We perform world-class research in the fields of physics, materials science, testing and applications of polymers
- We develop and optimize innovative materials, components and testing methodologies
- We aim at significantly contributing to technical progress and sustainable development
- We cooperate and study with research institutes and companies worldwide
We are smart and reliable – in everything we do!
© Department Kunststofftechnik
© Department Kunststofftechnik
© Department Kunststofftechnik
Our Team
Head of Institute
Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.mont. Gerald Pinter
Head of RELIABLE Group
+43 3842 402 - 2100
gerald.pinter(at)unileoben.ac.at
Profil (Pure) | Profil (MUonline)
Specialties: polymer mechanics, fracture mechanics, life-time prediction, durability and reliability of structural polymers, fatigue testing
© Department Kunststofftechnik
Office Management
Research Professionals
Laboratory technicians
Montanuniversität | Martina Stöbbauer
Montanuniversität | Martina Stöbbauer
Montanuniversität | Martina Stöbbauer
Equipment
Our testing laboratories consist of microscopic, spectroscopic, polymer-physical and mechanical characterization facilities, which contain the latest version of standard as well as some specialized equipment complemented by various sample preparation, sample conditioning and deformation analysis devices.
The laboratories are used to establish the basic molecular and microstructure as well as the thermal, thermo-mechanical and mechanical macroscopic properties of polymers and composites. Our expertise comprises:
- Morphology and structure analysis on various length-scales
- Generation of comprehensive polymer-physical property profiles
- Mechanical and component testing on various time-scales
For details as to our devices please adhere to the equipment list of the department
Equipmentlist Polymer Engineering and Science Leoben