Prof. Dr. Holger Völzke
Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM), Berlin
Since 2007 Division Head at BAM of Division 3.4 „Safety of Storage Containers“ for radioactive materials
1991 - 2007 Scientist and group leader at BAM in the field of the safety of storage containers for radioactive materials
1991 PhD degree at the Technical University of Berlin at the Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics on „Weight minimization of high pressure vessels made of fiber composite-metal hybrid material“
1986 - 1991 Scientist at the Technical University of Berlin at the Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics in the field of lightweight construction

 

Fields of competence
  • Safety evaluation of transport and storage containers for radioactive materials
  • Stress and strength analyses
  • Long-term and ageing behaviour of materials, components and systems, e. g. container sealing systems
  • Quality management for the manufacturing and operation of transport and storage containers
  • Development of regulations
  • International research in the field of interim storage and final disposal of radioactive materials
Prof. Dr. Holger Völzke