Dr.-Ing. Benjamin Ankay
Lecturer
Research areas: Elastodynamics, numerical methods, non-destructive testing methods, structural health monitoring, material characterization
Publications: Google Scholar, Research Gate, Orcid
Teaching: Structural Mechanics I/II/III, Numerical Methods in Civil Engineering, Finite Element Method
Contact: ankay@bau.uni-siegen.de, +49 (0) 271 740 2700, room PB-A 116
Office hours: Tuesdays, 2-4 pm
Akademic Background
2020 | Ph.D. (Summa cum laude) University of Siegen, School of Science and Technology, Department of Civil Engineering, Chair of Structural Analysis Topic: Numerical and experimental investigations for the non-destructive characterization of high-performance concrete using linear and nonlinear ultrasonic waves Supervisor: Prof. em. Chuanzeng Zhang (University of Siegen) Co-Supervisor: Prof. em. Claus-Peter Fritzen (University of Siegen) |
2006 | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering University of Siegen, School of Science and Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering Study direction: General Mechanical Engineering |
Professional Appointments
Since 2020 | Lecturer University of Siegen, School of Science and Technology, Department of Civil Engineering, Chair of Structural Analysis |
2013-2020 | Research Associate University of Siegen, School of Science and Technology, Department of Civil Engineering, Chair of Structural Analysis |
Awards
2022 | Award from the Association for Architecture and Civil Engineering at the University of Siegen for an outstanding doctoral thesis |