Folker H. Wittmann Dr. rer. nat. Dr.-Ing. h. c., Prof. emer. Director, Aedificat Institute Freiburg Professor, Qingdao Technological University     Aedificat Institute Freiburg Schlierbergstr. 80, D-79100 Freiburg, Germany Tel.: 0049 761 881 86 50 Fax: 0049 761 881 86 51 E-mail: wittmann[at]aedificat.de   Qingdao Technological University Centre for Durability and Sustainability Studies 11 Fushun Road, Qingdao 266033 China Tel.: 0086 532 8507 1006 Fax: 0086 532 8507 1000

My research interests are focused on durability of concrete and reinforced concrete structures. Investigations on preventive measures include studies on the effectiveness of water repellent treatment of cement-based materials as chloride barrier. Chloride penetration into concrete exposed to sea water is studied experimentally and simulated. Emphasis is laid on durability under combined mechanical and environmental loads. Another aim is optimization of strain hardening cement-based materials (SHCC) and the potential of their application for repair and more durable structures is investigated. More recently my research activities have been extended to include sustainability of building materials and structures. This includes investigations into service life of reinforced concrete structures in order to minimize energy consumption and expenditures during the entire life-time of structures. Industrial by-products are tested with respect to their potential of reducing cement consumption. Another aim is minimizing the enormous mass flow in construction industry. Hobbies: As a hobby I like to play piano and to collect paintings, in particular German landscapes of the 19th century. Whenever time permits I go skiing or hiking. In addition I am a hobby wine-grower.