*1963, †2024
Prof. Plapper has been a full professor in the field of mechanical engineering in the Department of Engineering since July 2010 and has made a significant contribution to the further development of production and fabrication technologies in research and teaching at the University.
Through his work, he has received international recognition for his publications in the relevant professional circles and in industry and he has successfully accompanied numerous doctoral students and research collaborators on their steps in research and development.
Prof. Plapper also paid special attention to teaching. He gave several lectures in the Bachelor’s programme and also initiated the Master’s degree program in Sustainable Product Creation and led it as study director for many years.
His colleagues will remember him as a competent interlocutor, and we will all miss his hands-on energy and his amiable humour.
Our deepest compassion goes to his wife and children, his family and friends in these difficult hours.
The Board of Governors, the Rectorate and the Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine on behalf of all staff and students