Teaching and Research Centre Interactive Materials LFZ IMAT
The IMAT teaching and research centre at the TEXOVERSUM Faculty of Textiles develops materials and products that can actively communicate with users. The team consists of specialists from the fields of design, process engineering, textile technology, mechanical engineering and chemistry and works on interdisciplinary issues relating to mobility, lightweight construction, functionality, health, safety, comfort, the environment and recycling.
Main research areas
Our focus areas include process and product development in the field of smart textiles; the functionalisation of surfaces; the development of composite materials and moulded parts; the control of material and product personality; the enhancement of user-friendliness with regard to human-machine interfaces. They can be categorised under the following headings:
Range of services of our research
IMAT's services include customised offers in the areas of quality testing, product control, consulting, expert opinions and training. Our range of services for industry and research partners:
- Publicly funded research and contract research
- Knowledge transfer
- Doctorates and Cooperative Doctorates
- Cooperative development projects as part of project-orientated teaching (POL)
Contact person
Professorship Surface Modification & Finishing
Vice Dean Research
Head of the Teaching and Research Centre for Interactive Materials (IMAT)
Professorship Industrial and Material Design
Deputy Head of the Teaching and Research Centre for Interactive Materials (LFZ IMAT)
Professorship Advanced Textile Materials
Dean of Studies Master
Interdisciplinary Product Development, M.Sc.
Textile Chain Research, M.Sc.
Member of the Board of the IMAT Teaching and Research Centre
Professorship Advanced Textile Materials
Dean of Studies Bachelor
Textile Engineering, B.Eng.
Head of Research Focus Sustainability & Recycling
Contact for internal and external inquiries on the topic of sustainability in the textile industry
Honorary Professor
Lectureship in hybrid materials / composite materials