Regular biography
Prof. Dr. Dirk Lowke is a professor in the Department of Materials Engineering at the Technical University of Munich. His research focuses on materials and methods in digital construction, including digital technologies and resource efficiency in the production and maintenance of structures made from mineral materials. His work involves 3D printing with concrete and earth, ecological optimization of materials, their durability, circularity of materials and components, and the use of mobile robotics. Lowke studied civil engineering at TU Cottbus and completed his doctorate at TU Munich. He has held various research and leadership positions, including leading the Materials and Construction Department at iBMB TU Braunschweig and serving on the board of the Braunschweig Material Testing Institute.
Scholar-generated biography
Dirk Lowke is a Full Professor at the Technical University of Munich, specializing in Concrete, Rheology, Additive Manufacturing, and 3D Printing. His research focuses on advancing concrete construction through innovative 3D printing technologies, including Particle-bed 3D printing, Shotcrete 3D Printing (SC3DP), and Injection 3D Concrete Printing (I3DCP). He investigates the rheological properties of cementitious materials, interlayer bond strength, and quality control in printed concrete. His work also explores reinforcement strategies, mixing technologies, and the impact of process parameters on material performance. Lowke's research bridges material science and construction engineering to enhance the feasibility and sustainability of additive manufacturing in construction.