Industrial and Scientific Career
- 1989: Electrical Engineering, University of Wuppertal, Degree: Dipl.-Ing.
- 1991 – 1994: Research Center Jülich GmbH
- 1992: Argonne National Laboratory, Chicago, IL, USA
- 1993 – 1994: Fachhochschule Aachen, Department Jülich, Electrical Engineering
- 1995, Aachen University (RWTH), Dissertation: Untersuchungen zum instationären Verhalten eines geregelten HTR ModulKraftwerkes, JÜL3081, Berichte des Forschungszentrum Jülich, ISSN 0944-2952, Jülich, 1995 Degree: Dr.-Ing.
- 1994 – 1998: Industrial work
- 1998 – 2003: HAW Amberg-Weiden, Professor, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Environmental Technology, Scientific field: Control Theory, Sensor Technology and Robotics
- Since 2003: Hochschule Bochum, University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Scientific field: Control Theory and Robotics,
actual position: Dean - Since 2004: President, Mechatronics Association Germany
- Since 2011: Dean of Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Hochschule Bochum
- Since 2015: Chairman, Fachbereichtag Mechatronik
- Since 2016: Graduierteninstitut Nordrhein Westfahlen, Expertgroup: Digitisation in industry and economy
- Since 2017: Executive board member : Konferenz der Fachbereichstage (KFBT)
Publications
Books, Keynotes and Articles
Books:
- Biesenbach R., Weinert A. (Editors), 16th International Conference on Research and Education in Mechatronics, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Mechatronik e.V., ISBN 978-3-945728-01-7, Bochum, Germany, 2015
- Biesenbach R., Kluszczynski K., Sattar T., Mechatronics Engineering Workshops, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Mechatronik e.V., ISBN 978-3-945728-00, Bochum, Germany, 2014
- Biesenbach R., Rotter K. (Editors), Mechatronics Introductory Course, EU Tempus DIMPTOT Project Team, Mechatronik e.V., ISBN 978-3-9813468-0-0, Cairo, Egypt, 2010
- Biesenbach R., Lauer A., Struth S., C.A.S.H. – Ein instationäres Gesamtanlagenmodell für ein HTR-Modul-Kraftwerk, JÜL-3403, Berichte des Forschungszentrum Jülich, ISSN 0944-2952, Jülich, 1997
Keynotes speeches:
- Biesenbach R., Smart Factory: the 4th Industrial Revolution, Keynote Speech, 2017, IEEE Jordan Conference on Applied Engineering and Computing Technologies (AEECT)
- Biesenbach R., Sustainable Individual Mobility, Keynote speech, 2nd International Conference on Engineering Science and Innovative Technology (ESIT2016), Phuket, Thailand
- Biesenbach R., Research and Education for an Electric Mobility Future, Keynote speech, 9th International Symposium on Mechatronics and its Applications IEEE ISMA’13, Amman, Jordan
Articles/Paper (2008 -2018):
- Enien K., Wrütz T., Biesenbach R., Development of a PTP Movement of a Industrial Robot via MATLAB by deriving its Kinematics and Integration in an Offline Programming Tool, IEEE REM 2018, Delft, Nederlands, June 2018
- Wrütz T., Golz J., Biesenbach R., A Wireless Multirobot Network Approach for Industry 4.0 using RoBO2L, SSD2017 Marrakech, Morocco, March 2017 Biesenbach R., Wrütz T., Golz J., An Internet Platform for Open-Source Robot Offline Programming Interface RoBO2L, SSD2017 Marrakech, Morocco, March 2017
- Golz J., Wrütz T., Eickmann D., Biesenbach R., RoBO2L, a Matlab Interface for Extended Offline Programming of KUKA Industrial Robots, IEEE MECATRONICS - REM 2016, Compiegne, France
- Elshatarat H.L., Baniyounis M., Biesenbach R., Design and implementation of a RoBO2L MATLAB toolbox for a motion control of a robotic manipulator, 13th International Multi-Conference on Systems, Signals & Devices, SSD 2016, Leipzig, Germany
- Biesenbach R., Mechatroniker sind technische Generalisten, ZeitStudienführer 2016/17, p214-p216, Interview, Zeitverlag Gerd Bucerius GmbH & Co. KG, Hamburg, Germany, 2016
- Wrütz T., Golz J., Elshatarat H.L., Biesenbach R., Robot Offline Programming Tool (RoBO2L) for Model-Based Design with MATLAB, 2nd International Conference on Engineering Science and Innovative Technology (ESIT2016), Phuket, Thailand
- Golz J., Bergmann A., Biesenbach R., Implementation of an Autonomous Chess Playing Industrial Robot, with the RoBO2L Interface, 2nd International Conference on Engineering Science and Innovative Technology (ESIT2016), Phuket, Thailand
- Elshatarat H. L., Bani Younis M., Biesenbach R., Design and Implementation of a RoBO2L MATLAB Toolbox for a Motion Control Of a Robotic Manipulator, IEEE 13th International Multi-Conference on Systems, Signals & Devices, Leipzig, 2016
- Elshatarat H. L., Bani Younis M., Tutunji, T., Biesenbach R., MATLAB Toolbox Implementation and Interface for motion control of KUKA KR6R900-SIXX robotic manipulator, IEEE 16th International Conference on Research and Education in Mechatronics REM2015, Proceedings, ISBN 9783-945728-01-7, p12-15, Bochum, Germany, 2015
- Golz J., Biesenbach R., Implementation of an Autonomous Chess Playing Industrial Robot, IEEE 16th International Conference on Research and Education in Mechatronics REM2015, Proceedings, ISBN 9783-945728-01-7, p53-56, Bochum, Germany, 2015
- Schillo H., Biesenbach R., JIM2L – Development and Implementation of a MSc Double Degree Program in Mechatronics for in Egypt, Jordan and European Union, IEEE 16th International Conference on Research and Education in Mechatronics REM2015, Proceedings, ISBN 9783-945728-01-7, p197-202, Bochum, Germany, 2015
- Biesenbach R., Fostering the Exchange, The Best of Both Worlds, The German Dimension, 10 Years of German Jordanian University, edited by Jecht D., p184 185, ISBN 978-9957-8712-0-8, Amman, Jordan, 2015
- Biesenbach R., Die Industrie braucht mehr Mechatronik Ingenieure, VDI Nachrichten, Ausgabe 45, interview and article, Düsseldorf, Germany, 2014
- Stepien, M., Biesenbach R., Integration of a 2D Vision System into a Control of an Industrial Robot, proceedings, International Conference on Engineering Science and Innovative Technology (ESIT 2014), Krabi, Thailand, 2014
- Loske, J., Biesenbach R., Analysis of Options on the Integration of a ForceTorque Sensor in the Control of KUKA KRC 2 edition05 of an Industrial Robot, proceedings, International Conference on Engineering Science and Innovative Technology (ESIT 2014), Krabi, Thailand, 2014
- Loske, J., Biesenbach R., Forcetorque sensor integration in industrial robot control, IEEE 15th International Conference on Research and Education in Mechatronics REM2014, Proceedings, Al Gouna, Egypt, 2014
- SchweizerRies, P., Pautzke, F., MetznerSzigeht, A., Biesenbach R., Bochum University of Applied Sciences on the way to establish sustainability Education, Vortrag, 9th International Symposium on Mechatronics and its Applications IEEE ISMA’13, Amman, Jordan
- Biesenbach R. Schillo H., JIM2L – An International Network on Development and Implementation of a MSc Program in Mechatronics for Egypt and Jordan, proceedings, IEEE MECATRONICSREM 2012, Paris, France, 2012
- Bartsch T., Biesenbach R., Koch A., Weinert A., Analysis of State of the Art in Remote Control Applied on a KUKA KRC2 Robot Control, proceedings, 12th International Workshop on Research and Education in Mechatronics, Kocaeli, Turkey, 2011
- Biesenbach R. , Alfes S., Dombrowski U., An Application Development System for Process Control of Dynamic Systems, Proceedings of the ISRM 2009, IFToMM International Symposium on Robotics and Mechatronics, Hanoi, Vietnam, 2009
- Biesenbach R. , Nowak C., Dombrowski U., A Transient Simulation Model of a Hard coal fired Power plant, proceedings, 10th International Workshop on Research and Education in Mechatronics, Glasgow, UK, 2009
- Biesenbach R., Entwurf eines mathematischen Modells zur dynamischen Simulation eines Kraftwerksprozesses, Research Report, Hochschule Bochum, 2009
- Nowak C., Pautzke F., Biesenbach R., Development of the Industrial Communication Laboratory at the Mechatronics Department of CDHAW at Tongji University, Shanghai, proceedings, 9th International Workshop on Research and Education in Mechatronics, Bergamo, Italy, 2008
- Biesenbach R., Mattar T., von Laue S. , DIMPTOT: Development of an industrylinked Mechatronics Program with Training of Trainers, REM2007, Research and Education in Mechatronics 2007, Tallinn, Estonia, ISBN 9789985-59-707-1, p 218-224, June 2007
- Teriete A., Pautzke F., Biesenbach R., An autonomous robot platform for research and education on efficient energy, drive and control strategies, REM2007, Research and Education in Mechatronics 2007, Tallinn, Estonia, ISBN 9789985-59-707-1, p 95-100, June 2007
Third party funds and research projects:
- 2007 – 2010: Grant holder and project manager of Tempus DIMPTOT project: Development of an IndustryLinked Mechatronics Program with Training of Trainers.
- 2011 – 2014: Grant holder and coordinator of Tempus project JIM2L: Development of a Joint International Master Degree and Lifelong Learning Framework in Mechatronics.
- 2013: Development of a Matlab interface for offline programming and internet control of KUKA industrial robots with KRC 2 controller.
- Since 2014: Development of the Matlab interface for offline programming RoBO2L.
- Since 2016: Development of internet control of KUKA industrial robots with KRC 4 controller using RoBO2L.
- Since 2017: Erasmus+ Grant holder, Hochschule Bochum, Germany, Philadelphia University, Jordan, German Jordanian University GJU, Jordan
- Current Project: Devlopment of Structures for Offline Programming for Industrial Robots.
Scientific Evaluations and invited lectures:
- Biesenbach, R., Development of a Joint International Master Degree and Lifelong Learning Framework in Mechatronics, invited lecture, Internationale DAAD-Jahrestagung 2012, Bremen, Germany, 2012
- Biesenbach,R., Development Of Cars With Electrical Drive-Train, IX International PhD Workshop OWD 2007, Wisla, Polen, October 2007, Invited lecture
Evaluator for scientific proposals
- Nächste Generation von Ultra-Leichtbauroboterarmen für die sichere Mensch-Roboter-Kooperation, HA Hessen Agentur GmbH, Hessen Modell Projekte
Evaluator for accreditations
- Akkreditierungsverfahren berufsbegleitender Studiengänge an der Fachhochschule Kaiserslautern, FH Kaiserslautern, 2011
- Systemakkreditierung, Vorsitzender der Gutachterkomission,TH Nürnberg, 2018
Other scientific work:
- Since 2017: Mitglied des Vorstands in der Konferenz der Fachbereichstage (KFBT)
- Since 2015: Vorsitzender des Fachbereichstages Mechatronik / Chairman of the Board, Association of Mechatronics Faculty Deans Germany,
- 2015: General Chair, IEEE 16th Conference in Research and Education in Mechatronics REM2015, Bochum, Germany
- 2016: General Co- Chair, MECATRONICS - REM 2016, Compiegne, France
- 2018: REM2018 Programme committee Co-Chair, REM 2018, Delft, Netherlands
- Seit 2018: Vorsitzender der Akkreditierungskommission für Qualitätsmanagementsysteme, ASIIN e.V. Düsseldorf
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Rolf Biesenbach
Fachbereich Elektrotechnik und Informatik
Raum: D 3-20
Sprechstunde:
nach Vereinbarung
