Mr. Niko Nagengast| Sustainable Product (Systems) Engineering | Young Scientist Award
Phd candidate, University Bayreuth, Germany
Niko David Nagengast is a Ph.D. candidate specializing in sports technology, complex systems engineering, and sustainable design. He is currently pursuing joint Ph.D. research at Deakin University and the University of Bayreuth, focusing on biomechanical optimization, sustainability, and additive manufacturing. Niko has a background in sports engineering and has gained practical experience through various research assistant roles, including material scaling and product development. He is passionate about creating functional, environmentally sustainable products and systems, applying his technical expertise to engineering, design, and social innovation. Niko is also an active participant in charitable events and initiatives supporting global communities.
Publication Profile
Education
Niko’s education includes a Bachelor of Sports Engineering from Otto-von-Guericke University, followed by a Master’s in Sports Technology at the University of Bayreuth. He is currently a Ph.D. candidate at both Deakin University and the University of Bayreuth. His studies emphasize complex system engineering, sustainable product design, and mechatronics. Niko has also participated in various specialized programs, such as a parametric design course in Madrid and model-based system engineering training.
Experience
Niko has a diverse professional background, including roles as a research assistant at multiple universities and in the technology sector. He has worked on projects related to sustainable product development, additive manufacturing, and biomechanics. His freelance work includes collaboration with companies like Headis GmbH and Aevolution. Niko has also contributed to product designs in various industries, including fitness equipment, material scaling, and sensor system development for chairs. Additionally, he has worked as a technical assistant for the Austrian Ski Association and supported the Austrian Alpine World Cup team.
Awards & Honors
Niko has earned recognition for his work, including 2nd place in the Red Bull Basement innovation challenge and head organizing charity events raising significant funds for global causes. His contributions have extended to charity projects focused on disaster relief, such as a bicycle ride after an earthquake in Mozambique and resource acquisition efforts in Ecuador and Germany. Niko’s dedication to social responsibility complements his academic and professional pursuits.
Research Focus
Niko’s research focuses on sustainable engineering, additive manufacturing, and biomechanical optimization. He is developing algorithmic workflows for designing optimized hand ortheses, sustainable product design tools, and evaluating component recycling. His work also includes assessing mechatronic systems in sports technology and the environmental impact of products. Niko explores integrating parametric design principles to create functional and eco-friendly solutions, with an emphasis on material efficiency, system engineering, and sustainable development in sports-related applications.
Conclusion
Niko Nagengast is a promising young scientist whose academic and professional endeavors have already made meaningful contributions to sustainable product design, sports technology, and biomechanics. His innovative approach, combined with his strong technical skills and commitment to sustainability, makes him a strong candidate for the Young Scientist Award. By continuing to expand his interdisciplinary collaborations and engaging more with international research communities, Niko has the potential to become a leading figure in the fields of engineering and sustainable design.
Publication Top Notes
- A Combined Reverse Engineering and Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Approach for Remanufacturing a Classic Car Part
- Year: 2023
- Authors: AC Kyaw, N Nagengast, C Usma-Mansfield, FK Fuss
- Citation: 11
- Thermo-mechanical recyclability of additively manufactured polypropylene and polylactic acid parts and polypropylene support structures
- Year: 2023
- Authors: N Nagengast, C Bay, F Döpper, HW Schmidt, C Neuber
- Citation: 9
- A Review of Biomechanical and Physiological Effects of Using Poles in Sports
- Year: 2023
- Authors: M Saller, N Nagengast, M Frisch, FK Fuss
- Citation: 6
- Design for sustainable additive manufacturing (DfsAM): preparation and validation of a transversely isotropic simulation model for FFF components made from virgin and recycled materials
- Year: 2023
- Authors: N Nagengast, T Scharl, M Frisch, C Neuber, H Ruckdäschel, HW Schmidt, …
- Citation: 3
- Environmental Assessment of Recycled Petroleum and Bio-Based Additively Manufactured Parts via LCA
- Year: 2022
- Authors: C Bay, N Nagengast, HW Schmidt, F Döpper, C Neuber
- Citation: 2
- Multi-Domain Assessment of Thermomechanical Recycling Based on Bio-Based and Petroleum-Based Additively Manufactured Components
- Year: 2025
- Authors: N Nagengast, N Mandel, C Bay, F Döpper, C Neuber, HW Schmidt, …
- Citation: Not yet cited
- A Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Approach to Implement Renewable Energy System into Sport Facilities
- Year: 2024
- Authors: N Nagengast, C Usma-Mansfield, A Kopf, FK Fuss, W Schellong
- Citation: Not yet cited
- A Product-Driven Sustainability Guideline–Methodological Conception and Implementation Based on a Lifestyle Sports Shoe
- Year: 2024
- Authors: N Nagengast, L Tapprich, FK Fuss
- Citation: Not yet cited
- An Explorative Study on Sustainable Surfboard Technology: From State-of-the-Art Literature to Interdisciplinary Integration
- Year: 2024
- Authors: N Nagengast, C Usma-Mansfield, FK Fuss
- Citation: Not yet cited
- Vibration Analysis of Various Wooden Ski Cores Using Laser Vibrometry
- Year: 2024
- Authors: M Frisch, N Nagengast, FK Fuss
- Citation: Not yet cited
- Detection of Muscle Contractions Using Pressure Sensor Arrays
- Year: 2024
- Authors: T Scharl, N Nagengast, L Rheinheimer, K Schmitt, R Wegner, FK Fuss
- Citation: Not yet cited
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