GPPS Chania22: Panelist
Dr. Claus Riegler
Dr. Riegler has been working with MTU for over 20 years in various positions with increasing responsibility.
Since Oct. 2020
SVP Technology & Engineering Advanced Programs
MTU Aero Engines AG, Munich, Germany
May 2014 – Sept. 2020
Director of Engineering Commercial Programs
MTU Aero Engines AG, Munich, Germany
Aug. 2007 – April 2014
MTU Chief Engineer Next Generation Product Family PW1000G
MTU Aero Engines AG, Munich, Germany
Sept. 2006 – July 2007
MTU Chief Engineer Next Generation Single Aisle
MTU Aero Engines AG, Munich, Germany – Expat in CT, USA
Feb. 2004 – August 2006
GP7000 LPT CIPT Leader
MTU Aero Engines AG, Munich, Germany – Expat in CT, USA
May 2001 – Jan. 2004
CAE-Consultant Performance Methods
MTU Aero Engines GmbH, Munich, Germany
Aug. 1999 – April 2001
Performance Engineer
MTU Aero Engines GmbH, Munich, Germany
Oct. 1997 – July 1999
Junior Research Assistant Engine Performance
DLR-AT, Cologne, Germany
Education
He has a classical German education with a diploma and PhD in the field of aeronautics & astronautics from two schools with a high reputation in that field.
Aug. 1997
PhD Aeronautics & Astronautics (Dr.-Ing.)
Universität of Stuttgart, Germany
PhD Thesis:
Modular Method for Predicting Aero Engine Performance including Heat Transfer Phenomena
Oct. 1991
Diploma Aeronautics & Astronautics (Dipl.-Ing.)
Technical University of Munich, Germany

Dr. Claus Riegler
MTU Aero Engines AG
Senior Vice President Technology and Advanced Programs