Prof. Dr. Ing. Ludger RattmannWissenschaftsbereich Georessourcen und Verfahrenstechnik

Academic qualifications:   

• 1985-1991 Studies in mining engineering at the RWTH Aachen University, Germany, Dipl.-Ing. Degree
• 1991-1997 Doctorate at RWTH Aachen University, Germany

Professional experience:

• 1991-1995 Research and Teaching Assistant, Institute of Mining Engineering I, RWTH Aachen University
• 1995-1997    Senior Engineer, Institute of Mining Engineering I, RWTH Aachen University
• 1997-2016    Deputy Head of Institute of Mining Engineering I (since 2015 Institute of Mineral Resources Engineering), RWTH Aachen University
• Since April 2016    Professor in Mining Engineering, TH Georg Agricola University, Bochum

Teachings:    

• 2001-2015    Lectureship in Underground Mining at TU Delft
• 1995-2016    European Mining Course – EMC, Underground Mine Design, Feasibility Studies and Mine Planning, Mine Ventilation, Aachen Co-ordinator

Teachings:

• Rock Mechanics
• Underground Mining Methods
• Mine Development, Mine Ventilation
• Shaft Sinking, Roadway Development
• Blasting
• Mine Planning

Research Topics:

• Underground Mine Design
• Process Optimisation
• Feasibility Studies
• Deep Sea Mining
• Sustainable Development in Mining

• Martens, P.N.; Rattmann, L.; Janßen, S.; Kratz, T.: Fortschritt und Innovation im Strebbau. mining + geo. Fachzeitschrift für Bergbau, Rohstoffe, Geotechnik und Tunnelbau, Nr. 03/2012, S. 375-385. VGE Verlag, Essen
• M. Dammers, C. Schropp, P.N. Martens, L. Rattmann, C. Robben: Synergies and potentials of near-to-face processing – An integrated study on the effects on mining processes and primary resource efficiency. Conference Proceedings Aachen International Mining Symposia (AIMS) 2013: Mineral Resources and Mine Development, Aachen, Germany, 22.-23. Mai 2013
• M. Dammers, C. Schropp, P.N. Martens, L. Rattmann, C. Robben: Near-to-face processing - An approach towards improved primary resource efficiency. 6th International Conference on Sustainable Development in the Minerals Industry, 30 June - 3 July 2013, Milos, Greece
• Lehnen, F., Martens, P. N. & Rattmann, L.: Evaluation of European Mine Rescue and its Need for Internationalization. Proc. 4. Intern. Symposium Mineral Resources and Mine Development. RWTH Aachen, 22.-23.05.2013. Aachen International Mining Symposia (AIMS), Band 12. VGE-Verlag GmbH, Essen, 2013, S. 175 – 186
• Lehnen, F., Martens, P. N. & Rattmann, L.: Challenges in Deep Mine Rescue within the European I²Mine Project. 6th International Conference on Sustainable Development in the Minerals Industry, 30 June - 3 July 2013, Milos, Greece
• F. Lehnen, L. Rattmann & P. N. Martens: Mobile Rescue Chamber Re-Design to Support Miners Trapped Underground. Proceedings Fifth International Symposium "Mineral Resources and Mine Development", Aachen International Mining Symposia 2015.
• Lupek, T, Mischo, H, Benndorf, J, Buxton, MWN, Nienhaus, K, Rattmann, et al.: Real-time cost monitoring by continuous sensor-based data collection and transmission. In Proceedings of the SME annual meeting (pp. 1-5). Phoenix, Ariz., USA :SME 2016.