Prof. Upmeyer is managing partner and test engineer at Hagen Ingenieurgesellschaft für Brandschutz mbH. In 2001, he obtained his doctorate in structural fire protection from the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geodetic Science. With this honorary professorship, the faculty and university are recognising Upmeyer's many years of commitment to teaching and his scientific contributions.
An honorary professorship at Leibniz University can be awarded by the Presidium upon recommendation by a faculty and with the approval of the Senate. Appointees must have a proven academic record and be well suited to contribute to Leibniz University Hannover’s work. They are required to have taught for at least 10 semesters at universities and cannot be members of Leibniz University Hannover.
