Dr.-Ing. Nsesheye Susan Priebe

Dr.-Ing. Nsesheye Susan Priebe has a diverse work experience background. Dr.-Ing. Nsesheye Susan currently holds the position of Head of R&D at ecoLocked, starting in 2022. Prior to this, they worked at Luca Industries International as the Director of Research and Development from June 2020 to May 2022. In this role, they led research and development activities for foam concrete using innovative LithoPore® Technology and sustainable cementitious materials. Dr.-Ing. Nsesheye Susan also collaborated with universities and industries and provided training to young engineers in the field of LithoPore® Technology.

Before joining Luca Industries International, Dr.-Ing. Priebe had a long-standing tenure at the Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung. Dr.-Ing. Nsesheye Susan initially worked as a Research Scientist and PhD Candidate from December 2016 to May 2020. During this time, they managed various projects on sustainable construction using by-products from waste materials and conducted research and laboratory-scale experiments to enhance product efficiency made from cementitious materials. Dr.-Ing. Nsesheye Susan was also the initiator and co-founder of KEYS - Knowledge Exchange for Young Scientists.

Dr.-Ing. Priebe's previous role at the Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und prüfung was as a Project Manager and Research Scientist from December 2013 to November 2016. Dr.-Ing. Nsesheye Susan managed projects related to sustainable construction using alternative cementitious materials and played a key role in gathering knowledge and developing design concepts for sustainable materials.

Prior to their work at the Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung, Dr.-Ing. Priebe served as a Project Manager at BAM Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und prüfung from October 2010 to September 2013. Dr.-Ing. Nsesheye Susan worked on an EU-funded international project and focused on sustainable construction and the development of design concepts using alternative cementitious materials.

Before their involvement in research and project management, Dr.-Ing. Priebe gained experience as a Structural Engineer consultant at S&F Consultancy Limited from July 2007 to October 2010. Dr.-Ing. Nsesheye Susan played a crucial role in the design and construction of domestic, commercial, and high-rise buildings in Tanzania. Dr.-Ing. Nsesheye Susan also represented the Structural Engineer on design teams and supervised construction projects.

Dr.-Ing. Priebe's earlier work experience includes a brief stint as a Research Assistant at the Economic and Social Research Foundation, where they conducted interviews with employees of international and local businesses for a report to the World Economic Forum. Dr.-Ing. Nsesheye Susan also participated in a training program at S&F Consultancy Limited in 2006.

Overall, Dr.-Ing. Nsesheye Susan Priebe has a robust background in research and development, project management, and engineering consultancy, with a focus on sustainable construction and innovative technologies.

Dr.-Ing. Nsesheye Susan Priebe has a strong educational background in engineering. In 2003, they attended the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) where they obtained their Bachelor's degree (Hons.) in Civil and Structural Engineering, which they completed in 2007.

With a desire to further enhance their knowledge and expertise, they pursued a Master's degree in Structural and Fire Safety Engineering at The University of Edinburgh from 2012 to 2013.

To attain the highest level of academic achievement in their field, Dr.-Ing. Nsesheye Susan Priebe enrolled in the Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg in 2016. After five years of dedicated study, they completed their doctoral journey in 2021, earning the prestigious degree of Doctor of Engineering, Dr.-Ing. in Building Materials Science.

Dr.-Ing. Nsesheye Susan Priebe's educational trajectory showcases their commitment to professional growth and their passion for advancing the field of engineering, particularly in the areas of civil and structural engineering, building materials science, and structural and fire safety engineering.