Dr. Andreas Pfeiffer

Dr. Andreas Pfeiffer is a Metallurgical Engineer at Primetals Technologies, focusing on DRI-based Smelter ironmaking and BOF steelmaking since May 2023. Prior to this role, Dr. Pfeiffer served as a PhD Candidate and Research Associate at Montanuniversität Leoben from May 2020 to April 2023, specializing in DRI Melting and Processing within the Chair of Ferrous Metallurgy. Previous experiences include an internship at thyssenkrupp Steel in early 2020, completion of a Master Thesis at Materials Center Leoben Forschung GmbH in collaboration with the Chair of Ferrous Metallurgy, and a student assistant position at Montanuniversität Leoben. Dr. Pfeiffer's professional journey began as a Mechanical Engineer at TB Eisenberger/ANDRITZ HYDRO GmbH from April 2014 to October 2015. Educational achievements include a PhD in Metallurgy, a Diplom-Ingenieur in Metallurgy, and a Bachelor of Science in Metallurgy, all from Montanuniversität Leoben, along with foundational studies at HTBLA Weiz.