Dr. Holger Hoche heads the Materials Analytics Competence Area at the Center for Engineering Materials (MPA-IfW), Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany. His research interests center on hydrogen-induced stress corrosion cracking (HISCC), microstructure–property relationships, and PVD thin-film coatings, with a strong focus on root-cause failure analysis of metallic materials and components. He teaches university courses on failure analysis and actively translates scientific insights into industrial application through targeted professional training and seminars.