Main research topics
Depending on the task at hand, different disciplines are involved in the research projects. As of 2019, 30 doctoral students and postdocs are working on projects with a total financial volume of over 7 million euros from the following subject areas.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Klaus Höschler, Chair of Aeroengine Design
- Automation of design and analysis procedures (here especially thermal analyses and the service life calculation of critical components), also using artificial intelligence methods
- Concept studies taking into account the strict safety requirements of aviation
- Mechanical concepts of engine installation and integration, in particular variable inlets, variable nozzles and thrust reversers
- Multifunctional system integration, especially of highly integrative coolers
Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Hon. Prof. (NUST) Dieter Bestle, Chair of Engineering mechanics and vehicle dynamics
- AI-supported, multidisciplinary, multi-criteria optimisation processes including mechanical, structural-dynamic and aerodynamic aspects
- robust design of aero engines: https://www.b-tu.de/fg-tmf/forschung/profil/triebwerkstechnik (in German)
- Modelling, parameter identification and virtual prototyping of mechatronic systems
- linear and non-linear vibrations
apl. Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Bernd Beirow, Chair of Structural Mechanics and Vehicle Vibrational Technology
- Aeroelasticity
- Blade vibrations, especially on integrated impellers, fans, compressors, turbines
- Mistuning: measurement acquisition, modelling and simulation
- Structure and topology optimisation, whole engine and component modelling
- Finite Elements (FEM), Isogeometric Analysis (IGA)
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ulrich Berger, Chair of Automation technology
- AI-based assistance systems for engine assembly and quality assurance
- Human-robot collaboration in the aviation industry
- AR/VR-supported learning and training methods in complex environments
- multimodal machine networking for real-time data processing
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Georg Möhlenkamp, Chair of Power electronics and drive systems
- Hybrid drive systems (electric mobility for cars, trains and aircraft)
Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Christian Hentschel, Chair of Media technology
- Virtual- und Augmented Reality Systems
- Classic and AI-based image processing
- Visualisation of large geometries and transient simulations in VR
- VR-AR Collaboration
- Multi-sensor data fusion and processing
Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Ingo Schmitt, Chair of Database and information systems
- Knowledge representation and modelling
- Data analysis and pattern recognition
- logic, especially quantum logic
Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Sabine Weiß, Chair of Physical Metallurgy and Materials Technology
- Development and testing of metal-ceramic PVD coatings to protect against wear, corrosion and high temperature stress
- Development of erosion control layers and execution of erosion tests
- Microstructure characterisation and design and damage analysis
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Johannes Schiffer, Chair of Control Systems and Network Control Technology
- Modelling, control and monitoring of complex technical systems
- Power and energy management in electrical systems
- Robust control strategies for electric drives
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sebastian Härtel, Department of Hybrid Manufacturing
- Development of additive and forming manufacturing processes for the production of aerospace components
- Digitalization, simulation and optimization of process chains
- Combination of additive manufacturing of forming technology to improve component properties