Entwicklung eines Kostenmodells für elektrische Maschinen und der Leistungselektronik von BEV
Institut für Mechatronische Systeme im Maschinenbau
2025/09/18
Robots are extremely versatile machines with almost endless application possibilities. In the course of an exhibition, a prototype demonstrator of these diverse applications was developed, in which our 7-axis collaborative robot arm ‘Rica’ is used to draw faces. Images are converted into line drawings and paths to be traversed are calculated from them. This demonstrator is now to be further developed and upgraded.
Institut für Mechatronische Systeme im Maschinenbau (IMS), Fachbereich Maschinenbau
Supervisor: Christopher Reus, M.Sc.
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Multikriterielle Optimierung von mehrgängigen und zweimotorigen elektrischen Antriebssträngen
Institut für Mechatronische Systeme im Maschinenbau
2025/09/18
Robots are extremely versatile machines with almost endless application possibilities. In the course of an exhibition, a prototype demonstrator of these diverse applications was developed, in which our 7-axis collaborative robot arm ‘Rica’ is used to draw faces. Images are converted into line drawings and paths to be traversed are calculated from them. This demonstrator is now to be further developed and upgraded.
Institut für Mechatronische Systeme im Maschinenbau (IMS), Fachbereich Maschinenbau
Supervisor: Christopher Reus, M.Sc.
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Sequential Tracking in Uncertain Dynamical Environments
External Master Thesis at GMV
2025/09/17
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Flugsysteme und Regelungstechnik (FSR)
Supervisor: Pia Lenhardt, M.Sc.
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Sensor Network Design for Cislunar SSA
External Master Thesis at GMV
2025/09/17
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Flugsysteme und Regelungstechnik (FSR)
Supervisor: Pia Lenhardt, M.Sc.
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Quantifying Uncertainty in Early Manoeuvre Detection
External Master Thesis at GMV
2025/09/17
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Flugsysteme und Regelungstechnik (FSR)
Supervisor: Pia Lenhardt, M.Sc.
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Intelligente Regelung eines Tribometers mit Kapillar-Nichtlinearität im Mikrometerbereich
Intelligent Control of a Tribometer with Capillary Nonlinearity at the Micrometre Scale
2025/09/17
The aim of this student project is the development and implementation of an intelligent control strategy for the Slip Length Tribometer (SLT). In the micrometer range, nonlinear effects caused by capillary forces pose challenges for classical control methods. The student investigates and implements suitable approaches such as fuzzy logic, expert systems for PID controllers, or neural networks, and integrates them into the existing LabVIEW program. The focus is on dynamic PID scaling as well as the analysis of the acquired data to evaluate control performance.
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Institut für Fluidsystemtechnik (FST)
Supervisor: Zhengzhong Gao, M.Sc.
Einfluß von Getriebespiel auf die Regelgüte eines Roboterarms
Institut für Mechatronische Systeme im Maschinenbau
2025/09/15
Robots are extremely versatile machines with almost endless application possibilities. In the course of an exhibition, a prototype demonstrator of these diverse applications was developed, in which our 7-axis collaborative robot arm ‘Rica’ is used to draw faces. Images are converted into line drawings and paths to be traversed are calculated from them. This demonstrator is now to be further developed and upgraded.
Institut für Mechatronische Systeme im Maschinenbau (IMS), Fachbereich Maschinenbau
Supervisor: Janis Lenz, M.Sc.
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Langfristige online-fähige Betriebsstrategien für Brennstoffzellenfahrzeuge
Institut für Mechatronische Systeme im Maschinenbau
2025/09/15
Robots are extremely versatile machines with almost endless application possibilities. In the course of an exhibition, a prototype demonstrator of these diverse applications was developed, in which our 7-axis collaborative robot arm ‘Rica’ is used to draw faces. Images are converted into line drawings and paths to be traversed are calculated from them. This demonstrator is now to be further developed and upgraded.
Institut für Mechatronische Systeme im Maschinenbau (IMS), Fachbereich Maschinenbau
Supervisor: Dominik Leininger, M.Sc.
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Qualitätssicherung in der additiven Fertigung von Implantaten mittels Prozessüberwachung
Quality assurance in the additive manufacturing of implants using process monitoring
2025/09/11
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Institut für Produktionsmanagement, Technologie und Werkzeugmaschinen (PTW), TEC | Fertigungstechnologie
Supervisor: Dr.-Ing. Jana Harbig
Cyber-Physische Simulation (CPS)
Supervisors: Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Oliver Weeger, M.Sc. Dominik Klein
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Gradierte Oberflächeneigenschaften bei Implantaten in der additiven Fertigung
Graded surface properties in implants manufactured using additive manufacturing
2025/09/11
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Institut für Produktionsmanagement, Technologie und Werkzeugmaschinen (PTW), TEC | Fertigungstechnologie
Supervisor: Johanna Gluns, M.Sc.
Schätzung von Produktionszeiten für Neuteile und Integration in den Auftragsanlageprozess
Estimation of production times for new parts and integration into the order creation process
2025/09/11
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Institut für Produktionsmanagement, Technologie und Werkzeugmaschinen (PTW), CiP | Center für industrielle Produktivität
Supervisors: Stefan Schulte, M.Sc., Benedikt Engel, M.Sc.
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Energiesysteme und Energietechnik (EST)
Supervisors: M.Sc. Matti Löhden, Yannik Lichtmannegger, M.Sc.
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Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Druckmaschinen und Druckverfahren (IDD)
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Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Druckmaschinen und Druckverfahren (IDD)
Supervisor: Kira Schnellbächer, M.Sc.
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Due to the escalating extreme weather conditions, the aircraft icing events are increasingly growing. The analysis of this phenomenon has gained increased attention, particularly in the field of aviation safety. A significant contributor to icing is the occurrence of Supercooled Large Droplets (SLD), water droplets suspended in air at temperatures below freezing one. Previous experiments in the scientific community have predominantly focused on the normal impact of these droplets on solid surfaces with low velocities.
Our research aims to expand this understanding by considering rotating surfaces and high relative impact velocities. This approach will closely simulate real-world conditions that an aircraft wing's experience.
The project consists of using an existing single-water-drop impact set-up with a rotating disk and measuring, by means of a chromatic line sensor (CLS), the thickness of the ice layer formed on the disk.
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Strömungslehre und Aerodynamik (SLA)
Supervisor: Reda Kamal, M.Sc.
Extreme weather conditions are increasingly contributing to aircraft icing events, which pose significant safety risks. The analysis of this phenomenon has gained increased attention, particularly in the field of aviation safety.
Our research aims to better understand the involved phenomena by analyzing the single drop impact on moving surfaces at high relative impact velocities and the associated heat transfer. This approach will closely simulate the real-world conditions that aircraft wings experience.
The project involves simulating the conjugate heat-transfer of a single water drop impact onto a moving substrate to replicate existing infrared-imaging experimental data.
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Strömungslehre und Aerodynamik (SLA)
Supervisor: Reda Kamal, M.Sc.
Einsatz von Reinforcement-Learning in hochflexiblen Prozessen zur modellbasierten Vorhersage von Zustellkurven für die Automobilproduktion
Application of Reinforcement Learning in Highly Flexible Processes for Model-Based Prediction of Feed Curves in Automotive Production
2025/09/05
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Produktionstechnik und Umformmaschinen (PtU)
Supervisors: Benedikt Depta, M. Sc., Ciarán Veitenheimer, M. Sc.
Experimentelle Analyse des Wärmeübergangs zwischen festen Kontaktflächen unter Einfluss unterschiedlicher Zwischenstoffe
Experimental Analysis of Heat Transfer Between Solid Contact Surfaces Under the Influence of Different Interfacial Materials
2025/09/05
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Produktionstechnik und Umformmaschinen (PtU)
Supervisors: Johannes Bruder, M. Sc., Tim Schmitt, M. Sc.
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Institut für Produktionsmanagement, Technologie und Werkzeugmaschinen (PTW), ETA | Energietechnologien und Anwendungen in der Produktion
Supervisor: Lina Kramer, M.Sc.
Prozessüberwachung in der additiven Fertigung: Feature-Engineering zur Defektquantifizierung
Process monitoring in additive manufacturing: Feature-Engineering for defect quantification
2025/09/05
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Institut für Produktionsmanagement, Technologie und Werkzeugmaschinen (PTW), TEC | Fertigungstechnologie
Supervisor: Jonathan Utsch, M.Sc.
Spray impact on thin wall films is an important process in many industrial applications e.g. spray cooling or internal combustion. In this process the single drop impact is an integral part. The drop impact is shaped by hydro- and thermodynamic mechanisms. One of the outcomes is a corona splash where numerous secondary drops are developing which can have a significant influence on the overall process. Its understanding and prediction therefore is of great importance.
This thesis involves the investigation of the corona splash experimentally. With an already existing experimental setup with high-speed imaging, drop impact experiments should be performed. The operational parameters should be varied systematically to investigate different influences. This is achieved by using different liquids (water, silicone oils, etc.) and by changing other parameters like film temperature, film thickness etc. Afterwards the measurements are evaluated with image processing algorithms. A focus of the evaluation lies in extending existing models for the splashing threshold and additionally in analyzing the secondary spray (drop size and velocity distribution).
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Strömungslehre und Aerodynamik (SLA)
Supervisor: Lukas Weimar , M.Sc.
Am Fachgebiet Fahrzeugtechnik (FZD) wird in Kooperation mit der valantic Software & Technology Innovations GmbH an der Simulation von Sensorik für die Umfelderfassung automatisierter Fahrzeuge geforscht. Im Rahmen dieser Masterthesis soll untersucht werden, inwiefern sich bestehende Simulationsplattformen aus dem Automobilbereich auf andere Domänen (z. B. Bahn, Landwirtschaft, Bauwesen) übertragen lassen.
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Fahrzeugtechnik (FZD)
Supervisor: Kristof Hofrichter, M.Sc.
Research on the topic of sensor data generation in automated driving is being conducted at the Institute of Automotive Engineering Darmstadt (FZD) in collaboration with Porsche Engineering. In this thesis, it will be researched to what extent NVIDIA Omniverse can be used to generate sensor data for automated driving.
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Fahrzeugtechnik (FZD)
Supervisors: Kristof Hofrichter, M.Sc., Dr.-Ing. Kai Storms
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Produktentwicklung und Maschinenelemente (pmd)
Supervisor: Christian Gutzler, M.Sc.
Meshfreie Simulation von Überflutungen nach Starkregenereignissen mit Open-Source-Software
Mesh-free simulation of flooding following heavy rainfall using open-source software.
2025/09/02
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Institut für Fluidsystemtechnik (FST)
Supervisor: Dr.-Ing. Maximilian Kuhr
Weiterentwicklung einer modularen Simulationsumgebung für Luftfederdämpfer
Further development of a modular simulation environment for air spring dampers
2025/09/02
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Institut für Fluidsystemtechnik (FST)
Supervisor: Ingo Dietrich, M.Sc.
Experimentelle Untersuchung von Pumpenverschleiß in partikelbeladenen Medien
Experimental analysis of pump wear in particle laden fluids
2025/09/02
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Institut für Fluidsystemtechnik (FST)
Supervisor: Pascal Moor, M.Sc.
2025/09/01
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Werkstoffkunde (MPA-IfW), Institut für Werkstoffkunde (IfW)
Supervisor: Pia-Sophie Becks
2025/08/29
Using an established ultra high-speed PIV setup, the direct injection of hydrogen can be investigated. According to choked flow theory, the compressible hydrogen reaches velocities around Mach = 1 near the nozzle exit hole and its evolution can be resolved while it mixes with the ambient. Multiple injectors for future applications are available, as well as strategies to characterize flow losses.
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Reaktive Strömungen und Messtechnik (RSM)
Supervisors: Dr. ir. M.E.E. Max Peters, M.Sc. İrem Alp
Hydrogen combustion in the spark-ignited optical RSM engine is currently being investigated using a variety of fuel delivery methods (premixed, PFI, DI). With the focus on flame propagation and NOx emissions, LIF is selected to investigate fuel-air mixing before and after ignition.
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Reaktive Strömungen und Messtechnik (RSM)
Supervisors: Dr. ir. M.E.E. Max Peters, M.Sc. İrem Alp
Experimentelle Untersuchung verschiedener Fasersuspensionen in einer turbulenten Strömung über einer Rückwärtssprungstufe
Experimental study of various fiber suspensions in a turbulent backward-facing step flow
2025/08/28
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Papierfabrikation und Mechanische Verfahrenstechnik (PMV)
Supervisor: M.Sc. Furui Yin
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Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Institut für Produktionsmanagement, Technologie und Werkzeugmaschinen (PTW), TEC | Fertigungstechnologie
Supervisor: Lina Kramer, M.Sc.
Im Rahmen des Projekts DaCCCar wird am Fachgebiet Fahrzeugtechnik (FZD) an der Entwicklung von langlebigen Fahrzeugkonzepten geforscht. Kunden entscheiden, wann ein Fahrzeug ausgetauscht werden soll. Die fahrzeugbezogenen Faktoren, die auf die Entscheidung einwirken, sollen in dieser Arbeit durch Interviews identifiziert und Komponenten nach ihrer Bedeutung klassifiziert werden.
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Fahrzeugtechnik (FZD)
Supervisors: Daniel Betschinske, M.Sc., Malte Schrimpf, M.Sc.
Process simulation of the iron energy storage cycle with AspenPlus
Energiespeicher für erneuerbaren Strom: Prozesssimulation des Eisenkreislaufs zur Energiespeicherung mit AspenPlus
2025/08/21
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Verfahrenstechnik elektrochemischer Systeme
Supervisors: Franz Röllgen, M.Sc., Francisca Mendez Florido, M.Sc.
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Identifikation praxisrelevanter Anforderungen zur Weiterentwicklung von APS-Systemen mittels Kano-Methode
Identification of practically relevant requirements for the advancement of aps-systems using the kano-method
2025/08/20
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Institut für Produktionsmanagement, Technologie und Werkzeugmaschinen (PTW), MiP | Management industrieller Produktion
Supervisor: Leonie Meldt, M.Sc.
Modellierung des Ressourcenverbrauchs eines Roboterbasierten Fertigungssystems für die Automatisierte Ökobilanzierung hybrid Gefertigter Bauteile
Modeling the resource consumption of a robot-based manufacturing system for automated life cycle assessment of hybrid manufactured components
2025/08/20
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Institut für Produktionsmanagement, Technologie und Werkzeugmaschinen (PTW), TEC | Fertigungstechnologie
Supervisors: Jonas Zarges, M.Sc., Edward Schreiner, M.Sc.
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Institut für Produktionsmanagement, Technologie und Werkzeugmaschinen (PTW), TEC | Fertigungstechnologie
Supervisor: Gilbert Ely Engert, M.Sc.
Determination of Damping and Inertia Characteristics in Narrow Annular Gaps Using Dynamic CFD Simulations
Bestimmung der Dämpfungs- und Trägheitseigenschaften in engen Ringspalten mittels dynamischer CFD Simulationen
2025/08/13
In modern turbomachinery, shaft vibrations caused by fluid film forces and moments in annular seals often limit performance and reliability. Consequently, this narrow fluid filled annuli play a crucial role in the overall system behavior. The dynamic characteristics of such narrow gaps like journal bearings and annular seals significantly influence the turbomachinery’s response. These characteristics are commonly represented by classical mechanical components springs, dampers, and masses which enable their characterization through the rotordynamic coefficients of stiffness, damping, and inertia. While the stiffness coefficients have been determined through a completed static CFD analysis utilizing a fully developed 360° mesh with eccentricity and tilt, the remaining task is to determine the damping and inertia coefficients.
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Institut für Fluidsystemtechnik (FST)
Supervisor: Naveen Billur Mohan, M.Sc.
2025/08/07
Iron is considered as a promising energy carrier in metal-based energy storage cycles, where energy is released via thermochemical oxidation. As part of this thesis, a laser system for the controlled ignition of single levitated iron particles will be developed, constructed, and commissioned to enable their elemental analysis during combustion using Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS).
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Reaktive Strömungen und Messtechnik (RSM)
Supervisor: M.Sc. Nils Oberndorfer
Entwicklung und Implementierung einer Regelung für das Fügen mittels Rundknetverfahren
Development and implementation of a closed-loop control system for joining using the rotary swaging process
2025/08/07
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Produktionstechnik und Umformmaschinen (PtU)
Supervisor: Jonas Launhardt, M. Sc.
Entwicklung von Prozessstrategien für das Kaltwalzen von I-Träger
Development of process strategies for cold rolling I-beams
2025/08/07
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Produktionstechnik und Umformmaschinen (PtU)
Supervisor: Christian Thoma, M. Sc.
Kalibrieren von Schädigungsmodellen für das Längs-Profilwalzen
Calibration of damage models for longitudinal profile rolling
2025/08/07
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Produktionstechnik und Umformmaschinen (PtU)
Supervisor: Christian Thoma, M. Sc.
Sensorsysteme für die datenbasierte Qualitätssicherung in der Automobilindustrie (Kooperation mit der Mercedes-Benz AG)
Sensor systems for data-based quality assurance in the automotive industry (cooperation with Mercedes-Benz AG)
2025/08/07
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Produktionstechnik und Umformmaschinen (PtU)
Supervisor: Ciarán Veitenheimer, M. Sc.
As part of the energy transition, fossil fuels must be replaced by renewable alternatives. One of the key challenges here is the efficient storage and transport of large amounts of energy. A promising approach is the use of iron powder as a CO₂-free energy source in a closed material cycle: iron is oxidized, the resulting energy is stored, and the iron oxide is then regenerated.
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Reaktive Strömungen und Messtechnik (RSM)
Supervisor: M.Sc. Anton Sperling
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Statistische Methoden der Zeitreihenanalyse für resiliente Wasserversorgungssysteme
Statistical Methods of Time Series Analysis for Resilient Water Distribution Systems
2025/08/06
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Institut für Fluidsystemtechnik (FST)
Supervisor: Kevin Logan, M.Sc.
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Institut für Produktionsmanagement, Technologie und Werkzeugmaschinen (PTW), TEC | Fertigungstechnologie
Supervisor: Gilbert Ely Engert, M.Sc.
Datengetriebe Prozessoptimierung: Einsatz von Machine Learning in flexiblen Prozessen zur Effizienzsteigerung für die Automobilproduktion
Data driven process optimization: Use of machine learning in continuous processes for automotive production
2025/08/06
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Produktionstechnik und Umformmaschinen (PtU)
Supervisor: Benedikt Depta, M. Sc.
Innovative Umformverfahren in der Automobilproduktion: Spaltprofilbiegen für Batteriekästen von Elektrofahrzeugen
Innovative Forming Processes in Automotive Production: Split-Profile Bending for Battery Housings of Electric Vehicles
2025/08/06
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Produktionstechnik und Umformmaschinen (PtU)
Supervisor: Benedikt Depta, M. Sc.
Entwicklung eines KI-basierten Ansatzes zum Wissensmanagement und zur Entscheidungsunterstützung in der Qualitätssicherung
Development of a an AI-Based Approach for Knowledge Management and Decision Support in Quality Assurance
2025/08/05
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Institut für Produktionsmanagement, Technologie und Werkzeugmaschinen (PTW), MiP | Management industrieller Produktion
Supervisor: Nik Weisbrod, M.Sc.
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Institut für Arbeitswissenschaft (IAD)
Supervisor: M.Sc. Felix Friedrich
OPC UA is an open, platform-independent standard for industrial communication that is particularly suitable for describing industrial robots thanks to its modelable structure. However, the corresponding Robotics Companion Specification (CS) is currently only in the early stages of development. URDF is an XML-based format for modeling robots in the Robot Operating System (ROS) and contains comprehensive information on structure and kinematics. Since both formats are based on XML, structured mapping between URDF and OPC UA appears useful for converting existing models into standardized OPC UA structures.
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Product Life Cycle Management
Supervisors: Adrian Reuther, M. Sc., Niklas Bönisch, M. Sc.
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2025/08/04
Increasing networking and standardization in industry are opening up new opportunities for the uniform mapping and control of production systems. In this position, you will have the opportunity to help design a forward-looking digital twin framework based on industry standards that combines machine control, simulation, and monitoring. You will work at the interface between research and practice and develop solutions that can be transferred to a wide range of production machines.
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Product Life Cycle Management
Supervisors: Adrian Reuther, M. Sc., Christian Plesker, M. Sc.
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Automatische Anleitungserstellung aus Videos mithilfe von ressourcenarmen Computer Vision und Machine Learning Algorithmen
Enabling Automatic Instruction Generation from Videos using Lightweight Computer Vision and Machine Learning Algorithms
2025/08/01
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Institut für Produktionsmanagement, Technologie und Werkzeugmaschinen (PTW), CiP | Center für industrielle Produktivität
Supervisor: Lukas Hammen, M.Sc.
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Institut für Produktionsmanagement, Technologie und Werkzeugmaschinen (PTW), TEC | Fertigungstechnologie
Supervisor: Gilbert Ely Engert, M.Sc.
Repräsentation von Standardarbeitsblättern als Knowledge-Graphen mithilfe von Machine Learning Algorithmen
Representing Standard Worksheets as Knowledge-Graph Embeddings using Machine Learning Algorithms
2025/08/01
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Institut für Produktionsmanagement, Technologie und Werkzeugmaschinen (PTW), CiP | Center für industrielle Produktivität
Supervisors: Lukas Hammen, M.Sc. , Stefan Schulte, M.Sc.
2025/07/25
Cyber-Physische Simulation (CPS)
Supervisors: Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Oliver Weeger, M.Sc. Dominik Klein
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2025/07/25
Cyber-Physische Simulation (CPS)
Supervisors: Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Oliver Weeger, M.Sc. Juan Camilo Alzate Cobo
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Cyber-Physische Simulation (CPS)
Supervisors: Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Oliver Weeger, M.Sc. Yusuf Elbadry
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Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Werkstoffkunde (MPA-IfW), Institut für Werkstoffkunde (IfW)
Supervisor: Nico Bürger, M.Sc.
Aufbau eines Frameworks zur Berechnung der Eigenschaften beliebiger Kombinationen aus durchströmten radialen und axialen Ringspalten
Development of a framework for the calculation of the characteristics of arbitrary combinations of radial and axial annular gaps
2025/07/18
The dynamic behaviour of modern turbomachinery, such as those used in fuel pumps in the aerospace industry (for example in the Ariane 6 launch vehicle), is largely determined by the dynamic properties of combined axial and radial annular gaps. To date, however, such combined gaps have only been designed separately. For this reason, a framework is to be created at the FST on the basis of various preliminary works, which combines the existing tools at the institute for the calculation of purely axial and purely radial annular gaps into a single calculation tool for the investigation of any combined annular gaps.
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Institut für Fluidsystemtechnik (FST)
Supervisor: Dr.-Ing. Maximilian Kuhr
Investigation of annular gaps, operated in the transition regime between laminar and turbulent flow using DNS Simulations
Untersuchung von Ringspalten, betrieben im Übergangsbereich zwischen laminarer und turbulenter Strömung, mittels DNS-Simulationen
2025/07/18
The dynamic behaviour of modern turbomachinery, such as fuel pumps used in the aerospace industry (e.g. in the Ariane 6 launch vehicle), is largely determined by the dynamic properties of annular gaps. The flow within these gaps is either laminar, transient or turbulent. While the characteristics of these gaps in the asymptotic cases (i.e. purely laminar or purely turbulent flow) are well understood, recent experimental studies reveal a severe lack of understanding of their characteristics within the transition regime. As detection of the flow regime during experiments relies solely on integral values, modern numerical methods such as DNS simulations must be employed to further investigate the observed phenomena, e.g. the decrease in fluid film stiffness.
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Institut für Fluidsystemtechnik (FST)
Supervisors: Dr.-Ing. Maximilian Kuhr, Dr.-Ing. Tomislav Maric
Microfluidics for Nuclear Fusion
Experiments for a Sustainable Future
2025/07/17
In light of the ongoing climate and energy crisis, sustainable power generation is urgently needed. Inertial confinement fusion (ICF) is a promising alternative that uses lasers to ignite small, fuel-filled targets, triggering a fusion reaction. This all-weather technology produces no long-lived radioactive waste and poses fewer safety risks than nuclear fission. In 2022, ICF demonstrated its first net energy gain. However, there is still a long way to go before it can be commercialized.
Currently, diamond targets are used that are time- and cost- intensive while having a high rejection rate and a limited batch size. In contrast,microfluidic chips hold great promise for producing economical fusion targets. Together with the startup Focused Energy, we research on making microfluidically produced targets competitive and ensure they meet required standards.
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Nano- und Mikrofluidik (NMF)
Supervisor: Lisa Bauer, M.Sc.
Dynamics of Fibre-laden Drops
Experiments where solid and fluid mechanics meet
2025/07/17
Who hasn’t noticed strands of hair clumping together after a shower? The cause is a phenomenon called elastocapillarity. Surface tension from water drops exerts forces that deform flexible materials like fibers. Thus, hydrophilic fibers can get coiled inside droplets, a behavior also seen in nature. For example, spiders use micro-drops to enhance the elasticity of their webs. This principle may offer interesting applications in biomimetics. and microelectronics. Furthermore, this effect can be used in industry to produce micro-electronics. In our research, we investigate the fundamental dynamics of fiber-laden droplets.
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Nano- und Mikrofluidik (NMF)
Supervisor: Lisa Bauer, M.Sc.
Systemzuverlässigkeit, Adaptronik und Maschinenakustik (SAM)
Supervisor: Dr.-Ing. Robert Feldmann
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Data science and model development for designing future clean energy systems
Bachelorthesis / Masterthesis / HiWi
2025/07/11
To achieve current climate goals, rapid technological changes are necessary. Data driven model development from large-scale simulations will be a crucial pillar for future engineers, enabling a swift transition of the energy system through innovative technical solutions.
The Institute for Simulation of Reactive Thermo-Fluid Systems (STFS) is at the forefront of pioneering advancements in large-scale simulations and AI-driven model development. Our mission is to lead groundbreaking research and development efforts, leveraging cutting-edge AI and HPC resources to solve complex problems and drive technological innovation.
Simulation reaktiver Thermo-Fluid Systeme
Supervisor: Dr.-Ing. Hendrik Nicolai
Accelerate Innovations: High-Performance Computing Software Development for Heterogenous Architectures
Masterthesis / HiWi
2025/07/11
To achieve current climate goals, rapid technological changes are necessary. High-performance computing will be a crucial pillar for future engineers, enabling a swift transition of the energy system through innovative technical solutions.
The Institute for Simulation of Reactive Thermo-Fluid Systems (STFS) aims to lead this journey by developing new generation of algorithms to enable simulations of reactive multiphase flows targeting the next generation of super computers. This includes Europe's first Exascale supercomputer, currently being built at our partner, Jülich Supercomputing Centre.
Simulation reaktiver Thermo-Fluid Systeme
Supervisor: Dr.-Ing. Hendrik Nicolai
Cutting Edge High-Performance Computing: Towards ExascaleCFD simulations
Masterthesis/ HiWi
2025/07/11
To achieve current climate goals, rapid technological changes are necessary. High-performance computing will be a crucial pillar for future engineers, enabling a swift transition of the energy system through innovative technical solutions.
The Institute for Simulation of Reactive Thermo-Fluid Systems (STFS) aims to lead this journey by performing groundbreaking simulations. This includes leveraging Europe's first Exascale supercomputer, recently launched at our partner, Jülich Supercomputing Centre.
Simulation reaktiver Thermo-Fluid Systeme
Supervisor: Dr.-Ing. Hendrik Nicolai
Decarbonizing the chemical industry is a key challenge on the path to CO2 neutrality. For this reason, we are working in the BMBF-funded future cluster ETOS on the transformation of the chemical industry towards more climate-friendly lectrochemical technologies.
In this work, the wetting of abstract gauze structures is to be investigated using numerical simulation with OpenFOAM. In particular, the influence of different orifice geometries and wetting properties on the forming phase boundary and a possible bubble formation at too high differential pressures shall be investigated.
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Nano- und Mikrofluidik (NMF)
Supervisor: Alexander Wagner, M. Sc.
Situative Problemlösung durch large language models
Situational problem solving using large language models
2025/07/09
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Institut für Produktionsmanagement, Technologie und Werkzeugmaschinen (PTW), CiP | Center für industrielle Produktivität
Supervisor: Jan Chytraeus, M.Sc.
Weiterentwicklung und Applikation eines Wasserstoff-Wankelmotors am VKM-Motorenprüfstand
Beginn: ab sofort
2025/07/07
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Verbrennungskraftmaschinen und Fahrzeugantriebe (VKM)
Supervisor: Jonas Endres, M. Sc.
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Dashboard zur Visualisierung von Durchlaufzeiten und Auftragsstatus in der Produktion
Dashboard for visualizing throughput times and order status in product
2025/07/04
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Institut für Produktionsmanagement, Technologie und Werkzeugmaschinen (PTW), CiP | Center für industrielle Produktivität
Supervisors: Stefan Schulte, M.Sc., Muriel Schnelle, M.Sc.
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Systemzuverlässigkeit, Adaptronik und Maschinenakustik (SAM)
Supervisor: Dr.-Ing. Matthias Hecht
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At the Institute of Automotive Engineering (FZD) at TU Darmstadt, we are developing model-based approaches for the holistic description of Automated Driving Systems (ADS) as part of the DFG research project MiRoVA. These are intended to be capable of representing any ADS (Automated Driving System) on a holistic level. This includes the integration of the environment in the form of the Operational Design Domain (ODD), as well as the human-machine interface (HMI) across various designs and levels of automation.
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Fahrzeugtechnik (FZD)
Supervisor: Can Kemmler, M.Sc.
Numerischer Vergleich eines Reynolds-skalierten mit einem Mach-ähnlichen Turbinenrotor einer Hochdruckturbine
Numeric Comparison of a Reynolds-scaled turbine rotor with a Mach-similar turbine rotor of a high-pressure turbine
2025/06/26
Fundamental investigations into flow phenomena and interaction mechanisms in modern high-pressure turbines are carried out at the Large Scale Turbine Rig (LSTR). The focus is on a Reynolds-scaled high-pressure turbine rotor, which was scaled using a Mach-like high-pressure turbine test rig. Reynolds scaling offers decisive advantages for experimental investigations, but does not reproduce Mach number effects.
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Gasturbinen, Luft- und Raumfahrtantriebe (GLR)
Supervisor: Dominik Ade, M.Sc.
Untersuchung thermischer Trägheitsphänomenen bei der experimentellen Bestimmung von Wärmeübergangskoeffizienten
Analysis of inertial phenomena affecting the experimental determination of interfacial heat transfer coefficients
2025/06/26
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Produktionstechnik und Umformmaschinen (PtU)
Supervisors: Johannes Bruder, M. Sc., Tim Schmitt, M. Sc.
Weiterentwicklung eines Simulationsmodells zur Verbindungsbildung beim elektromagnetischen Pulsschweißen (EMPS)
Further development of a simulation model for joint formation during electromagnetic pulse welding (EMPW)
2025/06/24
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Produktionstechnik und Umformmaschinen (PtU)
Supervisors: Stefan Kraus, M. Sc., Johannes Bruder, M. Sc.
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Institut für Produktionsmanagement, Technologie und Werkzeugmaschinen (PTW), ETA | Energietechnologien und Anwendungen in der Produktion
Supervisor: Jonathan Magin, M.Sc. M.Sc.
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Institut für Produktionsmanagement, Technologie und Werkzeugmaschinen (PTW), ETA | Energietechnologien und Anwendungen in der Produktion
Supervisor: Jonathan Magin, M.Sc. M.Sc.
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Institut für Produktionsmanagement, Technologie und Werkzeugmaschinen (PTW), TEC | Fertigungstechnologie
Supervisors: Edward Schreiner, M.Sc., Christopher Krebs, M.Sc.
Digital image correlation
Plasticity identification and crack tip parameter calculation
2025/06/11
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Werkstoffkunde (MPA-IfW), Institut für Werkstoffkunde (IfW)
Supervisor: Anatoly Zaiat, M.Sc.
Analyse der Flüssigkeitsverteilung in strukturierter und unstrukturierter Packung
Experimental study on the liquid distribution in various packing structures
2025/05/27
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Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Institut für Produktionsmanagement, Technologie und Werkzeugmaschinen (PTW), CiP | Center für industrielle Produktivität
Supervisors: Yuxi Wang, M.Sc., Stefan Schulte, M.Sc.
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Institut für Produktionsmanagement, Technologie und Werkzeugmaschinen (PTW), TEC | Fertigungstechnologie
Supervisors: Peter Gross, M.Sc., Magnus von Elling, M.Sc.
Deep Learning gestützte Sensibilitätsanalyse zur Bewertung struktureller Beanspruchbarkeit von Konstruktionen
Deep learning-based sensitivity analysis for the evaluation of mechanical resilience of design elements
2025/05/15
The efficient assessment of a component’s structural integrity using deep learning enables the joint optimization of material selection and distribution. This allows for a more flexible and exploratory design space exploration, fostering the development of more holistic design solutions.
Product Life Cycle Management
Supervisor: Jonas Voges, M. Sc.
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Analyse der funktionen- und komponentenbezogenen Kundenzufriedenheit im Kontext des Fahrzeugwechsels
2025/05/14
Im Rahmen des Projekts DaCCCar wird am Fachgebiet Fahrzeugtechnik (FZD) an der Entwicklung von langlebigen Fahrzeugkonzepten geforscht. Kunden entscheiden, wann ein Fahrzeug ausgetauscht werden soll. Die fahrzeugbezogenen Faktoren, die auf die Entscheidung einwirken, sollen in dieser Arbeit durch Interviews identifiziert und Komponenten nach ihrer Bedeutung klassifiziert werden.
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Fahrzeugtechnik (FZD)
Supervisor: Jörn Hasenkrug, M.Sc.
Weiterentwicklung eines Prozessmodels für Wirbelschichtvergasung von Biomasse in Aspen Plus
Development of a process model for fluidized bed gasification of biomass in Aspen Plus
2025/05/12
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Entwicklung eines Computer-Vision-Algorithmus zur automatisierten Erkennung von Schachtelfehlern bei Metallprofilen
Development of a Computer Vision Algorithm for the Automated Detection of Nesting Errors in Metal Profiles
2025/05/12
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Institut für Produktionsmanagement, Technologie und Werkzeugmaschinen (PTW), CiP | Center für industrielle Produktivität
Supervisors: Lukas Hammen, M.Sc. , Stefan Schulte, M.Sc.
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Produktentwicklung und Maschinenelemente (pmd)
Supervisors: Christian Gutzler, M.Sc., Dr.-Ing. Peter Welzbacher
Research on the topic of perception sensor simulation development and validation in ADAS/automated driving is being conducted at the Institute of Automotive Engineering Darmstadt (FZD). To this end, this thesis aims to develop a method that can be used to systematically derive test scenarios for the development and validation of lidar and radar sensor simulations.
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Fahrzeugtechnik (FZD)
Supervisor: Kristof Hofrichter, M.Sc.
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Institut für Produktionsmanagement, Technologie und Werkzeugmaschinen (PTW), TEC | Fertigungstechnologie
Supervisors: Ann-Kathrin Bischoff, M.Sc., Gilbert Ely Engert, M.Sc.
2025/04/22
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Institut für Produktionsmanagement, Technologie und Werkzeugmaschinen (PTW), TEC | Fertigungstechnologie
Supervisors: Ann-Kathrin Bischoff, M.Sc., Lina Kramer, M.Sc.
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Druckmaschinen und Druckverfahren (IDD)
Supervisor: Johanna Vetter, M.Sc.
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Einfluss geometrischer Abweichungen auf die elastische Kontaktverformung in der Toleranzanalyse
Impact of Geometrical Deviations on Elastic Contact Deformation in Tolerance Analysis
2025/03/11
Subject areas:
1. Simulate Contact Deformation in FEM (Siemens NX)
2. Parametric Simulation Studies
3. Stress Distribution and Stiffness Analysis
4. Computational Tolerance Analysis
Product Life Cycle Management
Supervisor: Arian Ayati, M. Sc.
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Electric machines generate heat due to electrical losses and mechanical friction, with cooling in the rotor-stator gap typically limited to air circulation. This study explores the effect of introducing small liquid droplets into the airflow to enhance heat transfer. By investigating aerosol-based cooling, this research aims to enhance thermal management and improve the efficiency of electric machines. The project involves designing a small gap (outer cylinder), and connecting it to an existing setup, then conducting experiments to generate and analyze aerosol flow in the gap. The impacts of droplets will be recorded and analyzed, then the aerosol generator with 3 different nozzles will be characterized.
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Strömungslehre und Aerodynamik (SLA)
Supervisor: Samaneh Abdi Qezeljeh, M.Sc.
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Inbetriebnahme des Prüfstands zur Untersuchung von Partikelverschleiß
Commissioning of a test rig for the analysis of particle wear
2025/03/06
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Institut für Fluidsystemtechnik (FST)
Supervisor: Pascal Moor, M.Sc.
Automatisierung des Prüfstands zur Untersuchung von Partikelverschleiß
Automation of a test rig for the analysis of particle wear
2025/03/06
Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Institut für Fluidsystemtechnik (FST)
Supervisor: Pascal Moor, M.Sc.
The Institute for Simulation of Reactive Thermo-Fluid Systems (STFS) conducts cutting-edge research on reactive flows and alternative energy carriers. One of our focus areas is the combustion of metallic fuels, which have the potential to play a key role in future energy systems.
Aluminum, in particular, undergoes a unique combustion process where evaporated metal reacts with steam, forming hydrogen and aluminum oxide. The global reaction and transport rates are controlled by a multitude of tightly coupled processes, including phase changes, gas phase reactions, thermophoresis, and droplet shape evolution—key aspects that are not yet fully understood.
In this thesis, you will contribute to refining numerical models for these processes using OpenFOAM-based simulations. Your work will help improve the predictive capabilities of existing models, enabling more accurate simulations of aluminum combustion.
Do you have experience in CFD, physical modeling, or programming (Python/C++) in a Unix-based environment? If not, are you eager to develop these skills? If so, we encourage you to contact us for more information!
Simulation reaktiver Thermo-Fluid Systeme
Supervisors: Pascal Steffens, M.Sc., Johannes Mich, M.Sc.
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Einfluss geometrischer Abweichungen auf die strukturelle Steifigkeit und Spannungsverteilung in der Toleranzanalyse
Impact of Geometrical Deviations on Structural Stiffness and Stress Distribution in Tolerance Analysis
2025/02/20
Subject areas:
1. Finite Element Method (FEM), via Siemens NX
2. Parametric Simulation Studies
3. Stress Distribution and Stiffness Analysis
4. Computational Tolerance Analysis
Product Life Cycle Management
Supervisor: Arian Ayati, M. Sc.
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