Joining Technology / Welding & Simulation

Dr.

Miro Duhovic

Manager Process Simulation

Special Expertise: Finite element-based multiphysics simulation of complex composite manufacturing processes, material and process characterization, composite model development

Dr.-Ing.

Marc Hein

Laboratory Engineer Material Cycles

Spezielle Expertise: Mikroskopische Untersuchungen, Probenpräparation für analytische Untersuchungen (Schliffe  u.ä.),Oberflächenanalytische Untersuchungen (Kontaktwinkelanalyse),Unt ersuchungen im Rahmen der Schadensfallanalytik,Technische Durchführung wissenschaftlicher Materia luntersuchungen und Versuchsreihen

Dr.-Ing.

Nicole Motsch-Eichmann

Manager Design of Composite Structures

Special Expertise: Structural design and development of fiber composite structures, finite element analysis (static), development of load introduction regions, experimental testing of components and parts, topology and shape optimization

Dr.-Ing.

Jens Schlimbach

Deputy Research Manager Manufacturing Science & Manager Roving & Tape Processing

Special Expertise: Development of efficient processing methods, process optimization, out-of-autoclave technologies, economic feasibility studies, process hybridization, additive manufacturing, AFP, winding technology

Dr.-Ing.

Sebastian Schmeer

Deputy Research Manager Component Development & Manager Mechanical Characterization & Modeling

Special Expertise: Mechanical characterization of materials, components and joints (strain rate & temperature variable), DIN/ISO standardization, material behavior under multi-axiality (tension/compression and torsion), FEM simulation (mechanical), material model parameterization, validation of FE simulation models by experimental investigations, structural integrity, metal-fiber reinforced composites