Using the appropriate numerical tools, problems in materials research are addressed. This includes modeling of polymer materials and composites, as well as automation and optimization approaches in design.

Process-related material/structure simulation

• Micro, meso, macro simulations of composite materials
• Application areas: TFP, injection molding, bioengineering, elastomer composites

Numerical optimization for designs

• Utilization of process-related degrees of freedom for optimal design
• Areas of application: TFP, 3D printing, injection molding

Automation of measurements/evaluations

• Use of numerical methods for control and modeling-based evaluation of experiments
• Use of image recognition or also FEM
  
  

• DFG “MerVa”
• DFG Transfer “Short fiber orientation”
  
  

• Kevin Breuer (PhD-student)