Simulation and AI-Supported Development of Sustainable Materials and Energy-Efficient Systems
The research field ‘Simulation and AI-supported development of sustainable materials and energy-efficient systems’ focuses on the development of sustainable materials and energy-efficient systems using modern simulation methods, data-driven models and additive manufacturing. The aim of the research work is to virtually optimise material and process parameters, reduce resource consumption and develop innovative solutions for energy-efficient buildings and technical applications. Experimental investigations are combined with numerical simulations and AI methods to enable scalable and practical solutions for industry and construction.
- Energy-efficient buildings and building materials
- Sustainable material development
- Additive manufacturing (e.g. 3D printing of functional materials)
- Digital twins of materials and components
- Process optimisation in production and construction
- Thermal and mechanical simulation of technical systems
- Material characterisation and quality analysis
- Numerical simulation (FEM, DEM, CFD)
- AI and data-driven modelling of material behaviour
- Additive manufacturing and experimental material development
- Development of sustainable building materials (e.g. geopolymers)
- Digital process mapping and optimisation
- Material analysis and characterisation
- Interdisciplinary research between materials engineering, energy and digitalisation
- Cooperation with industry partners and transfer projects
Technical laboratory F13.0.05: Eirich mixer, kilns, Händle laboratory extruder, Shimpo clay cutter, PotterBot 3D printer, compression and flexural testing machine, BP-7 ultrasonic tester, roller mill, Big Rep, toggle lever press, Vicat needle testing device, peppercorn tester
Analytical laboratory F16.3.36: Bambulab X1C, Bambulab A1, Zeiss digital microscope, Grindosonic MK5
Chemistry laboratory F16.3.34: Drying cabinets, pH meters, IR spectrometer
OHM INNOVATION CENTER FO.025: (Eirich mixer, 3D Potter SCARA, planetary ball mill, drying cabinet)
- Feasibility studies and material analyses
- Simulation and optimisation of components and processes
- Development and testing of sustainable materials
- Prototyping and additive manufacturing of demonstrators
- Joint research and development projects
- Consulting on energy-efficient materials and systems
- Access to modern laboratory and simulation technology