Multiscale Materials Modelling and Data Management
The Multiscale Materials Modelling and Data Management research group deals with the influence of multiphase flows through complex geometries, the wetting properties of single-phase and multiphase liquid droplets on chemically and mechanically structured surfaces and topology optimization.
The aim of the research is to reduce energy consumption in the production of the materials and to maintain the material properties during the service life. This makes the research relevant to the energy transition and climate protection. The investigations are used in the automotive industry, in aerospace technology, in lightweight construction and in the construction industry.
The group uses the phase field method to answer the research questions. Working with efficient simulation programs enables the development of cost-effective and innovative materials without an experiment. The focus is therefore on the development of the massively parallel solver PACE3D. Numerical algorithms are being adapted to extend the models and optimized for high-performance computing.
In the course of digitization, data processing, data preservation and the archiving of research data are also becoming increasingly important. The group is therefore also involved in this newly emerging field of research in materials science.