C. Siemers

Research Focus: Titanium and Titanium Alloys

Head of the Research Group Titanium and Titanium Alloys at the Institute for Materials Science

Research Projects

IGF 01IF24002N - TNZ-Dental (July 2025 -  December 2027): Qualification of the Ti 13Nb 13Zr Alloy for Additive Manufacturing of Dental Implants (Project Lead). More information here. 

13XP5201D - TiReZa (August 2023 - February 2027): Qualification of the Titanium Alloy Ti-36Nb-2Ta-3Zr-0.3O (TNTZ-O) for Implant Attachment Systems – Materials Science Aspects (Project Lead). More information here.

KK5298601RU1 - DIAMOND (January 2022 - April 2025): Development of Smart and Advanced Implants Made from a Nanostructured Ti-13Nb-13Zr Alloy - Subproject 3: Advanced Implants Made from a Ti-13Nb-13Zr Alloy with a Nanostructured Microstructure – Materials Science Aspects (Project Lead). More information here.

IGF 21671 N  (May 2021 - October 2023): Development of an Aluminum- and Vanadium-Free Titanium Alloy Optimized for Additive Manufacturing of Dental Implants and Abutments (Project Lead). More information here.

13XP5093C - IdentiTi (August 2019 - October 2022): Investigation of the Microstructure-Property Relationship of Nanostructured Ti 13Nb13Zr (Project Lead). More information here.

IGF 19708 N (May 2018 - April 2021): Development of an Aluminum- and Vanadium-Free Titanium Alloy Based on Technically Pure Titanium for Use in Osteosynthesis and Implant Technology (Project Lead). More information here.

IGF 18116 N (April 2014 - September 2017): Qualification of the Metastable β-Titanium Alloy Ti-Nb13-Zr13 for Use in Medical Technology Through the Adjustment of Graded Mechanical Properties and Partial Surface Modification (Project Lead). More information here.

IGF 16841 N (March 2012 - September 2014): Optimization of the Machining of the Molybdenum-Containing Titanium Alloy TiMo15 for Use in Medical Technology (Project Lead). More information here.

IGF 16112 N (June 2009 - June 2012): Development of a Cost-Effective, Easily Cast, and Easily Machinable Titanium Alloy (Project Lead). More information here.

IGF 253 ZN (April 2007 - December 2009): Investigations Into the Microstructure-Property Relationship of a New Free-Machining Titanium Alloy (Project Lead). More information here.

PITN-GA-2008-211536 (September 2008 - August 2012): 7^th Research Framework Program of the European Union, Section People (PEOPLE), Initial Training Networks, Project MaMiNa: Macro, Micro and Nano Aspects of Machining (Coordination), More information here.

HPRN-CT-2002-00198 (December 2002 - November 2006): 5^th Research Framework Program of the European Union, Marie-Curie-Actions, Research Training Networks, Project DeFINo: Deformation and Fracture Instabilities in Novel Materials and Processes (Scientist in Charge). More information here.

RO 2102/1-6 (1998 - 2005): Material and Process Design for High-Speed Machining of Titanium and Nickel-Based Alloys - Materials Science Aspects. More information here.

A list of my publications can be found here.

You can view an example of a patent application here.

You can view an example of a publication here.

Keramische Werkstoffe (2,5 CP, German Course)

Technische Schadensfälle (5CP, German Course)

Student Project IfW-AMB (Bachelor); Specializations: General Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science

Topics (German courses):

PA-AMB-01: Maximierung der Dauerfestigkeit einer Verdichterschaufel aus einer unbekannten Titanlegierung

PA-AMB-02: Maximierung der Dauerfestigkeit einer unbekannten (α+β)-Titanlegierung durch eine zweistufige Wärmebehandlung

Student Project IfW-LRT (Bachelor); in collaboration with aerospace engineering-related institutes, specialization: aerospace engineering

Topics (German courses):

PA-LRT-01: Maximierung der Dauerfestigkeit einer unbekannten Titanlegierung durch Gefügeoptimierung

PA-LRT-02: Maximierung der Dauerfestigkeit einer unbekannten (α+β)-Titanlegierung für Anwendungen in der zivilen Luftfahrt durch eine zweistufige Wärmebehandlung

Specialty Lab Course IfW-FL-I "Analyse eines technischen Schadensfalles" (2 CP) (Bachelor, Module Technische Schadensfälle mit Labor, German Course)

Specialty Lab Course IfW-FL-II "Titan und Titanlegierungen" (6 CP) (Master, Module Hochtemperatur- und Leichtbauwerkstoffe mit Labor, German Course) 

Specialty Lab Course IfW-FL-III "Kompetenzfeldlaborlabor Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik" - Teilversuch Werkstoffkunde" (0,66 CP) (Bachelor, Kompetenzfeld Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik, German Course), Topic: Werkstoffauswahl für die Tragflügelvorderkante eines Passagierflugzeugs

The Advanced Titanium Materials research group regularly offers opportunities for bachelor's and master's theses as well as student research projects on a variety of topics. The best way to discuss specific topics is over a cup of tea in Room 226. Feel free to send me an email or give me a call.

An exemplary overview of the work to be done can be found here.