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Call for candidates for a Master’s Thesis or Studentarbeit in: Vortices in Dense Suspensions - First Steps Towards Experiments at the ISM

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ISM SEMINARS: "Volkswagen Travel Assist - insight into the series development of a driver assistance function" by Dr.-Ing. Daniel Münning

Volkswagen Travel Assist Seminar
Volkswagen Travel Assist Seminar

On Friday at our institute, we had the privilege of hosting Dr. Ing. Daniel Münning, a professional in the automotive industry. Dr. Münning possesses a Mechanical Engineering background with a specialization in Automotive Engineering from RWTH Aachen University.

Daniel Münning furthered his expertise with a doctoral degree at Technische Universität Braunschweig and Volkswagen, focusing on optimizing combustion engines for hybrid vehicles. Over the past decade at Volkswagen AG, Daniel has held various roles, from doctoral research in hybrid concept development to leading projects in cutting-edge technologies like Mobile Online Service and Travel Assist. Currently, he's deeply involved in functional management and realization, particularly focusing on Travel Assist.

He provided an insightful overview of the SAE Level 2 Driver Assistance function and the associated sensors in ISM Seminar on Friday. Following a brief discussion on regulations such as UN R79 and safety concept methodologies, the presentation delved into examples illustrating the testing efforts required to secure series approval for implementing the function in millions of cars globally.

Keep an eye on our website for the latest updates on forthcoming events and seminars.

 

New course in summer semester: Biological Fluid Dynamics

The Instititute of Fluid Mechanics offers the new course "Biological Fluid Dynamics" in summer semester.

Description:
We seek motivated students from a broad range of disciplines eager to join us in this
inaugural course at TU Braunschweig. We will study topics that cross traditional
boundaries, and therefore look forward to the participation of students from STEM
fields ranging from Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Medicine, Physics, to name but
a few. Via active participation in this course students will, for instance, be able to:
• Conduct analysis and/or design optimization through the lens of Evolution, and subsequently perform validation against theory (or experiment);
• Understand and manipulate the governing equations for unsteady flows across a broad range of scales, e.g. from cellular motility to bio-propulsion;
• Solve problems relating to pulsatile internal flows (with e.g. curvature, bifurcations) as well as to unsteady aerodynamics/hydrodynamics; and
• Apply qualitative and quantitative reasoning to support real-world biomedical or biologically-inspired designs (e.g. biomedical devices, physiological mechanisms, imaging techniques and autonomous robots).

lecturer: Prof. Dr.-Ing. David E. Rival
language: English
when: Tuesdays, 10:30-12:00 (lecture) & 12:15-13:00 (tutorial)
location: Institute of Fluid Mechanics, H003, Hermann-Blenk-Str. 37, Braunschweig
first class: Tuesday, 02.04.2024
textbook: Rival, D., 2022, Biological and Bio-Inspired Fluid Dynamics – Theory and Application, Springer-Nature

More information: stud.ip

Dr. Claudia Brunner (LFPB) und Mariachiara Gallia (ISM) in der Teststrecke des Turbulenztunnels mit variabler Dichte (VDTT) während der Besichtigung der Versuchsanlagen / Dr. Claudia Brunner (LFPB) and Mariachiara Gallia (ISM) in the test section of the Variable Density Turbulence Tunnel (VDTT) during the visit to the experimental facilities

Visit to the "Laboratory for Fluid Physics, Pattern Formation and Biocomplexity (LFPB)" at the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization in Göttingen.

On Friday some of our scientists have visited the  "Laboratory for Fluid Physics, Pattern Formation and Biocomplexity (LFPB)" at the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization in Göttingen. Led by Professor Eberhard Bodenschatz, the lab focuses on diverse areas including biological fluid dynamics, particles in fluids, turbulence, and atmospheric physics. Discussions with the LFPB team, including experts Dr. Claudia Bruner and Dr. Mohsen Bagheri, along with the visit to their experimental facilities, were very fruitful. We look forward to future exchanges and joint endeavors in fluid mechanics and related fields.

ISM Seminars: "Automotive On-Road Flow Quantification with a Large Scale Stereo-PIV Setup" by Steffen Hüttig

Last Friday at our Institute, we had the honor of welcoming Steffen Hüttig, an Application Engineer and PhD candidate at Volkswagen AG, specializing in Brake and Glazing Systems, and Deep Analysis.

Steffen Hüttig's journey in the automotive industry is marked by notable achievements. He pursued a Ph.D. in Optical Metrology at Volkswagen AG, Wolfsburg, from January 2020 to September 2023. His earlier experience includes serving as a Calibration Engineer for Gasoline Powertrains at FEV Europe GmbH, Fellbach, from July 2018 to February 2019. In 2018, he earned his Master of Science in Automotive Engineering from Technische Universität Braunschweig.

The highlight of the seminar was the presentation on the topic of on-road flow quantification using a Large Scale Stereo-PIV setup where the "ring of fire" configuration, a unique approach was applied to road vehicles. Participants had the opportunity to explore the intricate details of this innovative technology, highlighting its implications for fluid mechanics, particularly in the automotive sector.

Steffen Hüttig's seminar offered a glimpse into the future of large scale PIV applied to automotive engineering, highlighting how advanced technologies are influencing our understanding of on-road flow dynamics.  We sincerely thank Steffen Hüttig for sharing his knowledge and experience with us. These seminars play a crucial role in encouraging collaboration and staying informed about the latest developments in our continuously evolving field.

Stay tuned to our website for updates on upcoming events and seminars as we persist in exploring the forefront of fluid mechanics and its applications in various industries.