Daniel Hahn

Who are you and what is your research topic?
My name is Daniel Hahn. (I am 26 years old, from Frankfurt am Main and have passions for
aviation, computers and music). I am working on the topic of passive load alleviation.

Which research question are you working on?
The research question of my project is, how the nonlinear structural behavior (e.g. buckling)
of wing components can be exploited to design a wing structure, which deforms at a certain
aerodynamic load level in a way, that the load is lowered.

What makes this topic special/exciting for you?
I am fascinated by numerical Simulations. My topic offers applications for simulating
structural behavior, aerodynamics and for coupling them together for aeroelastic calculations.
This brings my passions for aviation and computers together.

Why is your topic relevant for future aviation?
Load alleviation offers the possibility to design a lighter wing, because it doesn't need to
withstand the same load as today. This weight saving transfers directly into fuel economy
which is one of the highest impact factors regarding the future of aviation.

What is special about participating in the interdisciplinary research network SE²A?
In this cluster many researchers with great knowledge come together to work on the
technologies of future aviation. A great amount of knowledge will be gained and assembled.
It is great to be part of that.