The Institute of Mechanics develops fast and efficient algorithms for simulating complex mechanical and mechatronic systems. Our goal is to create models that are as simple as possible yet as accurate as necessary. Combining theory, numerics, and experiments enables a deep understanding of system behavior and efficient modeling.
Research topics at the IFM
Research areas include
- Mechanical systems: multibody dynamics, vibrations, machine dynamics, vehicle–track interaction, contact mechanics, mechatronics, and robotics
- Numerical methods: sensitivity analysis, uncertainty quantification, stochastic modeling, model reduction, and numerical assembly techniques
