Researchers

Christian Hühne leads two sub-projects in SynTrac: C01 and B03. Subproject B03 investigates how shape-changing structures or morphing technologies can enable a significant technological leap through much greater functional integration. Sub-project C01 examines the potential of structure-integrated thermal management using numerical and experimental methods. Christian Hühne is a full professor at TU Braunschweig, where he heads the Institute of Mechatronics and Adaptronics.

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0000-0002-2218-1223

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As part of his research, Niraj Iyer delves into understanding the impact of Boundary Layer Ingestion (BLI) arising from a highly integrated aircraft configuration on fan performance.

The methodology begins with the formulation of an initial engine design encompassing a preliminary fan blade and nozzle configuration. Furthermore, the approach entails assessing the sensitivities of the fan-intake system and optimizing a distortion tolerant rotor blade design. In addition to the intake, aerodynamic interactions of the fan with the non-symmetries in the exhaust are evaluated.

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0009-0006-6970-5617

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Manuel Keßler is PI of project C06, which deals with the aeroacoustics of distributed propulsion systems. He heads the Helicopters & Aeroacoustics working group at the IAG.

Primary research interests are the high-fidelity simulation of the coupled aerodynamics and structural mechanics of helicopters and other rotorcraft configurations, as well as their aeroacoustics.

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0000-0003-3884-1254

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As part of the head office, Daniel Knuth is responsible for the administrative management of SynTrac. He is in charge of the day-to-day operations of the project, supporting the spokesperson and the board in coordinating TRR 364.

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Christian Koch heads sub-project B01, which investigates fundamental phenomena and influencing factors that occur during the functional integration of heat transfer structures for the improved utilization of waste heat in highly integrated drive systems.
He conducts research at the Institute of Aircraft PropulsionSystems at the University of Stuttgart, where he is deputy head of the institute.
In SynTrac, he also heads the INF sub-project, which deals with research data management and sustainable research software development.

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Together with Managing Director Lukas Outzen, Loren Koch is responsible for the administrative management of the SynTrac research network.

She is jointly responsible for the day-to-day operations and financial management of the project and supports the Managing Director and the spokesperson of TRR 364.

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As PI of subproject C02, Grazia Lamanna is in charge of the experimental investigations into the potential of porous media in modern drive systems. She also coordinates research area C in SynTrac, which comprises a total of six sub-projects.
She heads a research group in the field of droplet dynamics at the Institute of Thermodynamics at the University of Stuttgart.
She is also the Commissioner ”Gender and Diversity” in SynTrac

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Sabine Langer is the spokesperson for TRR 364 SynTrac.
She heads sub-project B05, which investigates the effects of highly integrated transport aircraft on cabin noise.
At the TU Braunschweig, she heads the Institute of Acoustics, where she researches and teaches in the fields of acoustics, modeling and innovation capability as part of her professorship in acoustics.
In SynTrac, she also heads the CA and INF sub-projects, which are responsible for the management of the overall project and research data management

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0000-0002-5814-044X

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https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/inad/institut/team/sabine-c-langer

Thorsten Lutz heads sub-project B02, which is concerned with research into local, unsteady aerodynamic interactions between propellers and laminar blades.
At the Institute of Aerodynamics and Gas Dynamics at the University of Stuttgart, Thorsten Lutz is the head of two research groups, the Wind Energy Research Group and the Aircraft Aerodynamics Research Group.

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Jonas Mangold is analyzing the overall aircraft design in research project A06. In particular, the interactions, synergies, and potentials of novel propulsion systems for transport aircraft are being investigated.

The implementation of different disciplines from the other sub-projects in the aircraft design, and the feedback of the findings, play a unique role, as they consider the integration of varying fidelity levels.

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0000-0003-0447-0336

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