Institutes and Groups

Institute for Nano- and Microfluidics

At the Institute for Nano- and Microfluidics, transport phenomena in fluids are investigated on the nano- and micrometre scale. The focus is on basic research with the intention of paving the way for novel applications. These can be in different areas such as sustainability, energy conversion, process engineering or (bio)chemical analysis.

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Institute for Technical Thermodynamics

Research at the Institute for Technical Thermodynamics focuses on experimental and theoretical-numerical investigations of complex heat and mass transfer processes as well as on the analysis of energy systems. The expertise ranges from the nano and micro scale to applications in the macro and engineering field.

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Institute for Fluid Mechanics and Aerodynamics

At the Institute for Fluid Mechanics and Aerodynamics, the focus is on unsteady, multiphase or aerodynamic flows. The researchers work on a better understanding of technically relevant flow processes with the help of current experimental, numerical or analytical methods.

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Computational Physical Chemistry

Researchers at the Computational Physical Chemistry group use and develop theoretical and computational tools to understand the behaviour of soft matter. The focus is on polymers and biomolecules and the role of water in determining their properties and interactions. The group's main tools are molecular simulations and statistical thermodynamics.

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Mathematical Modeling and Analysis

Researchers at the Mathematical Modeling and Analysis group investigate two-phase flows and transport phenomena at fluid interfaces. Multiphase flows pose challenges in understanding natural and technical systems, for example, energy storage and conversion, climate change, and the discovery of medicines.

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