Research Project
The project is focused on the Very High Cycle Fatigue behavior of micro-molded samples (cross section 130µm x 260µm) made of Al-bronze. Size effects are expected to dominate reliability of those samples. The results will be compared to the behavior of pure materials such as aluminum or copper. We are developing a custom built micro-sample fatigue setup in order to conduct life-time experiments. The interpretation of these results will help understand the active fatigue mechanisms and their sensitivity on sample geometry and frequency in micro molded specimens as well as in metallic MEMS and coatings.
Education and Qualifications
2008 / today
Universität Karlsruhe
Ph.D. Student
2005
Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Arts et Métiers (ENSAM)
Diplôme d’Ingènieur: Grade de Master
University of Karlsruhe
Diploma of mechanical engineering (equiv. to Master’s Degree)
2005
FE-Design, Karlsruhe
Diploama thesis on topology optimization
2003/2005
Universität Karlsruhe
Advanced studies
2003
ENSAM Paris
Project in biomechanics: finite element simulations
2001/2003
ENSAM Metz
Basic studies
1999/2001
Universität Karlsruhe
Intermediate diploma of mechanical engineering
Employment and Work Experience
2008 / today
Universität Karlsruhe, Institut für Zuverlässigkeit von Bauteilen und Systemen
Research Associate
2005 / 2007
Siemens AG, Karlsruhe
Development Engineer in Mechanics
Stipends and Awards
2008
Funding of the Karlsruhe House of Young Scientists (KHYS)
2005
Prix l’ORÈAL 2004
2001 / 2003
Stipend of the "Deutsch-Französische Hochschule (DFH)"
