Regular biography
Prof. Dr. Roland Wüchner is a professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the Technical University of Munich. His research focuses on structural analysis and dynamics, computational mechanics for static-dynamic analysis, numerical analysis of interactions between mechanical components and structures, and structural geometry, including shape optimization. His profile page provides information on his professorship in Statics and Dynamics, as well as details on courses and contact information.
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Roland Wüchner is a Full Professor and Director at the Chair of Structural Analysis, TU Munich. His research focuses on advanced computational methods for structural analysis, particularly in isogeometric analysis, shell and membrane structures, and fluid-structure interaction. He develops and applies numerical techniques for nonlinear simulations, shape optimization, and form finding of shells and membranes. His work integrates computational mechanics with computer-aided design, emphasizing the use of isogeometric analysis for complex geometries and multi-physics problems. Wüchner's research also addresses the simulation of large-scale structures, such as wind turbines and flexible membranes, with applications in engineering and fluid dynamics.