Prof. Dr. Ir. Daniel Rixen

Prof. Dr. Ir. Daniel Rixen is a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Technical University of Munich. His research focuses on numerical methods for technical dynamics, experimental structure dynamics, and multiphysical models. He has worked extensively on simulations and measurements of vibrations, domain decomposition for parallel computing, and model reduction techniques. Since 2012, he has also been involved in the planning and control of robots and mechatronic systems. His academic career includes positions at the University of Liège, the College of Aeronautics in Cranfield, and Delft University of Technology, where he held the Chair of Engineering Dynamics. He has contributed to various fields such as aeronautics, automotive, and wind energy through collaborations with academic partners and industry.

Daniel Rixen is a professor at TU München with a focus on structural dynamics and mechanical vibrations. His research spans dynamic substructuring, transfer path analysis, and model reduction techniques. He has contributed significantly to the development of frameworks for dynamic substructuring and transfer path analysis, as well as methods for operational modal analysis in the presence of harmonic excitation. His work also includes applications in wind turbine monitoring and multiscale modeling of surface texture effects. Rixen's research emphasizes the integration of structural mechanics, numerical mathematics, and systems and control to solve complex engineering problems.