University of Stuttgart

Our research focus is placed on nonlinear vibrations of mechanical systems.

The central working areas are:

1. Nonlinear Mode Theory, especially development of methods for experimental nonlinear modal analysis
2. Dynamics of Structures subjected to friction and impacts: Development of prediction methods; analysis of complicated nonlinear phenomena
3. Nonlinear Technologies for vibration mitigation, especially impact absorbers

We enjoy the synergetic relation between fundamental research (funded e.g. by the German Research Foundation) and application-oriented research in close collaboration with our industry partners (including MTU Aero Engines). Our work is divided approximately in half between theoretical and predominantly experimental work. Our group currently consists of 1 professor (Malte Krack), 1 postdoctoral and 6 doctoral researchers.

For more details on our research and teaching activities, opportunities for postdoctoral researchers, and publications, please visit https://www.ila.uni-stuttgart.de/en/research/structural_mechanics/.