Dr.-Ing. Matthias Wangenheim

Dr.-Ing. Matthias Wangenheim
Address
An der Universität 1
30823 Garbsen
Building
Room
218
Dr.-Ing. Matthias Wangenheim
Address
An der Universität 1
30823 Garbsen
Building
Room
218
Positions
Deputy Head
Institute of Dynamics and Vibration Research
Group Leader
Institute of Dynamics and Vibration Research

Research focus

  • Sealing technology for pneumatics and hydraulics
  • Friction of coated elastomers
  • Functionalised surface in frictional contacts
  • Temperature investigations in sliding and rolling contacts
  • Tyre tread dynamics
  • Friction and traction of tyres on passenger cars, trucks, aircrafts
  • Modelling mixed friction
  • Transient friction of hydraulic and pneumatic seals
  • Snow and ice traction of tires

Curriculum vitae

  • Scientific Career


    • 1998 - 2004 Studies of Mechanical Engineering at Universität Hannover
    • 2004 - 2005 Systems Engineer at EADS Space Transportation
    • 2005 - 2008 Scientific Assistant and PhD-student at IDS
    • 2008 - 2012 Senior Research Director at IDS
    • 2012 - 2013 Advanced Product Development Engineer at Freudenberg Sealing Technologies
    • 2013 - 2015 Head of Team "Elastomer Friction and Contact Mechanics" at IDS
    • 2016 - 2020  Assistant Director of the IDS
    • Since 2020 Head of Research Group "Friction and Tribology"

Teaching

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