Carl-Martin Pfeiler

Carl-Martin Pfeiler is affiliated with TU Wien's Research Group Numerics of PDEs (E101-02-2). He holds academic qualifications including Dipl.-Ing. (Master of Engineering) and Dr.techn. (PhD in Technical Sciences). His research focuses on computational micromagnetics, numerical methods for partial differential equations (PDEs), and magnetic skyrmion dynamics. Key contributions include developing the mass-lumped midpoint scheme for skyrmion dynamics simulations and advancing IMEX-type integrators for the Landau-Lifshitz-Gilbert equation.

Education:

• Dipl.-Ing. (Engineering) from TU Wien
• Dr.techn. (Technical Sciences PhD) from TU Wien

Research interests emphasize computational approaches to magnetic phenomena, with a focus on:

• Numerical analysis of micromagnetic models
• Algorithm development for efficient simulations (e.g., Commics software)
• Study of topological spin textures like magnetic skyrmions
• Stability and convergence of numerical schemes

Publications highlight advancements in:

• Nonlinear dynamics of skyrmions
• Efficient finite element methods
• Preconditioning strategies for iterative solvers
• Chiral skyrmion simulations

Collaborations include work with Dirk Praetorius, Michele Ruggeri, and the Commics development team. His work bridges applied mathematics and materials science, addressing challenges in spintronics and nanomagnetism.