Hannes Hick

Hannes Hick is a Professor at Graz University of Technology, affiliated with the Institute of Machine Elements and Development Methodology. His research focuses on mechanical development, tribology, and systems engineering for automotive and industrial applications. He actively contributes to engineering education and methodology standardization.

Research Interests

• Hydrogen internal combustion engines
• System modeling and digital twins
• Tribology in electric drivetrains
• Sustainable engineering practices
• MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering)
• Friction and wear analysis

Article Trends
His recent work emphasizes hydrogen propulsion systems, model-based approaches for interdisciplinary engineering challenges, tribological optimization for sustainable mobility, and integrating AI with mechanical design workflows.

Labs and Teams
He leads research at the Institute of Machine Elements, focusing on mechanical validation and development methodologies for advanced powertrain systems.