Katharina Immel

Katharina Immel is a Scientific Coordinator at the Institute for Advanced Simulation (IAS), specifically within the Materials Data Science and Informatics (IAS-9) department at Forschungszentrum Jülich. She holds a Dr.-Ing. in computational engineering science with expertise in numerical modeling of biomechanical systems, including contact mechanics of bone implants and fluid dynamics in blood-perfused medical devices. Her current role involves strategic and organizational research management, focusing on content development, scientific event coordination, recruitment, and teaching support.

• Key Responsibilities: Research funding applications, strategy development, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Background: Computational engineering science with a focus on biomechanics and fluid mechanics applications in medical devices.
• Affiliation: Based at the Technology Center in Aachen (TZA-Aachen, Room D1.20).

Scientific Coordination at IAS-9: Dr. Immel interfaces with diverse research teams to optimize project workflows, manage grants, and align research objectives with institutional goals.