Sebastian Stemmler

Dr.-Ing. Sebastian Stemmler is a Managing Chief Engineer and Head of Industrial Systems and Production Systems at the Institute of Automatic Control (IRT), RWTH Aachen University, within the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. He is actively engaged in research and development in industrial automation and control systems.

His research interests focus on advanced control methodologies in industrial settings, particularly:

• Machine learning in industrial control engineering
• Control systems for digital and self-optimizing production systems
• Model-based Predictive Control (MPC)
• Iterative Learning Control (ILC)

His recent publications (2021–2025) demonstrate a strong trend in applying MPC, ILC, and data-driven methods to injection molding, milling, and weaving processes. These works emphasize precision control, process optimization, and adaptation to material variability, especially with recycled plastics. His research bridges theoretical control strategies with practical industrial applications.

His scientific achievements include being part of the research group that received the 2024 Cold Rolling Future Prize. He has co-authored numerous high-impact journal and conference papers, often in collaboration with leading researchers like Dirk Abel and Christian Hopmann.

Stemmler supervises and collaborates on various industrial research projects, contributing significantly to advancements in smart manufacturing. He is involved in initiatives such as innocam.NRW and has contributed to research on AI in production and patient care. His work is supported by strong industry and academic collaborations.

He leads the Industrial Systems and Production Systems research group at IRT, focusing on developing and implementing intelligent control solutions for complex manufacturing systems.