Tim Ricken

Prof. Tim Ricken serves as Dean of Studies for Aerospace Engineering and leads the Institute of Statics and Dynamics of Aerospace Structures at the University of Stuttgart. His research focuses on structural mechanics, finite element methods, environmental mechanics (particularly sea ice modeling), biomechanics, and AI-driven computational frameworks. He oversees state-of-the-art experimental labs for material fatigue analysis and collaborates with high-performance computing resources like Vulcan and Hawk clusters.

Key research areas include multiphase modeling, porous media mechanics, and multiphysics simulations. His team addresses challenges in aerospace structures, biomedical engineering (e.g., liver and tumor modeling), and climate-related systems such as Antarctic sea ice dynamics. Current projects involve DFG-funded initiatives (e.g., SimLivA for liver injury modeling) and the Cluster of Excellence SimTech. Grants include SPP 1886, SPP 2311, and FOR 5151 (QuaLiPerF).

Notable innovations include the FE2M multiscale framework, physics-informed neural networks (e.g., DeepONet), and the Onco* tumor modeling platform. He emphasizes model adaptation via equilibrated fluxes and stress-driven finite element methods. Experimental work spans laser therapy optimization, auxetic material analysis, and biomaterial testing in rolling suitcase labs.