Christian Koch

Christian Koch is a researcher at the University of Stuttgart's Institute for Aircraft Propulsion Systems, serving as Manager of the Altitude Test Facility, Academic Advisor, and Deputy Head of the Institute. His work focuses on turbomachinery erosion mechanics, fluid dynamics, and computational modeling. He has contributed to advancements in particle rebound analysis, compressor performance degradation, and high-fidelity simulation techniques.

Research interests include experimental and numerical studies of particle-laden flows, erosion effects on turbine blades, and parallel computing optimization for turbomachinery simulations. His team develops frameworks combining neural networks with traditional CFD methods to predict material degradation under erosive conditions.

Publications highlight trends in erosion modeling, LES boundary-layer dynamics, and aircraft engine mission severity analysis. Koch's work bridges experimental facilities with computational innovation, addressing real-world challenges in propulsion systems.

He collaborates on projects involving micro gas turbines, turbine assemblability, and transient engine monitoring. The Altitude Test Facility under his management supports high-pressure compressor and erosion testing under realistic flight conditions.