Christoph Hirsch

Dr. Christoph Hirsch is a Senior Researcher at the Chair of Thermodynamics (Technical University of Munich) since 2000. His work focuses on combustion engineering, thermal fluid dynamics, and aeroacoustics. He contributes to teaching Combustion, Heat Transfer, Energy Optimization, and Solar Engineering courses.

• Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering (University of Karlsruhe, 1995)
• Academic Affiliation: Technical University of Munich (Chair of Thermodynamics)
• Industrial Experience: ABB/Alstom Research (1996-2000) in thermo-aerodynamic R&D

Dr. Hirsch's research explores combustion stability, hydrogen-air flame dynamics, NOx formation, and thermoacoustic modeling. He develops advanced simulation frameworks combining finite element methods with low-order acoustic networks to predict combustion instability. His work addresses challenges in microturbine design, swirl flame dynamics, and boundary layer flashback phenomena.

Recent publications analyze mixture quality in multi-injector systems, flame transfer functions for RQL combustors, and deflagration-to-detonation transitions. These studies employ computational methods like large-eddy simulation and linearized Navier-Stokes equations to characterize combustion noise and instability mechanisms.

Scientific Recognition:

• Best Paper Award, ASME Combustion, Fuels & Emissions Committee (2009, 2016)
• ASME Dedicated Service Award (2016)
• Active member: VDI Combustion Institute, ASME IGTI Combustion Committee

As academic reviewer and session organizer for ASME/IGTI, he evaluates combustion research proposals for organizations including AIAA, DFG, and FTC. His 150+ peer-reviewed publications demonstrate sustained contributions to combustion science and gas turbine technology.