Daniel A. Kiefer

Daniel A. Kiefer is a researcher at Institut Langevin, affiliated with Université PSL and ESPCI Paris. His work focuses on advanced modeling of wave phenomena for material characterization and sensing applications.

• Education
  • Dr.-Ing. in Ultrasonics (2022), University of Erlangen-Nürnberg
  • M.Sc. in Mechatronics (2016), University of Erlangen-Nürnberg
  • Study abroad (2015), University of British Columbia
  • B.Sc. in Mechatronics (2013), University of Erlangen-Nürnberg

Research spans elastodynamic wave analysis in anisotropic/heterogeneous media, with emphasis on semi-analytical modeling, zero-group-velocity (ZGV) Lamb waves, and fluid-structure interactions. Current projects include dispersion curve computation and inverse techniques for material identification.

Recent publications highlight piezoelectric waveguide modeling, power flux skewing in anisotropic plates, and temperature compensation in ultrasonic flow meters. Methodologies integrate spectral methods with experimental validation via laser-ultrasound.

Teaching contributions include labwork in Waves and Acoustics at ESPCI Paris and exercise classes for Numerical Simulation of Electro-Mechanical Transducers at University of Erlangen-Nürnberg.

• Labs
  • Institut Langevin, ESPCI Paris