Daniel Möller

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Daniel Möller is a Professor of Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena. He holds a PhD from the Technische Universität Darmstadt and has extensive industry experience at MTU Aero Engines AG in Munich. His research focuses on aerodynamics, aeroelasticity, and fluid-structure interaction in turbomachinery. He is also the Chairman of the Audit Committee at his institution.

Education:

• B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Technische Universität Darmstadt (2008–2014)
• Exchange studies at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2011–2012)
• PhD at TU Darmstadt on instationary aerodynamics and fluid-structure interaction in axial compressors (2014–2018)

Research Interests:

Prof. Möller specializes in experimental and numerical analysis of compressor dynamics, including stall inception mechanisms, aeroelastic flutter, and blade vibration behavior. His work bridges theoretical fluid mechanics with practical applications in turbine and compressor design, with particular emphasis on transonic flows and tip clearance effects.

Publications:

His recent work explores roughness effects on wall-bounded flows, systematic approaches to centrifugal compressor performance mapping, and the optimization of blade counts in transonic rotors. These contributions highlight advancements in both fundamental understanding and industrial turbine design methodologies.

Grants & Advising:

• Leaded technology projects at MTU Aero Engines
• No documented advising relationships listed

Labs & Teams:

Active in turbomachinery research groups at EAH Jena and collaborates with industry partners like MTU Aero Engines. His experimental work utilizes advanced flow measurement techniques and CFD simulations for aerodynamic analysis.