Dirk Grommes

Dirk Grommes serves as a Research Assistant and Lecturer in Applied Finite Element Analysis at Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences, Department of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Technical Journalism (EMT) in Sankt Augustin, Germany. He has maintained continuous academic and research positions at the institution since 2003 and currently works within Dirk Reith's research laboratory.

His educational background includes:

• Mechatronics (Master of Engineering), Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences (2010-2013)
• Mechanical Engineering, Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences (2003-2007)

Dr. Grommes specializes in computational materials engineering with focus on polymer processing. His research employs molecular dynamics simulations to investigate the relationship between processing conditions and resulting material properties in polyethylene systems. He examines crystallization phenomena, stress relaxation, and thermo-mechanical behavior during polymer processing, particularly in blow molding applications. His work bridges fundamental material science with practical manufacturing concerns, providing insights that enable more resource-efficient production of plastic containers.

His publication record shows a clear progression from basic material characterization toward sustainable manufacturing applications. The research demonstrates increasing sophistication in simulation techniques while maintaining consistent focus on practical industrial applications, particularly in optimizing extrusion blow molding processes for plastic containers.

His scientific recognition includes:

• Best Poster Award ("Ressourceneffiziente Optimierung von Hohlkörpern aus Kunststoff mittels Multiskalensimulation") March 2017

As an educator, Dr. Grommes has taught Applied Finite Element Analysis since 2008, directly connecting his research expertise with student instruction. His research collaborations include extensive work with Olaf Bruch, Dirk Reith, and Patrick Michels on projects related to polymer processing simulation. He maintains an ongoing industry connection through his position as Calculation Engineer at Dr. Reinold Hagen Stiftung since 2007.

Dr. Grommes' research group applies multiscale simulation approaches to address challenges in polymer manufacturing, connecting molecular-level phenomena with macroscopic material behavior. His current work focuses on resource-efficient development of plastic containers, investigating how processing parameters affect final product properties while minimizing material usage.