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Jürgen Brillo is an Associate Professor at the German Aerospace Center (DLR), Institute for Materials Physics in Space in Cologne, Germany, where he holds the Chair of Foundry Engineering. His work focuses on experimental and theoretical investigations of metallic systems under space conditions.
His research spans critical areas in materials physics:
- Fundamental solidification mechanisms
- Thermophysical properties of melting
- Containerless processing of metallic liquids
- Microgravity-driven material design
- Industrial applications in additive manufacturing
Dr. Brillo leverages unique microgravity platforms—including the International Space Station (ISS), MAPHEUS sounding rockets, and parabolic flights—to eliminate gravity-induced phenomena like convection and sedimentation. This enables precise measurement of properties such as viscosity, surface tension, and density in supercooled metallic states, advancing high-entropy alloy development and biomedical implant materials. Recent institute experiments (May 2025) involved electromagnetic levitation of iron-cobalt alloys aboard the ISS.
The Institute for Materials Physics in Space, where he operates, maintains specialized infrastructure like the Electromagnetic Levitator (EML) and conducts collaborative research on surface design, granular matter, and real-time solidification analysis. Dr. Brillo contributes to EU-funded projects including TEMPUS and QuantiCoM, focusing on space-based materials innovation for terrestrial industrial applications.
