Manfred Kaltenbacher

Manfred Kaltenbacher is a University Professor at Vienna University of Technology, specifically in the Institute of Fundamentals and Theory in Electrical Engineering. He holds multiple prestigious positions and has received significant recognition including a Doctor Honoris Causa from Budapest University of Technology and Economics and election to the Austrian Academy of Sciences. His research spans computational electromagnetics, acoustics, and materials science with over 200 publications and numerous active research projects.

Professor Kaltenbacher's research interests focus on advanced computational methods for electromagnetic and acoustic phenomena. His work encompasses finite element analysis for magnetics and acoustics, hysteresis modeling, aeroacoustics, and computational physics. He has made significant contributions to the simulation of electromagnetic devices, noise propagation, and the development of numerical methods for multiphysics problems. His research bridges theoretical developments with practical engineering applications across multiple domains including Advanced Materials Science, Information and Communication, Mobility & Production, and Sustainable Systems.

His recent publications show a strong trend toward integrating machine learning with traditional physics-based modeling, particularly in magnetics and acoustics. There's significant focus on developing advanced numerical methods like the Discontinuous Galerkin method for outdoor noise propagation and improving hysteresis models for electromagnetic devices. His work often addresses multiphysics challenges, combining electromagnetics with acoustics, fluid dynamics, and structural mechanics, with applications spanning from electric motors to noise barriers and energy systems.

Professor Kaltenbacher has received notable scientific recognition:

• Doctor Honoris Causa (Dr. h.c.) from Budapest University of Technology and Economics (2020)
• Election to the Austrian Academy of Sciences (Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaft) (2017)

He actively leads multiple research projects including "Verlust E-Blech" (focusing on loss models for electrical sheets), "VAMM" (noise barriers), "ECHODA" (energy efficient cooling), and "eMotorWinding" (eMotor winding design). His research funding spans multiple domains including electromagnetics, acoustics, and energy efficiency applications. While the text mentions "Supervised Work (1)", specific student names aren't provided in the available information.

Professor Kaltenbacher collaborates extensively across institutions, with recent activities showing collaboration with Budapest University of Technology and Economics and other international partners. His research group appears to focus on computational methods for electromagnetic and acoustic phenomena, with particular expertise in finite element methods and multiphysics simulations, as evidenced by his numerous publications and active projects through 2025.