Markus Kirchner

Markus Kirchner is a Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Esslingen University of Applied Sciences, since 2014. His expertise spans Transmission Systems, Drivetrains, and Multi-body Simulation, with a focus on automotive engineering and materials science.

• Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering (2012) from RWTH Aachen; research background at the University of Karlsruhe (1997-1999).

Research Interests include:

• Transmission systems and synchronization units
• Dynamic and NVH analysis in automotive drivetrains
• Multi-body simulation for real-time applications
• Structural optimization and fatigue life estimation.

Scientific Contributions include patents like the Ratchet-optimised parking lock RaOpt and notable publications on gear synchronization modeling and torsional vibration analysis. His work bridges automotive industry challenges with academic simulation techniques.

Leadership Roles:

• Head of the Design and Production Laboratory
• Lead for the Minilok research project
• Teaching subjects: Manufacturing engineering, Design theory, Machine elements.

Consultation hours: Wednesdays 10-11 a.m. (summer semester 2025) by appointment in G 02.009.