Mathis Fricke

Dr. Mathis Fricke is a researcher in the Department of Mathematics at TU Darmstadt, affiliated with the Mathematical Modeling and Analysis (MMA) Institute. His work focuses on computational fluid dynamics, wetting processes, and mathematical modeling of multiphase systems. He specializes in numerical methods such as the Volume-of-Fluid (VOF) technique and Level-Set approaches, with applications to capillary dynamics, surfactant transport, and interface tracking in complex geometries. His research bridges experimental validation with numerical simulation, addressing challenges in fluid mechanics, energy systems, and biomedical engineering.

Key areas of expertise include dynamic contact angle modeling, multiphase flow simulations using OpenFOAM modules, and optimization of fluid transport in microfluidic systems. He has contributed to advancing numerical frameworks for unstructured meshes and has collaborated on projects involving Bayesian model calibration and error quantification for energy economy systems. Dr. Fricke's work is characterized by interdisciplinary collaboration, combining analytical mathematics with high-performance computing.

His publications span topics such as capillary rise dynamics, tribology measurements, and eigenmode analysis of slip-induced flows. Despite no explicitly listed awards, his contributions to computational methodologies have been recognized through his active role in the MMA Institute and academic collaborations. He maintains a lab/office in L2|06 411, Peter-Grünberg-Straße 10, Darmstadt, and is accessible via fricke@mma.tu-darmstadt.de.