Mikkel Paltorp Schmitt

Mikkel Paltorp Schmitt is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His research focuses on computational methods for acoustics, particularly in developing efficient numerical techniques for solving complex acoustic problems with viscothermal effects.

Dr. Schmitt completed his PhD at DTU in 2023 with a thesis titled Computational Improvements in the Boundary Element Method for Acoustics including Viscothermal Dissipation. His educational background reflects a strong foundation in applied mathematics and computational science.

Schmitt's research primarily centers on advancing the Boundary Element Method (BEM) for acoustics applications. His work addresses the computational challenges associated with viscothermal losses in acoustic systems, which are critical for accurate modeling of small-scale acoustic devices. He has made significant contributions to reduced order modeling, fast multipole methods, and the implementation of these techniques using the Julia programming language. His research spans numerical mathematics, computational physics, and engineering applications, with particular focus on boundary layer impedance conditions and efficient matrix computations.

His publication record shows a clear progression in developing more sophisticated computational frameworks for viscothermal acoustics. Schmitt has focused on incorporating boundary layer effects, creating open-source software solutions, and applying advanced mathematical techniques like Schur complement to improve computational performance. His work bridges theoretical numerical methods with practical engineering applications in acoustic device design.

He is currently involved in research projects including Physics-Informed and Data-Driven Structural Health Assessment of Offshore Infrastructures (2025-2027) where he serves as a Project Applicant, building on his previous PhD work on numerical optimization for acoustic micro-devices. Schmitt regularly presents at international conferences and collaborates with institutions like the Technical University of Munich, demonstrating his active engagement in the global research community.