Norbert Lorenz

Norbert Lorenz is a Research Scientist at the Transfer Group of the Johann Radon Institute for Computational and Applied Mathematics (RICAM), part of the Austrian Academy of Sciences. He holds a Diploma in Technical Mathematics from Johannes Kepler University Linz (2002) and has extensive experience in industrial research, including roles at IMCC/MathConsult since 2004 and RICAM since 2011. His work focuses on mathematical modelling, numerical solutions of PDEs, and thermal analysis of mechanical systems, particularly in the context of internal combustion engines and tribological systems.

Education:

• 1995–2002: Study of Technical Mathematics at Johannes Kepler University Linz
• 2002: Diploma in Technical Mathematics

Research Interests:

• Simulation of mechanical systems with a focus on thermal dynamics
• Numerical methods for partial differential equations
• Modelling of hydrodynamic and mixed lubricated journal bearings
• Integration of mathematical models into industrial applications

Publications highlight advancements in thermal-elasto-hydrodynamic modelling, gearbox dynamics, and multibody systems. His work bridges academic research and industrial challenges in automotive engineering, particularly through collaborations with AVL and IMCC. Current projects emphasize enhancing simulation accuracy for noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) mitigation in mechanical systems.

Labs/Teams: Active member of RICAM's Transfer Group, collaborating with industry partners like AVL in Graz on applied computational mechanics and tribology.