Ralf-Gunther Schmidt

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ralf-Gunther Schmidt is a Professor at the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences. He specializes in thermal fluid machinery, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics, with a focus on energy systems and industrial applications. His research spans gas turbine optimization, catalytic converter performance prediction, and sustainable energy solutions.

Education: Dipl.-Ing. in Aerospace Engineering (TU Munich, 1985), Dr.-Ing. in Mechanical Engineering (University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg, 1992). Career highlights include roles at Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm GmbH and academic leadership since 1994.

Research Interests: Thermal systems optimization, fluid dynamics simulation, energy efficiency, and tribology. Current projects include nanoparticle-reinforced lubrication systems and energy recovery from biogas facilities.

Key Projects: Echtzeitsimulation einer Kleingasturbine (2001-2003), NanoVer (2008-2011), and numerous industry-funded collaborations with companies like Alstom, MAN Turbomaschinen, and BASF Catalysts. His work bridges academic research with industrial applications, emphasizing practical engineering solutions.

Awards: Career Research Prize (1959 class). Teaching focuses on aerodynamics, thermodynamics, and energy technology, with practical labs and student projects in fluid mechanics and thermal systems.