Stephan Kugler

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Stephan Kugler is affiliated with the Department of Applied & Numerical Mechanics at the University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt. His research focuses on advanced materials and structural mechanics, particularly Functionally Graded Materials (FGM), Finite Element Methods, and thermal-mechanical analysis of composite structures. He has published extensively on topics like nonlinear elasticity, torsion behavior, and modal analysis of FGM beams.

Key research interests include the development of novel beam formulations, thermal expansion effects in composite materials, and stress analysis under varying material properties. His work bridges theoretical modeling and practical applications in mechanical and materials engineering. Recent studies involve nylon springs with negative thermal expansion and the influence of spatial material variations on structural integrity.

Collaborations span international research groups, focusing on vibration problems and composite material behavior. Publications appear in journals like Composite Structures and conference proceedings such as the International Conference on Vibration Problems (ICOVWP).