Veronika Singer

Dr. Veronika Singer is a Postdoctoral Researcher (Akademische Rätin a.Z.) at the Chair of Statics and Dynamics, Technical University of Munich, working under Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Roland Wüchner since October 2024. Previously, she served as an Academic Councillor at the Chair of Structural Analysis under Prof. Dr.-Ing. Kai-Uwe Bletzinger from December 2020 to September 2024, and as a Research Assistant from April 2017 to November 2020.

Her educational background includes:

• M.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Technical University of Munich (2014-2017), with thesis on 'Detailed lateral-torsional buckling investigations of steel profiles and frame systems'
• B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Technical University of Munich (2010-2014), with thesis on 'Beam elements for linearly variable cross-sections'

Dr. Singer's research focuses on advanced computational methods for structural analysis, particularly the Material Point Method (MPM) and its applications in natural hazard simulation. She has pioneered innovative coupling strategies between MPM and Finite Element Method (FEM), as well as MPM and Discrete Element Method (DEM), to address complex multiphysics problems involving large deformations. Her work has significant applications in simulating granular mass flows and designing protective structures against natural disasters, contributing to improved infrastructure resilience.

Her publication record shows a consistent trajectory of high-impact research in computational mechanics, with a concentration on partitioned coupling approaches that enable more efficient and accurate simulations of complex engineering problems. The research demonstrates increasing sophistication in handling boundary conditions, large deformations, and multiphysics interactions.

Her scientific contributions have been recognized with multiple teaching awards:

• Doce et Delecta, 3rd prize for Statics 1 in the 'NextGen & Young Talents' category (July 2025)
• Doce et Delecta, 1st Prize for Statics 2 (July 2024)
• Certificate of University Teaching at Bavarian Universities (December 2022)
• Multiple previous Doce et Delecta awards (2018, 2019)

Dr. Singer actively supervises student theses across computational mechanics topics, with over 20 completed projects ranging from element formulation to natural hazard simulation. She is involved in research projects including CoDA, MistralWind, WINSENT, and FlexWing, focusing on advanced computational methods for structural analysis and natural hazard mitigation.

She is an integral member of the Chair of Statics and Dynamics research team, collaborating on developing more reliable simulation tools for civil engineering applications, particularly in natural hazard contexts. Her work bridges theoretical computational mechanics with practical engineering solutions for infrastructure protection.