Norbert Hofmann

Simulation and Experiment for Validation

Brugg, Aargau, Switzerland

About

Lecturer and expert in thermo-mechanical simulation at the Institute of Thermal and Fluid Engineering, FHNW Teaching responsibilities: Mechanical Engineering, Energy and Environmental Engineering, and Industrial Engineering programmes: - Computer Science module, Mechanical Engineering - Modelling and Simulation module, Master’s programme, University of Life Sciences & University of Basel - Data Engineering 1 & 2 modules, Energy and Environmental Engineering - Advanced Experimental Methods module, Mechanical Engineering - Continuum Mechanics module, Industrial Engineering - Supervision of Bachelor’s and Master’s theses - Co-development of digital examination with CAMPLA Technical expertise and research focus: - Multiphysics: Coupling of acoustic, thermal, mechanical and/or electrical simulation - Thermomechanical simulation and optimisation of manufacturing and operational processes: COMSOL, ABAQUS, MATLAB, Python - Transient thermomechanical simulation and measurement of semiconductor components - Heat transfer - Development and validation of complex material models for simulations - Flow simulation for the ballasting of photovoltaic systems - Software development for the integration and evaluation of simulation and measurement processes: MATLAB, Python, C/F95 - Project management in numerous Innosuisse and aF&E projects: https://www.fhnw.ch/de/personen/norbert-hofmann

Experience

  • Prof. Dr. rer. nat. at University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW
    Jan 2001 - Present · 25 yrs 6 mos

    Stv. Institutsleiter, Projektleiter, Dozent für Informatik, Physik und Advanced Experimental Methods, Bachelor- und Master-Arbeiten

  • Dr. rer. nat. Projektleiter, Assistenz Direktor at ALSTOM Technology, Schweiz
    Jan 1998 - Feb 2001 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    Projektleiter in vielen internationalen Forschungsprojekten Assistenz des Direktor Nationaler COST526-Koordinator (EU-Programm)

  • Dr. rer. nat. Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter at ABB Forschungszentrum
    May 1995 - Dec 1997 · 2 yrs 8 mos

    Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter Softwareentwicklung Finite Elemente: Mechanik, Thermik, Strahlung (Programmpaket StarCast)

  • Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter at RWTH Aachen University, ACCESS e.V.
    Jul 1989 - Apr 1995 · 5 yrs 10 mos

    Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter und Software Entwickler