MPI Colloquia Series | Prof. Dr. Dirk Hartmann, Simcenter Technology@Siemens & TU Darmstadt

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Abstract

Thermal management is a critical challenge across numerous engineering domains. In practice, achieving optimal thermal management often is not realized due to significant costs and complexity involved, leaving system operations constrained by thermal limitations. Digital Twins - virtual replicas of physical systems that seamlessly integrate physics-based modeling with real-time data - offer a new paradigm. By enabling model-based control strategies, they hold the promise of unlocking more optimal and efficient system operations. However, most existing approaches remain limited in their scalability, hindering broader adoption.

In this talk, we introduce Autoregressive Operator Inference (AOI), a robust and highly scalable Reduced Order Modeling (ROM) technology designed to overcome these limitations. We demonstrate its practical impact through several compelling use cases drawn from the electrification stack, including electric motors and battery systems. Finally, we explore how these technologies play a pivotal role in the rapidly emerging fields of robotics and physical AI, where real-time, accurate thermal modeling will be indispensable.

About the speaker (Personal website)

I am a technology leader, industrial mathematician, and intrapreneur in the field of Simulation and Digital Twin. Currently, I hold the position of a Distinguished Key Expert at Siemens Digital Industries Software, where I lead the Simcenter Technology Innovation Team. Additionally, I am a professor at TU Darmstadt, heading the chair of digital twins. Throughout my career at Siemens, I have taken on several leadership roles in research, innovation, and management, including leading a multi-million innovation program and technically leading the Simulation & Digital Twin field, managing a team of over 100 scientists at Siemens’ central Research and Pre-Development Department.

(source: https://dirk-hartmann.github.io/)