Dr. Matthias Weber

Fraunhofer-Institut für Werkstoffmechanik IWM

Current Position

Since 2012 – Research Scientist, Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials IWM, Freiburg
– Development of thermo‑mechanically coupled simulation
   models, in particular for copper alloys
– Process and component simulation including analyses
    (crimping, connectors, stress relaxation)
– Characterization of time‑/temperature‑dependent material
    properties (e.g., Relaxomat 9000, Gleeble)

Qualifications and Career
2005–2011 Research Assistant, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Karlsruhe
– PhD (2011): Numerical demonstration of size effects in
   micromachining
– Supervision of collaborative projects (including with
   Fraunhofer ISE and IWM) and seminars
2001–2005 Simulation Engineer (R&D), Metzeler Automotive
Profile Systems GmbH, Lindau
– Development support based on nonlinear finite‑element
    simulations (MSC‑Marc/Mentat), customer support, various
    patent applications
1996–2001 Diploma in Civil Engineering (specialization: Structural Mechanics), TU Dresden
– Diploma thesis: FE‑RE calculation model for layered road
    pavements

Selected Publications
– M. Weber, D. Helm (2018): Prediction of the behaviour of copper
    alloy components under complex loadings by electro‑
    thermomechanical coupled simulations. Materials Science and
    Technology.
– M. Weber et al. (2015): Numerical analyses of precipitation
    kinetics and the viscoplastic deformation behaviour of Cu‑Ni‑Si
    alloys. Metall: Journal for Metallurgy.
–  J. Preußner et al. (2013): Modelling of precipitation kinetics and
     the mechanical behaviour in a Cu‑Ni‑Si alloy. Metall: Journal
     for Metallurgy. 

    Full publication list available upon request

Awards
– 2015: Innovation Award of the German Copper Institute (Berlin)
– 2007: Best Paper of Session, 10th CIRP Workshop on Modelling
   of Machining Operations