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Everlasting Energy
(2025)
In this volume, colleagues and friends of Prof. Dr.-Ing. Robert Stieglitz, who died suddenly and unexpectedly on 6 December 2023, pay tribute to his life and his extraordinary achievements as an internationally recognised ...
Karlsruher Tage 2024 - Holzbau : Forschung für die Praxis, Karlsruhe, 10. Oktober - 11. Oktober 2024
(2024)
Topics are the activation of friction in connections and the use of long screws, which lead to positional imperfections. Design and execution of eccentric holes or holes arranged in groups and solutions for the realisation ...
Understanding Degradation Phenomena in Solid-Oxide Fuel-Cell Anodes by Phase-Field Modeling and Analytics
(2024)
The current work analyzes degradation effects in solid-oxide fuel cell anodes with the phase-field method. A model extension for interface diffusion is formulated and calibrated. Large-scale 3D-simulations provide interesting ...
13. Kolloquium Mobilhydraulik : Karlsruhe, 8./9. Oktober 2024
(2024)
The manuscript “13th Mobile hydraulic colloquium” contains the collected contributions to the presentations of the event of the same name, which took place on the 8th/9th October 2024 in Karlsruhe. In nine articles the ...
Objective identification and climatology of mesoscale high-wind features within extratropical cyclones
(2024)
Strong winds accompanying extratropical cyclones are commonly associated with various mesoscale features. This work introduces RAMEFI (RAndom-forest-based Mesoscale wind Feature Identification), an objective and flexible ...
Reduction of Selected Road Noise Phenomena by Modifying Suspension Kinematics Using Metamodels in the Digital Vehicle Development Phase
(2025)
With growing electrification and comfort in cars, road noise reduction is increasingly important. This study explores influencing road noise via suspension kinematics optimization in early development. 500 kinematics ...
A Contribution to Friction in Timber Connections
(2025)
The load-carrying capacity of connections with inclined screws can be increased due to friction in the shear plane. Surface modifications to increase the friction were investigated. Friction tests showed increased friction ...
On multi-scale modeling of fatigue in short glass fiber reinforced thermoplastics
(2025)
This work covers the topic of micromechanical modeling of the elastic and fatigue behavior of short glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites (SFRTs). A novel algorithm extracts microstructural data from x-ray ...
Occupant-Oriented Demand Response with Model Predictive Heating Control in a Multi-Zone Residential Building
(2025)
This book introduces a framework for occupant-oriented demand response in residential buildings with distributed energy sources. Using model predictive control, it optimizes heat pump operation while integrating PV, ...
Towards Learning Object Detectors with Limited Data for Industrial Applications
(2025)
In this dissertation, three novel Generalized Few-Shot Object Detection (G-FSOD) approaches are presented to minimize the forgetting of previously learned classes while learning new classes with limited data. The first two ...
Silicon-Plasmonic Photodetectors for High-Speed Signal Processing
(2025)
This book introduces and experimentally demonstrates a novel approach to exploit internal photoemission (IPE) for photodetection in silicon. The resulting device represents the first IPE-based detector that operates at ...
10. Fachtagung Hybride und energieeffiziente Antriebe für mobile Arbeitsmaschinen
(2025)
This book contains the conference proceedings to the lectures of the 10th symposium on 19th February 2025 in Karlsruhe. The state of research and new developments in the field of drive technology for mobile working machines ...
Objektive Fahrkomfortbewertung des Gesamtfahrzeugs unter Berücksichtigung menschlicher Wahrnehmungsaspekte
(2025)
This study inquires into just noticeable differences in the stimulus between harmonic and transient vibrations, the properties and effects of transient vibrations, multi-sensory perception in the tactile frequency domain, ...
Trustworthy Distributed Usage Control Enforcement in Heterogeneous Trusted Computing Environments
(2025)
Distributed usage control allows to regulate the use of data even after sharing. However, existing solutions are susceptible to manipulation by dishonest data receivers. This work investigates the use of trusted computing ...
Development and Evaluation of Coded Aperture Reconstruction Methods for Intraoperative Gamma Cameras
(2024)
Intraoperative Gamma Cameras are becoming increasingly common for radio-guided surgery. Coded Aperture Imaging has been proposed as a collimation technique, because it offers a better trade-off between sensitivity and ...
Untersuchung von Wechselstromverlusten verschiedener hochtemperatursupraleitender Mehrleiterkonzepte für dreiphasige Hochstromanwendungen
(2025)
Given the energy transition in Germany, network operators face the challenge of providing reliable energy transmission. The use of superconducting cables represents an alternative for conventional medium- and high-voltage ...
Driver Behavior Analysis and Decision-Making for Autonomous Driving at Non-Signalized Inner City Intersections
(2025)
The focus of this work is on human driving behavior in road traffic. Two aspects of it are covered, the prediction of it, including the identification of relevant influencing factors, as well as the behavior generation for ...
Flexible Automotive Power Management
(2025)
Due to the ongoing electrification, the dissemination of entertainment systems, and the growing importance of autonomous driving functions, the relevance of the automotive power network is increasing. In this work, an ...
Proceedings of the 16th International Workshop on Beryllium Technology (BeWS-16) October 19-20, 2023, Santander, Spain
(2025)
The 16th International Workshop on Beryllium Technology (BeWS-16) took place on 19–20 October 2023 in Santander, Spain, alongside ICFRM-21. Organized by “Leading” in Cantabria with support from KIT, the hybrid event gathered ...
On the treatment of finite rotations in the discretization of a geometrically exact beam model
(2025)
This work examines the discretizations of finite rotations in the Finite Element Method and Isogeometric Analysis for geometrically exact beam theory. As demonstrated, classical discretization does not achieve optimal ...
Broadband BPSK Transmitter Systems with Beam Steering at mm-Wave Frequencies
(2025)
Presented is the design, assembly and testing of a novel wideband beam steering BPSK transmitter system operating around 246GHz. Novel antenna and packaging concepts are combined with cutting-edge chip design in SiGe to ...
Surrogate-based uncertainty quantification and parameter optimization in simulations of the West African monsoon
(2025)
The West African monsoon (WAM) is a complex climatic system with major impacts. This study uses a surrogate-based framework to quantify uncertainties in model parameterizations and to improve simulations with the ICON ...
Multiscale modelling of crazing in glassy polymers under cyclic loading
(2025)
Crazing is the primary damage mechanism in amorphous thermoplastics, enabling load transfer and enhancing fracture toughness. This dissertation develops a multiscale model for crazing, combining molecular dynamics and ...
On-Demand Triple Modular Redundancy for Autonomous Vehicles
(2025)
One recent focus topic in automotive development is the move from manually driven vehicles to autonomous vehicles which no longer require human intervention. Instead, computers take over the driving task. This work proposes ...
Communication and Synchronization Schemes for Chirp Sequence-based Automotive Radar Systems
(2025)
The book presents a novel Communication-assisted Chirp Sequence (CaCS) system designed to enhance radar performance while mitigating interference in complex scenarios. It comprises two innovative communication techniques, ...
Chemo-Mechanically Coupled Models in Continuum Thermodynamics
(2025)
Investigating multi-physics problems using continuum models is increasingly important, e.g., the coupling of chemical and mechanical fields in the design of energy storage systems. To address real processes, validated ...
Energy Harvesting Based on Bistable Shape Memory Film Actuatio
(2025)
This work presents a SMA-based bistable actuator and a miniature-scale thermal energy harvester. The dynamic performance of bistable actuation is investigated by selectively heating. Different energy harvesting units can ...
Thermoviscoelastic Modeling of Thermoplastic Polymers
(2025)
This work presents the theory of linear thermoviscoelasticity. Mechanical and calorical part of the model are formulated by using an analogy. The corresponding parts of the model are applied regarding two specific problems. ...
Automatic Performance Modeling and Analysis of Configurable Scientific Software and Workflows
(2026)
This work reduces the cost of automatic performance modeling and enables comparative analysis of workflow orchestration performance. We use parametric profiles to cut measurement costs, a method to identify performance-irrelevant ...
Erklärbare Künstliche Intelligenz - Steigerung der Nachvollziehbarkeit überwachter maschineller Lernverfahren
(2026)
Artificial Intelligence is increasingly used in everyday applications. However, its high complexity often leads to a lack of transparency. Explainable Artificial Intelligence addresses this issue by making models and their ...
Automatic Performance Modeling and Analysis of Configurable Scientific Software and Workflows
(2026)
This work reduces the cost of automatic performance modeling and enables comparative analysis of workflow orchestration performance. We use parametric profiles to cut measurement costs, a method to identify performance-irrelevant ...
A simulation-based approach to the fluid-structure interaction inside fatigue cracks in hydraulic components
(2026)
Experiments on hydraulic components indicated that hydraulic pressure causes an additional load on the crack faces and that a viscous fluids do not flow out during rapid load changes, which reduces the effective damage ...
Local Impedance Characterization for Scar and Fibrosis Detection: Towards a New Substrate Assessment for Atrial Mapping
(2026)
Regions with pathologically altered substrate have been identified as proarrhythmic regions. Mapping techniques are currently used to estimate the location of these fibrotic areas. Local impedance has gained attention as ...
Use of Accessible Information to Improve Industrial Security Testing
(2026)
Industrial systems face increasing threats, particularly through network-connected Operational Technology (OT) components such as controllers and actuators. These components rely on standard internet protocols, making ...
Proceedings of the 2023 Joint Workshop of Fraunhofer IOSB and Institute for Anthropomatics, Vision and Fusion Laboratory
(2026)
In 2023, the annual joint workshop of the Fraunhofer Institute of Optronics, System Technologies and Image Exploitation (IOSB) and the Vision and Fusion Laboratory (IES) of the Institute for Anthropomatics, Karlsruhe ...
On the mechanisms controlling along-strike variations in pro-foreland basin development: a case study of the Alps-Molasse Basin system
(2026)
In this work, it is investigated which mechanism(s) is/are of primary importance in causing along-strike variations in foreland basin architecture and a diachronous underfilled to overfilled transition. In specific, the ...
Deep Fusion of Camera and LIDAR
(2026)
Fusing camera and LIDAR data in autonomous driving poses challenges such as accurate calibration, differing data representations, and extensive training data requirements. This dissertation addresses these by three ...
Lamination and recrystallization of perovskite thin films for photovoltaics
(2026)
This work presents lamination as an innovative fabrication process for perovskite-based photovoltaics (PVs). Solar cells are processed in two independent half-stacks, subsequently united by hot-pressing. This method enables ...
Passivity-Based Stabilisation and Coordination in Networked Multi-Energy Systems
(2026)
This work proposes nonlinear controllers for achieving decentralised stabilisation and distributed coordination in networked multi-energy systems comprising gas and power networks. Asymptotic stability is ensured in each ...
Local Stresses and Strains in Polycrystals
(2026)
In this work, we investigate various methods of calculating local stress and strain statistics of heterogeneous materials with particular focus on polycrystalline metals. The main method under consideration is the ...
Untersuchungen zum Bremsverhalten von PKW-Reifen im Grenzbereich zwischen Nassgriff und Aquaplaning
(2026)
The aim of this work is to develop and validate a model for describing the braking behavior of passenger car tires at the boundary between wet grip and hydroplaning. The model is validated on the basis of braking tests ...
A simulation-based approach to the fluid-structure interaction inside fatigue cracks in hydraulic components
(2026)
Experiments on hydraulic components indicated that hydraulic pressure causes an additional load on the crack faces and that a viscous fluids do not flow out during rapid load changes, which reduces the effective damage ...
Effect of hybridization in CoDico-FRTPs: Orientation-dependent characterization and analytical modeling in various climatic conditions
(2026)
Long fiber-reinforced thermoplastics (LFT) offer great potential for lightweight construction in large-scale automotive production. This study examines LFT-D-ILC with a PA6 matrix and various fibers, as well as hybrid ...
Time-Extended Multi-Robot Task Allocation - A Reoptimization Framework with Provable Performance
(2026)
This work introduces reoptimization approaches with performance guarantees for heterogeneous, time-extended MRTA problems with precedence and synchronization constraints. Reoptimization heuristics and a metaheuristic ...
Multistatic Uniform Diffraction Tomography and Time-Reversal Algorithms for Microwave Imaging of Multilayered Media
(2026)
Microwave imaging, widely used in biomedical, radar, and non-destructive testing, is applied here to industrial microwave drying. This study develops two novel imaging algorithms compatible with limited antennas for real-time ...
Klimaeffizientes Bauen - Baustoffe und Bauweisen: 21. Symposium Baustoffe und Bauwerkserhaltung, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT), 01. April 2025
(2025)
The cement and concrete industry contributes to the reduction of global CO₂ emissions. Approaches such as low-emission concrete, sustainable construction methods, and their practical feasibility are explored. Progress in ...
Entwicklung eines benutzerfreundlichen kostenoptimierenden Planungswerkzeugs für kerntechnische Rückbauprojekte unter Berücksichtigung von Stoffströmen zur Ressourcenplanung (NukPlaRStoR)
(2026)
The aim of the NukPlaRStoR project is to develop a planning tool that is specifically tailored to the needs of nuclear decommissioning projects. An optimising planning approach is to be developed using mathematical methods ...
Continuous Verification and Safe Localization in Semantic High Definition Maps for Automated Driving
(2026)
This work proposes a system for direct localization in HD planning maps and their continuous verification far ahead of the vehicle using only on-board sensors and processing, offering a new level of reliability for semantic ...
Oral Contemporaries: Kunstgeschichte greifbar nah
(2026)
Honest, diverse, perhaps even surprising – Oral Contemporaries offers insights into the professional fields of alumnae and alumni of art history at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). The different career paths ...
Beschleunigtes Materialdesign durch künstliche Intelligenz im Forschungsdatenmanagement
(2026)
Using the example of polyurethane foam structures, this work develops a modular, FAIR workflow for data-driven materials development. Through AI-based segmentation, generative 3D models, and simulations, microstructural ...
Mikroskopische Verkehrsflusssimulation von Autobahnen mit Streckenbeeinflussungsanlagen
(2025)
This thesis aims to model the impact of freeway control systems using microscopic traffic flow simulation. The result is a calibrated traffic flow model that realistically represents the traffic situation on a heavily ...
Attribute-Based Person Retrieval in Multi-Camera Networks
(2026)
Attribute-based person retrieval searches for persons using textual descriptions of their visual appearance. This thesis presents a deep learning approach for such retrieval in video surveillance and smart city scenarios. ...
Utilization of Occluded Detections and Target Information in Multi-Person Tracking
(2026)
Multi-person tracking has many applications such as surveillance or automated driving. Existing approaches exploit available motion and appearance cues insufficiently. In contrast, this work introduces several methods to ...
8. Fachtagung MOBILE MACHINES – Sicherheit und Fahrerassistenz für Arbeitsmaschinen : 18. Februar 2025, Karlsruhe
(2025)
The book contains the conference proceedings of the 8th symposium MOBILE MACHINES on February 18, 2025 in Karlsruhe. Ten papers report on the state of research and development in the field of mobile machinery. The papers ...