Dr.-Ing., Senior Academic Advisor

Dr. Sebastian Burgmann earned his Ph.D. in aerospace engineering, focusing on the application of laser-optical flow measurement techniques to study separation phenomena on airfoils. He then conducted research on fuel cells, specifically on the effects of multiphase flows. Currently, his focus is on researching sprays, droplets, and film flows with applications in areas such as filtration and purification. To this end, he employs various optical and laser-optical methods, such as shadowgraphy, LDV, and PIV.

Bergische Universität Wuppertal

Department of Mechanical Engineering and Safety Engineering

• Gaußstraße 20, 42119 Wuppertal
• Room: W.11.030
• Phone: +49 (202) 439-3903
• Fax: +49 (202) 439-3251
• Email: burgmann[at]uni-wuppertal.de

Sebastian Burgmann is currently conducting research focused in particular on aspects of temporal changes in multiphase flows, such as the cleaning effect of undulating film flows or the coupling of gas flow and droplet growth, analogous to fuel cells. The analysis relies, among other things, on the use of laser-optical velocity measurement techniques such as PIV (Particle Image Velocimetry) and LDV (Laser Doppler Velocimetry) at small geometric scales. 

Education and Academic Background

• Appointed Senior Academic Advisor, Chair of Fluid Mechanics, BUW, May 1, 2023
• Appointed Academic Advisor, Chair of Fluid Mechanics, BUW, November 1, 2020
• Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, RWTH Aachen University, summa cum laude, July 16, 2009
• Studied mechanical engineering at RWTH Aachen University, specializing in aerospace engineering, Diplom degree, grade: very good (sehr gut), October 1998–May 2004

Research Activities

• August 2016 – present: Senior Engineer at the Chair of Fluid Mechanics, BUW
• November 2004 – March 2010: Research Associate at the Institute of Aerodynamics, RWTH Aachen

Professional Activities Outside the University

• April 2010 – July 2016: R&D Engineer, Center for Fuel Cell Technology (ZBT) GmbH
• Starting in September 2012: Group Leader, “Fluid Mechanics”
• August 2014–April 2015: Acting Deputy Head of the “Microsystems and Fluid Mechanics” Department

Awards

• 2017: ASME Best Paper Award Winner
• 2014: Fuel Cells Best Poster Award Winner
• 2009: Borchers Medal from RWTH Aachen University for an outstanding doctoral dissertation