Thomas Weinhart

Thomas Weinhart heads the Virtual Prototyping subgroup within the Granular Materials group at the University of Twente, the Netherlands. His work focuses on developing numerical methods to optimize granular machinery and processes across various industries such as pharmaceuticals, construction, and high-tech manufacturing.

Thomas has made significant advancements in discrete particle modeling, including innovative approaches for modeling complex geometries and developing new contact models for processes like wetting, sintering, and melting. He is also recognized for his work on coarse-graining, a technique that translates particle data into continuum quantities, providing key insights into granular behavior.

A strong advocate for open science, Thomas founded MercuryDPM, a widely used open-source platform for granular simulations, and developed MercuryCG, a tool for analyzing both experimental and simulation data. His work on the Moomph solver integrates these tools with a finite element solver, enabling multiscale, multiphysics simulations for complex industrial applications.

Currently, Thomas is advancing digital twin techniques for real-time monitoring and optimization of industrial processes. His contributions continue to shape the understanding and application of virtual prototyping in the field of granular materials.

Students:

Current students:

• Mitchel Post
• Timo Plath
• Sahar Pourandi
• Xiuqi Wang
• Max Winkelmann

Graduated students:

• Yousef Shaheen (Promotor)
• Juan Alvarez (Promotor)
• Sudeshna Roy (Main supervisor)
• Remco Hartkamp (Co-supervisor)
• Olukayode Imole (Co-supervisor)
• Deepak Tunuguntla (Co-supervisor)
• Hao Shi (Co-supervisor)
• Marnix van Schrojenstein Lantman (Co-supervisor)
• Irana Dennissen (Co-supervisor)

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