Welcome to the Institute of Process Systems Engineering at the University of Stuttgart. Since October 1, 2022, the institute has been headed by Univ.-Prof. Dr. Natalie Germann and is part of Stuttgart Process Engineering within Faculty 4 – Energy, Process Engineering and Bioprocess Engineering.

Our research develops predictive approaches for the engineering of soft materials and complex process systems. We investigate how molecular and microscopic structures govern macroscopic material behavior and how industrial processes can be designed, optimized, and controlled to achieve targeted product functionality and performance. By integrating advanced experiments, physics-based modeling, computational simulation, sensor technology, and machine learning, we establish multiscale digital engineering frameworks for sustainable manufacturing and next-generation process technologies.

Our research spans the entire process engineering workflow, from material characterization to process design, optimization, and control. Key research areas include:

• Physics-based modeling and computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
• Multiscale structure–processing–property relationships
• Advanced rheology and in-situ material characterization
• Process monitoring using modern sensor technologies
• Machine learning and data-driven process systems engineering
• Digital twins, process optimization, and advanced process control

Teaching is a central mission of our institute. We offer a broad portfolio of undergraduate and graduate courses in numerical methods, process design, process simulation, process data analytics, and related disciplines. Our teaching combines a rigorous foundation in engineering science with modern computational and data-driven methods, equipping students with the analytical and practical skills needed for successful careers in industry, research, and academia.

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