Mr. Frederik Bartz | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Frederik Bartz, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Germany

Mr. Frederik Bartz, is a German engineer specializing in measurement technology automation and sensor development. Currently, he works as an engineer in the Verification and Validation department at Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG in Weissach, focusing on data-driven development and measurement technology applications. Frederik holds a Master’s degree in Automotive Engineering (specializing in Vehicle Development and Production, graded 1.4) and a Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Engineering from Technische Universität Ilmenau. He is pursuing his doctorate in Process Measurement and Sensor Technology at the same university, where his research focuses on the development and calibration of heat flow sensors for high-voltage batteries. With extensive professional experience, including roles at MAHLE Behr GmbH, TU Ilmenau, and Porsche, Frederik has expertise in automotive sensor technologies, heat flow measurements, and project coordination. He is fluent in German and English and proficient in advanced IT tools such as MATLAB, Comsol Multiphysics, and Autodesk Inventor.

Professional Profile 🎓

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award 🌍

Mr. Frederik Bartz demonstrates significant expertise and contributions to engineering research, particularly in the field of heat flow sensors and measurement technologies. His career has been shaped by strong academic achievements and practical industrial applications, including:

Education 📚

Doctorate (In Progress)
- Institution: Technische Universität Ilmenau, Ilmenau
- Field: Process Measurement and Sensor Technology
- Degree: Doctor of Engineering (Dr.-Ing.)
Master’s Degree in Automotive Engineering
- Institution: Technische Universität Ilmenau, Ilmenau
- Specialization: Vehicle Development and Production
- Degree: Master of Science (Grade: 1.4)
- Duration: 10/2017 – 10/2019
Bachelor’s Degree in Automotive Engineering
- Institution: Technische Universität Ilmenau, Ilmenau
- Degree: Bachelor of Science (Grade: 2.2)
- Duration: 09/2013 – 10/2017

Work Experience 💼

Engineer
- Organization: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Weissach
- Department: Verification and Validation – Data-Driven Development – Measurement Technology Automation
- Focus: Application measurement technology and project coordination
- Duration: 09/2023 – Present
Research Associate
- Organization: Technische Universität Ilmenau, Ilmenau
- Department: Process Measurement and Sensor Technology
- Focus: Development of sensors for heat flow in high-voltage batteries
- Duration: 11/2022 – 04/2023
Doctoral Candidate
- Organization: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Weissach
- Department: Verification and Validation – Data-Driven Development – Measurement Technology Automation
- Focus: Development of new sensors for high-voltage batteries
- Duration: 11/2019 – 10/2022

Awards & Recognition 🏅

Best Paper Award, Sensors and Measurement Systems Conference, 2022
Porsche Doctoral Fellowship for outstanding contributions in sensor development, 2019–2022
DAAD Scholarship for academic excellence during Master’s studies, 2017

Research Skills 🔬

Sensor Development and Calibration: Extensive experience in designing and characterizing advanced sensors for heat flow and temperature measurements.
Data Analysis and Uncertainty Quantification: Proficient in metrological characterization, uncertainty analysis, and experimental validation of measurement systems.
Simulation and Modeling: Skilled in computational simulations using MATLAB and COMSOL Multiphysics.
Measurement Technology: Expertise in high-precision measurement techniques and automation systems for automotive applications.
Project Coordination: Experienced in managing interdisciplinary research projects, ensuring timely execution and quality outcomes.

Publication Top Notes 📖

Uncertainty of a calibration device for heat flux sensors – Uncertainty of the temperature difference | Messunsicherheit einer Kalibriereinrichtung für Wärmestromsensoren – Unsicherheit der Temperaturdifferenz

Calibration Bench for Heat Flux Sensors | Kalibrierenrichtung für Wärmestromsensoren

Test bench for temperature-sensitive paints and basic investigations of surface temperatures | Prüfstand für temperatursensitive Farben und grundlegende Untersuchungen von Oberflächentemperaturen

Presentation of the concept of a ceramic heat flux sensor | Vorstellung des Konzepts eines keramischen Wärmestromsensors

Mr. Abdelkarim Aït-Mokhtar, La Rochelle University, France

Mr. Abdelkarim Aït-Mokhtar is a Full Professor at the University of La Rochelle and the Head of the Doctoral School “EUCLIDE,” overseeing 240 PhD students. He also serves as the Deputy-Head of the LaSIE Research Department, comprising 150 members, including 70 professors and associate professors, and 65 PhD students. Prof. Aït-Mokhtar holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from INSA Rennes (1992), with a specialization in green construction materials, and an engineering degree from INSA Lyon and INSA Rennes (1985). Fluent in French, English, Arabic, and Berber, Prof. Aït-Mokhtar has been part of La Rochelle University since 1993, becoming a Full Professor in 2004. His research focuses on transfers in reactive porous media, emphasizing the durability and design of construction materials, including microstructure studies, ionic transfer, carbonation, and moisture transfer. His work advances green construction materials using recycled aggregates. Prof. Aït-Mokhtar has held prominent academic positions, including Academic Dean (2002–2005), Deputy-Dean of the LEPTIAB Research Department, and Head of LaSIE (2012–2017). He has supervised 34 PhD theses, contributed to over 125 international journal publications, and delivered 22 keynote lectures. A recognized expert, he evaluates scientific projects for institutions like ANR France and FNRS Belgium and collaborates on numerous national and European research initiatives. Prof. Aït-Mokhtar is a member of learned societies, such as AUGC, RILEM, and Interpore, and actively participates in international conferences and journal reviews.

Research Skills 🔬

Material Design and Durability Analysis: Expertise in designing innovative and eco-friendly construction materials with a focus on long-term performance.

Microstructure and Transport Processes: Advanced understanding of microstructure-property relationships in cementitious materials.

Corrosion Mechanisms: Researching initiation and propagation of corrosion in steel-reinforced structures.

Carbonation and Ionic Diffusion: Analysis of transport mechanisms in porous materials under various environmental conditions.

Experimental and Numerical Techniques: Skilled in experimental design for civil engineering materials and advanced modeling approaches for transport phenomena.

Recycling and Sustainability: Development of recycled aggregate-based construction materials to promote sustainability.