Research fields
- Analytical Aircraft Design
-
The aim is the improvement of the statistical preliminary draft tools and the development of new design approaches.
- Manned Aircraft Projects
-
This topic deals with the development, construction, and testing of trendsetting light plane projects. The focus lies on the combination of eco-efficient concepts with alternative propulsion technologies. The solar aircraft ‘icaré’ and the battery powered aircraft ‘e-Genius’ are used by the Institute of Aircraft Design (IFB) for the practical testing of both alternative propulsion and energy storage technologies.
- Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
-
The research group ‘UAS’ conducts research on the design and construction of fixed-wing and helicopter UAVs, development of avionics, system integration and professional flight test planning and execution. The biggest UAVs realized until today are ‘VELA2’, ‘NACRE’ and ‘AMPAIR’.
Publications
Journals/Books
2022
- Mangold, J., Silberhorn, D., Moebs, N., Dzikus, N., Hoelzen, J., Zill, T., & Strohmayer, A. (2022). Refueling of LH2 Aircraft---Assessment of Turnaround Procedures and Aircraft Design Implication. Energies, 15(7), Article 7. https://doi.org/10.3390/en15072475
- Moebs, N., Eisenhut, D., Windels, E., van der Pols, J., & Strohmayer, A. (2022). Adaptive Initial Sizing Method and Safety Assessment for Hybrid-Electric Regional Aircraft. Aerospace, 9(3), Article 3. https://doi.org/10.3390/aerospace9030150
- Lay, J., Bender, A., & Strohmayer, A. (2022). Layout and testing of a serial hybrid electric powertrain for a light twin demonstrator platform. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 1226(1), Article 1. https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/1226/1/012068
2021
- Bergmann, D. P., Denzel, J., Pfeifle, O., Notter, S., Fichter, W., & Strohmayer, A. (2021). In-flight Lift and Drag Estimation of an Unmanned Propeller-Driven Aircraft. In Aerospace (Vol. 8). https://doi.org/10.3390/aerospace8020043
- Eisenhut, D., Moebs, N., Windels, E., Bergmann, D., Geiß, I., Reis, R., & Strohmayer, A. (2021). Aircraft Requirements for Sustainable Regional Aviation. Aerospace, 8(3), Article 3. https://doi.org/10.3390/aerospace8030061
- Pfeifle, O., Notter, S., Fichter, W., Paul Bergmann, D., Denzel, J., & Strohmayer, A. (2021). Verifying the Effect of Wingtip Propellers on Drag Through In-Flight Measurements. Journal of Aircraft, 37(3), Article 3. https://doi.org/10.2514/1.C036490
2020
- Filipenko, M., Plötner, K., Kaiser, J., & Strohmayer, A. (2020). Elektrifizierung in der Luftfahrt für einen nachhaltigeren Flugverkehr. Physik Journal, 19, Article 19.
2019
- Bergmann, D., Denzel, J., Baden, A., Kugler, L., & Strohmayer, A. (2019). Innovative Scaled Test Platform e-Genius-Mod - Scaling Methods and Systems Design. Aerospace, 6(2), Article 2. https://doi.org/10.3390/aerospace6020020
2017
- Geiß, I., & Voit-Nitschmann, R. (2017). Sizing of fuel-based energy systems for electric aircraft. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 231(12), Article 12. https://doi.org/10.1177/0954410017721254
- Geiß, I., & Voit-Nitschmann, R. (2017). Sizing of the energy storage system of hybrid-electric aircraft in general aviation. CEAS Aeronautical Journal, 8(1), Article 1. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13272-016-0220-5
- Strohmayer, A. (2017). Unmanned Aerial Systems -- Auslegung, Einsatzbereiche und operative Rahmenbedingungen. DVW-Schriftenreihe, 86, Article 86.
- Molter, C., & Cheng, P. W. (2017). Propeller Performance Calculation for Multicopter Aircraft at Forward Flight Conditions and Validation with Wind Tunnel Measurements. In 9th International Micro Air Vehicles Conference and Flight Competition.
2016
- Strohmayer, A. (2016). Im Elektroflug über die Alpen und darüber hinaus. Ingenieursspiegel, 1, Article 1.
2014
- Voit-Nitschmann, R., & Keilig, T. (2014). Q3:~Luftfahrzeuge. In H. Dubbel, J. Feldhusen, & K.-H. Grote (Eds.), Dubbel (pp. 69--103). Springer.
2010
- Schmollgruber, P., Gobert, J.-L., Gall, P.-E., Goraj, Z., Jentink, H. W., Näs, A., & Voit-Nitschmann, R. (2010). An innovative evaluation platform for new aircraft concepts. The Aeronautical Journal, 114(1157), Article 1157. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0001924000003936
Conference Proceedings
2023
- Mangold, J.; Eisenhut, D.; Brenner, F.; u. a. „Preliminary hybrid-electric aircraft design with advancements on the open-source tool SUAVE“. In: Journal of Physics: Conference Series. 2526 (1) S. 012022 doi: 10.1088/1742-6596/2526/1/012022.
- Eisenhut, D.; Mangold, J.; Moebs, N.; u. a. „Case study on hybrid-electric aircraft designs enabled by an enhanced SUAVE version“. In: Journal of Physics: Conference Series. 2526 (1) S. 012019 doi: 10.1088/1742-6596/2526/1/012019.
- Brenner, F.; Mangold, J.; Eisenhut, D.; u. a. „Deriving a year 2040 reference aircraft from a modern turboprop, implemented and calibrated in SUAVE“. In: Journal of Physics: Conference Series. 2526 (1) S. 012009 doi: 10.1088/1742-6596/2526/1/012009.
- Moebs, N.; Reis, R.; Windels, E.; u. a. „Development of the initial certification and technology roadmap for the FUTPRINT50 framework“. In: Journal of Physics: Conference Series. 2526 (1) S. 012015 doi: 10.1088/1742-6596/2526/1/012015.
- Eissele, J.; Lafer, S.; Mejía-Burbano, C.; u. a. „FUTPRINT50 Academy -- Aircraft Design Challenge 2022: Development of a hybrid-electric regional aircraft“. In: Journal of Physics: Conference Series. 2526 (1) S. 012020 doi: 10.1088/1742-6596/2526/1/012020.
2022
- Mangold, J.; Brenner, F.; Moebs, N.; u. a. „Aircraft Design Implications of Alternative Fuels for Future Hybrid-Electric Regional Aircraft Configurations“. In: Proceedings of the 9th European Conference for Aerospace Sciences. Lille, France, 27 June - 1 July, 2022. doi: 10.13009/EUCASS2022-7294.
2021
- Pfeifle, O.; Frangenberg, M.; Notter, S.; u. a. „Distributed Electric Propulsion for Yaw Control: Testbeds, Control Approach, and Flight Testing“. doi: 10.2514/6.2021-3192.
- Moebs, N.; Eisenhut, D.; Bergmann, D.; u. a. „Selecting figures of merit for a hybrid-electric 50-seat regional aircraft“. In: IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. 1024 S. 012071 doi: 10.1088/1757-899x/1024/1/012071.
- Eisenhut, D.; Windels, E.; Reis, R.; u. a. „Foundations towards the future: FutPrInt50 TLARs an open approach“. In: IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. 1024 (1) S. 012069 doi: 10.1088/1757-899X/1024/1/012069.
2020
- Bergmann, D.; Denzel, J.; Pfeifle, O.; u. a. „In-Flight Thrust Measurement and Drag Estimation of an Unmanned Propeller Aircraft“. 10th EASN Virtual International Conference on \grqqInnovation in Aviation & Space to the Satisfaction of the European Citizens\textquotedbl.
- Geiß, I.; Strohmayer, A. „Operational Energy and Power Reserves for Hybrid-Electric and Electric Aircraft“. Deutscher Luft- und Raumfahrtkongress. doi: 10.25967/530149.
- Schneider, J.; Frangenberg, M.; Notter, S.; u. a. „Integration of propelled yaw control on wing tips. A practical approach to the Icaré solar powered glider“. Deutscher Luft- und Raumfahrtkongress.
- Denzel, J.; Bergmann, D.; Strohmayer, A. „Identification of the flight performance of the e-Genius-mod“. 9th EASN International Conference. Athens, Greece.
- Strohmayer, A. „New Challenges in Aircraft Design - from urban air mobility to zero emission air transport“. 8. Fachkongress Composite Simulation. Fellbach.
- Strohmayer, A. „Future Propulsion and Integration: towards a hybrid-electric 50-seat regional aircraft“. Workshop EU-funded Aviation Research on Hybrid-Electric Aircraft. Brussels, Belgium.
2019
- Strohmayer, A. „Electric flight for a more sustainable aviation“. european energy innovation Winter 2019, pp. 46-47. Hertfordshire, England.
- Strohmayer, A. „Elektrisches Fliegen: wann wird es zum Alltag? Auswirkungen auf die Gesellschaft?“. 8. Kaminabend Acentiss GmbH. Stuttgart.
- Bergmann, D.; Denzel, J.; Pfeifle, O.; u. a. „Wing Tip Propeller Technology Testing with UAS -- Concept of Pod and In-Flight Measurement System“. 9th EASN International Conference. Athens, Greece.
- Strohmayer, A. „Aircraft design for electric flight“. Innovative Summer School. Nottingham, UK.
- Pfeifle, O.; Fichter, W.; Bergmann, D. P.; u. a. „Precision performance measurements of fixed-wing aircraft with wing tip propellers“. AIAA AVIATION Forum. Dallas, USA.
- Bergmann, D.; Denzel, J.; Strohmayer, A. „Free-Flight test platform e-Genius-Mod, Motivation for test platform, Introduction LuFo-Project ELFLEAN“. UAV Flight Test Convention. Hamburg.
2018
- Bergmann, D. P.; Denzel, J.; Strohmayer, A.; u. a. „UAS as flexible and innovative test platform for aircraft configuration and systems testing“. In: MATEC Web of Conferences. 233 S. 00001 doi: 10.1051/matecconf/201823300001.
- Strohmayer, A. „The challenge of accelerating impact of academic aviation research for increased competitiveness of the European Aeronautics: the EASN approach“. 8th EASN-CEAS Workshop on Manufacturing for Growth and Innovation. Glasgow, Scotland.
- Strohmayer, A. „New Trends in Aircraft Design and their Implications on Structures and Materials“. ICEAF V - 5th International Conference of Engineering Against Failure. Chios, Greece.
- Geiß, I.; Notter, S.; Strohmayer, A.; u. a. „Optimized Operation Strategies for Serial Hybrid-Electric Aircraft“. Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations Conference, AIAA AVIATION Forum. Atlanta, USA.
- Strohmayer, A. „EASN Proposal for an Open Innovation Test Platform“. EASN Open Workshop on accelerated impact of academic aviation research for improved air transport for all European citizens. Brussels, Belgium.
- Strohmayer, A. „Elektrisches Fliegen - Was bedeutet das für den Flugzeugentwurf?“. 25. Kolloquium Luftverkehr. Darmstadt.
2017
- Schumann, L. „Hybrid-Elektro-Pendlerflugzeuge - eine geeignete Anwendung im kommerziellen Luftverkehr“. e$^2$-Symposium - Emissionsfreies und elektrisches Flugsymposium. Stuttgart.
- Strohmayer, A. „A European Aeronautics Science Network - The EASN~Association“. Aerospace Symposium 2017 - Manufacturing for Growth. Glasgow, Scotland.
- Strohmayer, A.; Geiß, I. „Eco4: Hybridelektrische Viersitzflugzeuge der neuen Generation“. e$^2$-Symposium - Emissionsfreies und elektrisches Flugsymposium. Stuttgart.
- Strohmayer, A.; Geiß, I. „Power management of hybrid-electric propulsion chains“. 5th More Electric Aircraft Conference. Hamburg.
- Lay, J. „Hybridisierungskonzepte mit der heutigen Technologie“. e$^2$-Symposium - Emissionsfreies und elektrisches Flugsymposium. Stuttgart.
- Molter, C.; Cheng, P. W. „Optimal Placement of an Airflow Probe at a Multirotor Uav for Airborne Wind Measurements“. European Rotorcraft Forum 2017. Milan, Italy.
- Strohmayer, A. „The Effect of Wing-tip Propulsors on ICARÉ 2 Aeroelasticity“. 7th EASN international conference: Innovation in European Aeronautics Research. Warsaw, Poland.
- Lay, J. „Hybrid-Electric Flight -- what are we waiting for?“. 7th EASN International Conference. Warsaw, Poland.
- Strohmayer, A. „Turning Icaré II into a test platform -- will the modifications affect aeroelasticity?“. 7th EASN International Conference. Warsaw, Poland.
- Molter, C.; Cheng, P. W. „Propeller Performance Calculation for Multicopter Aircraft at Forward Flight Conditions and Validation with Wind Tunnel Measurements“. 9th International Micro Air Vehicles Conference and Flight Competition. Toulouse, France.
- Strohmayer, A. „Electric Flight at University of Stuttgart“. Seminar, Beijing Institute of Technology. Bejing, China.
2016
- Strohmayer, A. „Aircraft design for hybrid-electric flight“. Electric & Hybrid Aerospace Technology Symposium. Cologne.
- Strohmayer, A. „Innovative Emerging Trends: A Hybrid-Electric Demonstrator Aircraft in the Commuter Category“. CAPPADOCIA Workshop, 6th EASN International Conference. Porto, Portugal.
- Strohmayer, A. „Flugzeugentwurf für den Luftverkehr von morgen“. KOLLOQUIUM Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik. Stuttgart.
- Strohmayer, A. „Electric Flight - New ideas for tomorrow’s air transportation“. Symposium E2 -Fliegen. Stuttgart.
2015
- Lay, J.; Schumann, L.; Geiß, I.; u. a. „Electric and Hybrid Aircraft - Current Research at the University of Stuttgart“. 10th AirTec. Munich.
- Strohmayer, A. „Elektrisches Fliegen - Neue Ideen für den Lufttransport von morgen“. Wissensforum Rathaus: Samstags-Uni. Stuttgart.
- Schumann, L. „Elektroflug im praktischen Einsatz“. e$^2$-Symposium. Stuttgart.
2014
- Geiß, I.; Voit-Nitschmann, R. „Dimensionierung des Energiespeichers hybrider Elektroflugzeuge“. Deutscher Luft- und Raumfhartkongress. Augsburg.
- Schumann, L.; Middendorf, P. „FVK in der allgemeinen Luftfahrt - Leichtbau am Beispiel des Elektroflugzeugs e-Genius“. SAMPESymposium Deutschland 2014. Stuttgart.
- Schumann, L. „e-Genius auf den Green Speed Cup 2013“. IDAFLIEG Wintertreffen. Stuttgart.
2013
- Schumann, L. „Electric Aircraft research - two years of flying e-Genius“. Electric aircraft symposium. Santa Rosa CA.
- Schumann, L. „Massenreduktion durch Weglassen - Theoretische Baukonzeptuntersuchung“. IDAFLIEG Wintertreffen. Hannover.
- Schumann, L. „Flugleistungsvermessung des e-Genius“. IDAFLIEG Wintertreffen. Hannover.
- Beilstein, L.; Arnold, M.; Rudolph, S. „Methodische Darstellung der Relativität von Optimalbegriffen im Flugzeugvorentwurf am Beispiel von Flugzeugpanels“. DLRK. Stuttgart.
2012
- Schumann, L. „Flight Testing of the e-Genius aircraft“. Airbus e-Genius Day. Toulouse.
- Dolezal; Kittmann; Senner; u. a. „Collecting geo-referenced data for agricultural purposes with an UAS“. 3rd International Conference on Machine Control & Guidance. Stuttgart.
2011
- Kittmann; Breeman; Schmollgruber, P. „The NACRE Innovative Evaluation Platform and its Navigation - Control Strategies“. SAE 2011 AeroTech Congress. Toulouse.
2010
- Goraj; Kittmann; Voit-Nitschmann, R.; u. a. „Design and integration of Flexi Bird - a low cost sub scale research aircraft for safety and environmental issues“. 27th International congress of the aeronautical sciences. Nice.
- Beilstein; Drechsler, K.; Rudolph, S. „Gewichtsabschätzungen von geklebten und geschweißten Strukturverbindungen im Flugzeugvorentwurf“. DLRK. Hamburg.
- Rudolph, S.; Fuhr, J.-P.; Beilstein „A validation method using design languages for weight approximation formulae in the early aircraft design phase“. EUCOMAS. Mannheim.
2008
- Trittler; Fichter, W.; Voit-Nitschmann, R.; u. a. „Preliminary System Identification of the Blended Wing Body Flight Demonstrator VELA2 from Flight Data“. AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference. Honolulu.
- Kunze; Wellhausen, C.; Leistner; u. a. „Entwicklung von Faserverbund-Hohlbauteilen in RTM-Bauweise am Beispiel eines Traglenkers von Passagierflugzeugtüren“. Proc. Deutscher Luft- und Raumfahrtkongress. Darmstadt.
2007
- Drechsler, K.; Friedrich „Wege zur kostengünstigen Fertigung von Hochleistungsverbundstrukturen in innovativen Fahrzeugkonzepten“. Handelsblattsymposium Werkstoffe und Fertigungstechnik, Technologien und Bauweisen. Stuttgart.
- Voit-Nitschmann, R.; Schumann, L.; Geinitz „HYDROGENIUS: FLYING WITH HYDROGEN“. Workshop of Aircraft System Technologies AST 2007. Hamburg.
- Beilstein; Drechsler, K. „A methodology of weight prediction for joints in aircraft design“. SAWE. Madrid.
Head of Aircraft Design

Andreas Strohmayer
Prof. Dr.-Ing.Head of Department Aircraft Design