Bassam Rashkani

• Supported industry-related research and development projects in the field of laser-based component and coating processes • Prepared, performed, evaluated and documented technical experiments • Prepared and technically evaluated LMD samples • Conducted microscopic evaluation of samples with focus on defect patterns, process stability and reproducible key figures • Documented and archived work steps and experimental data • Worked closely with scientific and technical staff

Constructive development and experimental evaluation of a cyclone nozzle for the application of PEEK powder in an EHLA-related process context, in cooperation with Fraunhofer ILT. Focus on CAD design, additive prototyping, experimental validation, and process-oriented development.

Chair of Gas Turbines and Aircraft Engines • Performed CFD-based simulation of technical flow and combustion processes in an aerospace context using STAR- CCM+ • Compared RANS and LES approaches • Evaluated flow behavior, temperature fields, emissions, model quality and result validity • Analyzed simulation results and derived technical conclusions for the assessment of flow, temperature and emission behavior

-Analyzed and evaluated additively manufactured samples using optical microscopy, laser-scanning microscopy, and UV/Vis/NIR methods. -Conducted metallographic preparation of LPBF samples and contributed to technical result interpretation and internal presentations. -Supported literature-based technical evaluation in a laser additive manufacturing environment.

-Planned and supported experiments on laser functionalization of sol-gel coatings and laser melting of microparticulate polymer layers on CFRP and metallic components. -Performed sample analysis using optical microscopy, laser-scanning microscopy and UV/Vis/NIR spectroscopy. -Supported experimental evaluation, technical documentation and result preparation in thin film and surface technology projects.

Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering. Focus areas: • CFD simulation with STAR-CCM+ • RANS/LES comparison • Flow behavior, temperature fields, emissions and model validity • Aerodynamics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and heat transfer • Lightweight design, structural mechanics and FE