European Research Council

The project "Gen-TSM" (Generalised Time-separated Stochastic Mechanics) develops an innovative method to represent random fluctuations in material parameters and boundary conditions easily and efficiently within simulations. To achieve this, all key variables are newly represented in a stochastic space, allowing the mathematical models to be solved at nearly the same speed as classical deterministic models. An automated transformation of existing models makes the method universally applicable. With Gen-TSM, mechanical engineering becomes more sustainable: costs are reduced, reliability is increased, and resources are conserved.

Further information: Gen-TSM

The project TEMPORE investigates the development of time-dependent and nonlinear materials whose optical properties can be modulated on picosecond to femtosecond timescales. The overarching objective is to realise reprogrammable nanophotonic systems enabling the efficient and adaptive control of light. To achieve this, the research employs advanced inverse-design methodologies to create dynamic metamaterials that allow precise manipulation of light in both spatial and temporal domains.

By integrating approaches from architectural design, electrodynamics, and computational simulation, TEMPORE aims to establish new scientific and technological foundations for the next generation of ultrafast photonic components.