Dr. Michael Rom

Research

• machine learning
• neural networks
• physics-informed neural networks
• multiscale methods
• reduced basis method
• tribology
• hydrodynamic lubrication
• transpiration cooling
• grinding wheel modeling
• grid generation
• B-spline surfaces
• subdivision surfaces (Catmull-Clark)

Publications

2023:

• C. Fiedler, M. Herty, M. Rom, C. Segala, S. Trimpe:
  Reproducing kernel Hilbert spaces in the mean field limit
  Accepted for publication in Kinetic and Related Models, 2023.
• M. Rom:
  Physics-informed neural networks for the Reynolds equation with cavitation modeling
  Tribology International, 179, 108141, 2023.
  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.triboint.2022.108141
• K. Bobzin, H. Heinemann, S.R. Dokhanchi, M. Rom:
  Replication of particle trajectories in the plasma jet with two consecutive residual neural networks
  Journal of Thermal Spray Technology, 2023.
  https://doi.org/10.1007/s11666-023-01533-1
• M. Herty, M. Rom, G. Visconti:
  Saving costly experiments and simulations through machine learning
  In The Monetization of Technical Data - Innovations from Industry and Research
  D. Trauth, T. Bergs, W. Prinz (Eds.)
  Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, ISBN 978-3-662-66508-4, 627–643, 2023.
  https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-66509-1_35

2022:

• M. Rom, M. Brockmann, M. Herty, E. Iacomini:
  Machine learning tools in production engineering
  International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 121, 4793–4804, 2022.
  https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-022-09591-5
• M. Rom, S. Müller:
  Derivation and analysis of a 1D porous medium flow solver embedded in a two-domain model for 2D and 3D transpiration cooling
  International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 195, 123127, 2022.
  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2022.123127
• S. Müller, M. Rom:
  Analytical investigation of 1D Darcy-Forchheimer flow under local thermal nonequilibrium
  arXiv preprint, arXiv:2208.13502, 2022.
  https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2208.13502

2021:

• M. Rom, F. König, S. Müller, G. Jacobs:
  Why homogenization should be the averaging method of choice in hydrodynamic lubrication
  Applications in Engineering Science, 7, 100055, 2021.
  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apples.2021.100055
• K. Bobzin, W. Wietheger, H. Heinemann, S.R. Dokhanchi, M. Rom, G. Visconti:
  Prediction of particle properties in plasma spraying based on machine learning
  Journal of Thermal Spray Technology, 30, 1751-1764, 2021.
  https://doi.org/10.1007/s11666-021-01239-2
• M. Herty, M. Rom, G. Visconti:
  Einsparung kostenintensiver Experimente und Simulationen durch Maschinelles Lernen
  In Monetarisierung von technischen Daten - Innovationen aus Industrie und Forschung
  D. Trauth, T. Bergs, W. Prinz (Eds.)
  Springer Vieweg, Berlin, Heidelberg, ISBN 978-3-662-62914-7, 691-709, 2021.
  https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-62915-4_35

2020:

• V. König, M. Rom, S. Müller:
  A coupled two-domain approach for transpiration cooling
  In Future Space-Transport-System Components under High Thermal and Mechanical Loads, Notes on Numerical Fluid Mechanics and Multidisciplinary Design 146
  N.A. Adams, W. Schröder, R. Radespiel, O.J. Haidn, T. Sattelmayer, C. Stemmer, B. Weigand (Eds.)
  Springer International Publishing, ISBN 978-3-030-53847-7, 2021.

2019:

• M. Rom, S. Müller:
  A new model for textured surface lubrication based on a modified Reynolds equation including inertia effects
  Tribology International, 133, 55-66, 2019.
• V. König, M. Rom, S. Müller, M. Selzer, S. Schweikert, J. von Wolfersdorf:
  Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Transpiration Cooling with Carbon/Carbon Characteristic Outflow Distributions
  Journal of Thermophysics and Heat Transfer, 33, 449-461, 2019.
• V. König, S. Müller, M. Rom:
  Numerical investigation of transpiration cooling in supersonic nozzles
  In Proceedings of the 8th European Conference for Aeronautics and Aerospace Sciences (EUCASS), 2019.

2018:

• M. Rom, S. Müller:
  An effective Navier-Stokes model for the simulation of textured surface lubrication
  Tribology International, 124, 247-258, 2018.
• M. Rom, S. Müller:
  A Reduced Basis Method for the Homogenized Reynolds Equation Applied to Textured Surfaces
  Communications in Computational Physics, 24(2), 481-509, 2018.
• S. Barth, M. Rom, C. Wrobel, F. Klocke:
  Modeling of the Grinding Wheel Topography Depending on the Recipe-Dependent Volumetric Composition
  Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, 140(2), 021011, 2018.
• M. Rom, K.-H. Brakhage, S. Barth, C. Wrobel, P. Mattfeld, F. Klocke:
  Mathematical modeling of ceramic bond bridges in grinding wheels
  Mathematics and Computers in Simulation, 147, 220-236, 2018.
• V. König, M. Rom, S. Müller:
  Influence of non-uniform injection into a transpiration-cooled turbulent channel flow: A numerical study
  2018 AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, AIAA SciTech Forum, (AIAA 2018-0504).

2017:

• W. Dahmen, V. König, S. Müller, M. Rom:
  Numerical investigation of transpiration cooling with uniformly and non-uniformly simulated injection
  In Proceedings of the 7th European Conference for Aeronautics and Aerospace Sciences (EUCASS), 2017.
• M. Rom, K.-H. Brakhage, S. Barth, C. Wrobel, P. Mattfeld, F. Klocke:
  Mathematical Modeling of Ceramic-Bonded Grinding Wheel Structures
  In MASCOT2015 Proceedings, IMACS Series in Computational and Applied Mathematics, 20, 141-150, 2017.

2016:

• F. Klocke, S. Barth, C. Wrobel, M. Weiß, P. Mattfeld, K.-H. Brakhage, M. Rom:
  Modelling of the Grinding Wheel Structure Depending on the Volumetric Composition
  Procedia CIRP, 46, 276-280, 2016.
• M. Rom, K.-H. Brakhage, S. Barth, C. Wrobel, P. Mattfeld, F. Klocke:
  Mathematical modeling of ceramic bond bridges in grinding wheels
  IGPM Preprint 447, 2016.

2015:

• M. Rom, K.-H. Brakhage, S. Barth, C. Wrobel, P. Mattfeld, F. Klocke:
  Mathematical Modeling of Ceramic-Bonded Grinding Wheel Structures
  IGPM Preprint 437, 2015.
• W. Dahmen, S. Müller, M. Rom, S. Schweikert, M. Selzer, J. von Wolfersdorf:
  Numerical boundary layer investigations of transpiration-cooled turbulent channel flow
  International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 86, 90-100, 2015.
• W. Dahmen, V. König, S. Müller, M. Rom:
  Numerical investigation of transpiration cooling effects on turbulent boundary layers
  In Proceedings of the 6th European Conference for Aeronautics and Space Sciences (EUCASS), Krakow, Poland, 2015.

2014:

• W. Dahmen, T. Gotzen, S. Müller, M. Rom:
  Numerical simulation of transpiration cooling through porous material
  International Journal for Numerical Methods in Fluids, 76(6), 331-365, 2014.
• W. Dahmen, V. Gerber, T. Gotzen, S. Müller, M. Rom, C. Windisch:
  Numerical simulation of transpiration cooling with a mixture of thermally perfect gases
  In Proceedings of the Jointly Organized WCCM XI - ECCM V - ECFD VI 2014 Congress, Barcelona, Spain, 3012-3023, 2014.
• M. Rom, K.-H. Brakhage:
  Reparametrization and Volume Mesh Generation for Computational Fluid Dynamics Using Modified Catmull-Clark Methods
  In Mathematical Methods for Curves and Surfaces, volume 8177 of Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 425-441, 2014.

2011:

• M. Rom, K.-H. Brakhage:
  Volume Mesh Generation for Numerical Flow Simulations using Catmull-Clark and Surface Approximation Methods
  In Research Notes Proceedings of the 20th International Meshing Roundtable, 2011.
• M. Rom, K.-H. Brakhage:
  Volume Mesh Generation for Numerical Flow Simulations using Catmull-Clark and Surface Approximation Methods
  IGPM Preprint 334, 2011.

Theses

• M. Rom:
  Oberflächenreparametrisierung und Gittererzeugung für numerische Strömungssimulationen mit Hilfe von Catmull-Clark-Methoden
  diploma thesis, RWTH Aachen, 2009.
• M. Rom:
  B-Spline Volume Meshing for CFD Simulations Using Modified Catmull-Clark Methods
  PhD thesis, RWTH Aachen, ISBN 978-3-8440-3421-9, Shaker-Verlag, 2015.

Teaching

• WS 09/10: Partielle Differentialgleichungen (CES V)
• SS 10: Mathematik II für Bauingenieure
• SS 11: Finite Volumen- und Finite Elemente-Verfahren II
• SS 16: Mathematisches Praktikum
• WS 19/20: Numerisches Rechnen