Dr. Robert Kasper

I am a project engineer at Amprion, specialized in naval architecture and ocean engineering. Before that, I worked for the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) as technical subproject manager, responsible for the type 707-class replenishment oilers of the German Navy.

Project Manager for the 2 GW Offshore Stations BalWin alpha & BalWin beta

2025 - Present · Amprion GmbH, Hamburg

Project management for the 2 GW offshore stations BalWin alpha & BalWin beta, with technical oversight of discipline-specific subprojects. Assurance of compliance with project timelines, budgetary constraints, quality requirements, and HSE (Health, Safety, Environment) standards in accordance with offshore industry regulations. Responsibility for the technical planning, execution, and commissioning of the offshore stations. Oversight of permit compliance, regulatory requirements, and adherence to applicable technical specifications throughout all project phases. Development of detailed project documentation, including project schedules, progress reports, decision papers, and comprehensive risk assessments. Execution of regular supplier audits, status meetings, and site inspections to monitor progress and ensure contractual and technical conformity. Cross-functional coordination with internal technical departments and interface management across project stakeholders. Identification, evaluation, and management of project-specific risks; formulation and implementation of appropriate mitigation strategies. Direction and coordination of external service providers as well as support of the project directors of the grid connection systems BalWin1 & BalWin2.

Subproject Manager 'Mechanical Auxiliary Systems' for the 900 MW Offshore Stations DolWin delta & BorWin delta

2024 - 2025 · Amprion GmbH, Hamburg

Technical oversight of all mechanical auxiliary systems for the 900 MW offshore stations DolWin delta and BorWin delta - including auxiliary power supply, general utility systems, cooling, water and drainage systems, as well as fire protection, life-saving appliances, and safety equipment. Additional responsibilities included supporting the overall project management of the offshore station development, ensuring alignment between technical disciplines and project execution.

Subproject Manager 'Naval Architecture/Shipbuilding' for the Type 707-Class Replenishment Oilers

2023 - 2024 · Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw), Rostock

Responsibility for the technical supervision and coordination of all platform-related systems and components, including hull structure and outfitting, marine propulsion and auxiliary engines, electrical power generation and distribution, vessel automation systems, and ship operation technologies - ensuring compliance with military and civil ship building standards and integration into the overall platform design.

Trainee - Higher Technical Service for Military Technology

2021 - 2023 · Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw), Koblenz

Main topics were naval architecture and marine engines, systems technology and systems engineering, security policy, technical project management, economic efficiency in project management, law in practice, leading and communication, along with an extensive on-the-job training.

Research Assistant & Postdoc

2015 - 2021 · Chair of Modeling and Simulation, University of Rostock

Modeling and simulation of particle-laden, turbulent channel flows including heat transfer and particle deposition. Development and implementation (into OpenFOAM) of a prediction method for particulate fouling based on Eulerian-Lagrangian LES. Lecturer in ship hydrodynamics and fluid mechanics.

Student Assistant

2013 - 2014 · Chair of Modeling and Simulation, University of Rostock

Evaluation of hybrid URANS/LES turbulence models for aero- and hydrodynamic applications.

Internship

2012 · MET Motoren- und Energietechnik GmbH, Rostock

Aerodynamic analysis (i.e., wind loads and wind comfort) for a hotel building using OpenFOAM and ANSYS CFX.

Fire Protection Engineering Specialist VDI

2024 - Present · VDI Wissensforum, Düsseldorf

State Examination (BauAss.) in Military Technology

2021 - 2023 · Educational Center of the German Federal Armed Forces (BiZBw), Mannheim

Doctorate (Dr.-Ing.) in Mechanical Engineering

2015 - 2021 · University of Rostock

Thesis: Numerical modeling and simulation of particulate fouling on structured heat transfer surfaces using multiphase Eulerian-Lagrangian LES.

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Ship Technology and Ocean Engineering

2012 - 2014 · University of Rostock

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering

2008 - 2012 · Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg

Journal Articles

2021. D Janke, S Swaminathan, S Hempel, R Kasper, T. Amon. Particulate Matter Dispersion Modeling in Agricultural Applications: Investigation of a Transient Open Source Solver. Agronomy 11 (11), 2246.

2020. H Deponte, R Kasper, S Schulte, W Augustin, J Turnow, N Kornev, S Scholl. Experimental and numerical approach to resolve particle deposition on dimpled heat transfer surfaces locally and temporally. Chemical Engineering Science 227, 115840.

2019. R Kasper, J Turnow, N Kornev. Multiphase Eulerian-Lagrangian LES of particulate fouling on structured heat transfer surfaces. International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow 79, 108462.

2018. R Kasper, H Deponte, A Michel, J Turnow, W Augustin, S Scholl, N Kornev. Numerical investigation of the interaction between local flow structures and particulate fouling on structured heat transfer surfaces. International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow 71, 68-79.

2018. J Turnow, R Kasper, N Kornev. Flow structures and heat transfer over a single dimple using hybrid URANS-LES methods. Computers & Fluids 172, 720-727.

2017. R Kasper, J Turnow, N Kornev. Numerical modeling and simulation of particulate fouling of structured heat transfer surfaces using a multiphase Euler-Lagrange approach. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 115, 932-945.

Proceedings

2019. R Kasper, J Turnow, N Kornev. Prediction of particulate fouling on structured surfaces using multiphase Eulerian-Lagrangian LES. 11th International Symposium on Turbulence and Shear Flow Phenomena (TSFP11), July 30 - August 2, 2019, Southampton, UK.

2018. R Kasper, J Turnow, N Kornev. Multiphase Eulerian-Lagrangian LES of particulate fouling on structured heat transfer surfaces. 9th International Symposium on Turbulence, Heat and Mass transfer (THMT-18), July 10-13, 2018, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

2017. R Kasper, J Turnow, N Kornev. Analysis of the thermo-hydraulic performance of structured heat transfer surfaces under consideration of particulate fouling using a multiphase Euler-Lagrange approach. 12th OpenFOAM Workshop (OFW12), July 24-27, 2017, Exeter, UK.

2017. R Kasper, J Turnow, N Kornev. Numerical investigation of the interaction between local flow structures and particulate fouling on structured heat transfer surfaces. 10th International Symposium on Turbulence and Shear Flow Phenomena (TSFP10), July 6-9, 2017, Chicago-IL, USA.

2017. J Turnow, R Kasper, N Kornev. Flow structures and heat transfer over a single dimple using hybrid URANS-LES methods. 10th International Symposium on Turbulence and Shear Flow Phenomena (TSFP10), July 6-9, 2017, Chicago-IL, USA.

2017. R Kasper, J Turnow, N Kornev. Thermo-hydraulic analysis of structured heat transfer surfaces under consideration of particulate fouling using a multiphase Eulerian-Lagrangian method. Heat Exchanger Fouling and Cleaning Conference XII, June 11-16, 2017, Aranjuez (Madrid), Spain.

2016. R Kasper, J Turnow, N Kornev. Simulation of particle fouling and its influence on friction loss and heat transfer on structured surfaces using Phase changing mechanism. 7th International Conference on Vortex Flows and Vortex Models (ICVFM 2016), September 19-22, 2016, Rostock, Germany.

2016. R Kasper, J Turnow, N Kornev. Simulation of Particulate Fouling and its Influence on Friction Loss and Heat Transfer on Structured Surfaces using Phase-Changing Mechanism. 11th OpenFOAM Workshop (OFW11), June 26-30, 2016, Guimarães, Portugal.

2015. R Kasper, J Turnow, J Klunker, N Kornev. Simulation of particle fouling and its influence on friction loss and heat transfer on structured surfaces using Phase changing mechanism. 8th International Symposium on Turbulence, Heat and Mass transfer (THMT-15), September 15-18, 2015, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

• Fluids
• Energies
• Experimental Heat Transfer
• International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer
• Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
• Journal of the Royal Society Interface

• Deutsche Atlantische Gesellschaft e.V. (German Atlantic Association)
• Schiffbautechnische Gesellschaft e.V. (German Society for Maritime Technology)
• Verein zur Förderung des Deutschen Brandschutzes e.V. (German Fire Protection Association)

• Hiking
• Cycling
• Fishing
• Cooking
• Baking
• Homebrewing