Dr. Robert Kasper

I am the Project Manager for the 2 GW HVDC offshore platforms BalWin alpha and BalWin beta at Amprion, with a focus on naval architecture and ocean engineering. Prior to joining Amprion, I worked at the BAAINBw as Subproject Manager responsible for the Type 707-class replenishment oilers of the German Navy. My professional background combines large-scale offshore infrastructure, maritime engineering, complex technical project management, and public-sector defense procurement.

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

2025 - Present · Amprion GmbH, Hamburg

Leading the project management of the 2 GW offshore stations BalWin alpha and BalWin beta, including technical oversight of discipline-specific subprojects throughout all project phases. Key responsibilities include technical planning, execution, and commissioning of the offshore platforms, as well as coordination of interfaces between internal departments, suppliers, contractors, and external stakeholders. Oversight of project schedules, quality requirements, HSE standards, regulatory compliance, and technical specifications in accordance with offshore industry regulations. Additional responsibilities include supplier audits, site inspections, risk assessment and mitigation, project reporting, and support of the project directors for the grid connection systems BalWin1 and 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, utility systems, cooling, water and drainage systems, fire protection, life-saving appliances, and safety equipment. Responsibilities included coordination across technical disciplines and support of the overall project management for the offshore station development and execution phases.

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

Technical supervision and coordination of platform-related systems and components for the Type 707-class replenishment oilers, including hull structure and outfitting, marine propulsion and auxiliary engines, electrical power generation and distribution, vessel automation systems, and ship operation technologies. Responsibilities included ensuring compliance with military and civil shipbuilding standards as well as 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

Training within the Higher Technical Service for Military Technology with a focus on naval architecture, marine engineering, systems engineering, technical project management, security policy, public procurement law, and leadership and communication skills, combined with extensive on-the-job training.

Research Assistant & Postdoc

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

Research and simulation of particle-laden turbulent channel flows with a focus on heat transfer and particle deposition phenomena. Development and implementation of a prediction method for particulate fouling based on Eulerian-Lagrangian LES within the OpenFOAM framework. 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 of a hotel building, including wind loads and pedestrian wind comfort assessments, 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 (German Atlantic Association)
• Schiffbautechnische Gesellschaft (German Society for Maritime Technology)
• Verein zur Förderung des Deutschen Brandschutzes (German Fire Protection Association)

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