Studied mathematics and computer science at the University of Hannover

Diploma in mathematics, focusing on "pure Mathematics" , Stochastic and computer science

02.1994 - 05.2000

Research assistant at the institue of Mechanics and Computational Mechanics, University of Hannover

Doctoral degree at the faculty of Civil Engineering and Geodetic Science, University of Hannover

06.2000 - 10.2001

Chief software engineer, Dimension3D-Systems GmbH, Hannover
Development of algorithms and data formats for 3D web content, responsible for implementation and testing of web applications

12.2001 - 06.2008

Research assistant at the Institute of Scientific Computing, Technical University Braunschweig

Employees Meyerthole Siems Kohlruss, Society for actuarial consulting mbH, Cologne

05.2016 -
today

Research assistant, Institute of Mechanics, Faculty of Engineering, Department Civil Engineering, University of Duisburg-Essen

B.-A. Behrens, J. Schröder, D. Brands, L. Scheunemann, R. Niekamp, A. Chugreev, M. Sarhil, S. Uebing, and C. Kock. Experimental and numerical investigations of the development of residual stresses in thermo-mechanically processed Cr-alloyed steel. 1.3505. Metals, 9(4):480 (28 pages), 2019.

R. Niekamp, D. Brands, C. Götzen, M. Kiseleva, J. Niekamp, J. Schröder, and O. Siems. A Stochastic Model for Strong Wind Events in Central Europe based on Historical Wind Data. Proceedings in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, 18:e201800365 (2 pages), 2018.

D. Brands, A. Chugreev, C. Kock, R. Niekamp, L. Scheunemann, S. Uebing, B.-A. Behrens, and J. Schröder. On the analysis of microstructural residual stresses in hot bulk forming parts under specific cooling. Proceedings in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, 18(1):e201800256 (4 pages), 2018.

Rainer Niekamp, Martin Krosche, and Adnan Ibrahimbegović. Heterogeneous Materials Models, Coupled Mechanics-Probability Problems and Energetically Optimal Model Reduction. In: A. Ibrahimbegović (ed.), Computational Methods for Solids and Fluids, 287-313, Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2016, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-27996-1_11

Joachim Rang and Rainer Niekamp. A component framework for the parallel solution of the incompressible Navier–Stokes equations with Radau-IIA methods. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Fluids, 2015, DOI: 10.1002/fld.4018

Vladimir Dunić, Nenad Busarac, Vukašin Slavković, Bojana Rosić, Rainer Niekamp, Hermann Matthies, Radovan Slavković, and Miroslav Živković. A thermo-mechanically coupled finite strain model considering inelastic heat generation. Continuum Mechanics and Thermodynamics, 2015, DOI: 10.1007/s00161-015-0442-5

Adnan Ibrahimbegovic, Rainer Niekamp, Christophe Kassiotis, Damijan Markovic , and Hermann G. Matthies. Code-Coupling Strategy for Efficient Development of Computer Software in Multiscale and Multiphysics Nonlinear Evolution Problems in Computational Mechanics. Advances in Engineering Software, 72:8-17, 2014.

Rainer Niekamp, Adnan Ibrahimbegović, and Hermann G. Matthies. Formulation, solution and CTL software for coupled thermomechanics systems. Coupled System Mechanics, 3: 1-25, 2014.

Mohammad Hadigol, Alireza Doostan, Hermann G. Matthies, and Rainer Niekamp. Partitioned treatment of uncertainty in coupled domain problems: A separated representation approach. Comp. Meth. Appl. Mech. Engrng., 274: 103-124, 2014.

Mohammad Hadigol, Alireza Doostan, Hermann G. Matthies, and Rainer Niekamp. Partitioned Solution of Coupled Stochastic Problems. In: Sergio R. Idelsohn (ed.): Numerical Si-mulations of Coupled Problems in Engineering, Computational Methods in Applied Sciences, 33: 405-422, 2014.

Tarin Srisupattarawanit, Rainer Niekamp, and Hermann G. Matthies. A Coupled Multi-Physics Model for Dynamics of Offshore Wind Energy Converter. Development and Applications of Oceanic Engineering, 3:1-10, 2014.

Adnan Ibrahimbegovic, Rainer Niekamp, Christophe Kassiotis, Damijan Markovic, and Hermann G. Matthies. Code-Coupling Strategy for Efficient Development of Computer Software in Multiscale and Multiphysics Nonlinear Evolution Problems in Computational Mechanics. Advances in Engineering Software, 72:8-17, 2014.

Mohammad Hadigol, Alireza Doostan, Hermann G. Matthies, and Rainer Niekamp. Partitioned treatment of uncertainty in coupled domain problems: A separated representation approach. arXiv: 1305.6818 [math.PR], 2013.

Christophe Kassiotis, Adnan Ibrahimbegović, Rainer Niekamp, and Hermann G. Matthies. Nonlinear Fluid-Structure Interaction Problem. Part II: Space Discretization, Implementation Aspects, Nested Parallelization and Application Examples. Computational Mechanics, 47:335-357, 2011.

Christophe Kassiotis, Adnan Ibrahimbegović, Rainer Niekamp, and Hermann G. Matthies. Nonlinear Fluid-Structure Interaction Problem. Part I: Implicit Partitioned Algorithm, Nonlinear Stability Proof and Validation Examples. Computational Mechanics, 47:305-323, 2011.

Rainer Niekamp, Damijan Marković, Adnan Ibrahimbegović, Hermann G. Matthies, and Robert L. Taylor. Multi-Scale Modelling of Heterogeneous Structures with Inelastic Constitutive Behavior. Part II - Software Coupling Implementation Aspects. Engineering Computations, 26:6-28, 2009.

Hermann G. Matthies, Rainer Niekamp, and Jan Steindorf. Algorithms for Strong Coupling Procedures. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 195:2028-2049, 2006.

Tarin Srisupattarawanit, Rainer Niekamp, and Hermann G. Matthies. Simulation of Nonlinear Random Finite Depth Waves Coupled with an Elastic Structure. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 195:3072-3086, 2006.

Hermann G. Matthies, Rainer Niekamp, and Tarin Srisupattarawanit, Scientifc Computing with Software Components, IACM Expressions 19: 27-31, 2006.

Damijan Marković, Rainer Niekamp, Adnan Ibrahimbegović, Hermann G. Matthies, and Robert L. Taylor. Multi-Scale Modeling of Heterogeneous Structures with Inelastic Constitutive Behaviour. Part I - Physical and Mathematical Aspects. Engineering Computations, 22:664-683, 2005.

Rainer Niekamp and Erwin Stein. An Object-Oriented Approach for Parallel Two- and Three-Dimensional Adaptive Finite Element Computations. Computers & Structures, 80:317-328, 2002.

Alexander Idesman, Rainer Niekamp, and Erwin Stein. Finite Elements in Space and Time for Generalized Viscoelastic Maxwell Model. Computational Mechanics, 27:49-60, 2001.

Dmitrij Tikhomirov, Rainer Niekamp, and Erwin Stein. On Three-Dimensional Microcrack Density Distribution. ZAMM, Journal of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, 81:3-16, 2001.

Rainer Niekamp and Erwin Stein. The Hierarchically Graded Multilevel Finite Element Method. Computational Mechanics, 27:302-304, 2001.

Alexander Idesman, Rainer Niekamp, and Erwin Stein. Continuous and Discontinuous Galerkin Methods with Finite Elements in Space and Time for Parallel Computing of Viscoelastic Deformation. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 190:1049-1063, 2000.

Martin Buch, Alexander Idesman, Rainer Niekamp, and Erwin Stein. Finite Elements in Space and Time for Parallel Computing of Viscoelastic Deformation. Computational Mechanics, 24:386-395, 1999.

Ottmar Klaas, Rainer Niekamp, and Erwin Stein. Algorithms for the Calculation of Limit and Bifurcation Points Using Lanczos Methods. Computational Mechanics, 20:221-228, 1997.

Ulrich Brink, Ottmar Klaas, Rainer Niekamp, and Erwin Stein. Coupling of Adaptively Refined Dual Mixed Finite Elements and Boundary Elements in Linear Elasticity. Advances in Engineering Software, 24:13-26, 1995.

Ottmar Klaas, Rainer Niekamp, and Erwin Stein. Parallel Adaptive Finite Element Computations with Hierarchical Preconditioning. Computational Mechanics, 16:45-52, 1995.

Rainer Niekamp, Jörg Schröder, and Erwin Stein. Anwendung der Integralsätze zur Herleitung der Schnittgrößen-Differentialgleichung des Biegebalkens für unstetige Belastungen. Der Bauingenieur, 70:KTB 329, 1995.

Dietrich Braess, Ottmar Klaas, Rainer Niekamp, Erwin Stein, and Frank Wobschal. Error Indicators for Mixed Finite Elements in 2-Dimensional Linear Elasticity. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 127:345-356, 1995.