Engineering Project (B.Sc. Aerospace)
Topics for Engineering Projects are published on this page (March for summer semester, September for winter semester). If you are interested in one of the topics, please write a short e-mail with 3-4 sentences to thesis.hsp@ed.tum.de explaining why you are interested in the topic. For group applications, we also ask for a short description of the group's motivation for the topic. The topics will be assigned in mid/end of April (for the summer semester) or mid/end of October (for the winter semester). A kick-off meeting is organized two weeks after the start. The submission of the report and the pitch for the engineering project are usually scheduled for the last week of lectures.
If you have a topic suggestion that is not listed here, please send us an e-mail with a brief description of the topic to thesis.hsp@ed.tum.de.
Topics Summer Semester 2026
For the summer semester 2026 we can assign engineering projects on the following topics:
Title: Development and testing of space-related learning activities for school lessons
Description: This project involves the development of interactive learning activities and/or experiment kits on topics related to human spaceflight. The aim is to prepare complex scientific and technical content in an age-appropriate and practical way for school students. The materials are to be tested and evaluated in schools to assess their didactic effectiveness and appeal. The aim is to contribute to the promotion of STEM skills and enthusiasm for space research and development.
This engineering project seeks one team of max. 4 students.
Title: Illumination System Analysis of Microalgae Growth in a Photobioreactor
Description: Photobioreactors (PBRs) are a potential solution for future Bioregenerative Life-Support Systems, which are crucial for long-duration human spaceflight missions. At the Professorship of Human Spaceflight Technology, a new controllable illumination system for a mid-scale PBR was developed. The objective of this engineering project is to use this illumination system to cultivate microalgae and to investigate the effects of specific illumination system set points on the microalgae culture. For this, biological analyses of the culture must be performed at the AlgaeTec Center. Potential outcomes include findings on the illumination system's application boundaries and the most efficient cultivation settings, depending on the culture's properties.
This engineering project seeks one team of 2-3 students.
Title: Investigation of the Hydrodynamics of Lab-Scale Photobioreactors
Description: This project involves experimental investigations of the hydrodynamic properties of lab-scale photobioreactors. The aim is to determine key parameters such as the volumetric mass transfer coefficient (kLa), the residence time distribution (RTD), and the mixing time under different operating conditions. The results will be used to analyze and evaluate the influence of reactor design and operating parameters on transport processes. The project contributes to a better understanding and optimization of biotechnological systems with relevance for human spaceflight applications, for example in life support systems.
This engineering project seeks one team of max. 4 students.