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Current research projects in the area of Technology and Management for the Decommissioning of Nuclear Facilities
Title	Contact
Development of a method for the efficient and economical recycling of prestressed concrete sleepers (EVERS)	M.Sc. Mohamed Amine Amdouni
Digital Twins and Ontology for Robot Assisted Decommissioning Operations (DORADO)	Dipl.-Ing. Dipl.-Arch. Joseph Ridao Cabrerizo M.Eng. Eric Rentschler
Validation of a continuous magnetic filter and sieving system for the treatment of particulate mixtures (KoMaSi)	Dr.-Ing. Dipl.-Phys. Carla-Olivia Krauß (Junior research group leader) Dr.-Ing. Alexander Heneka M.Sc. Muhammad Junaid Ejaz Chaudhry
Development of a sampling system including quality assured sampling procedure for nonaccessible area (Bero)	M.Sc. Michael Pfau M.Sc. Felix Gack
Automated non-destructive internal corrosion detection on radioactive drums (ZIKA)	M.Sc. Nick Hatz
Advancement of a demonstrator for dry-mechanical decontamination of corners and inner edge in nuclear facilities (EKONT-2)	M.Eng. Eric Rentschler
Decommissioning Management and Leadership for Safety Education (DMaLSE)	Dipl.-Ing. Dipl.-Arch. Joseph Ridao Cabrerizo Dr.-Ing. Dipl.-Phys. Carla-Olivia Krauß
Robotic Systems for Decontamination in Hazardous Environments Phase II (ROBDEKON II)	M.Sc. Siavash Kazemi M.Sc. Jonas Ruoff
Visualization of trouble spots for Decontamination Work and Decision Measurements with the help of BIM (ViSDeMe)	Dipl.-Ing. Melanie Müßle M.Sc. Kate Clintworth
Research work on the decommissioning of nuclear facilities within the scope of the program-oriented funding IV of the Helmholtz Association	Dr.-Ing. Madeleine Bachmann

Finished research projects
Title	Contact
Wet sieving and magnetic separation of grain mixtures to minimize secondary waste in the decommissioning of nuclear facilities Subproject: Experiments with non-radioactive materials (NaMaSK)	Dr.-Ing. Dipl.-Phys. Carla-Olivia Krauß Dr.-Ing. Alexander Heneka M.Sc. Muhammad Junaid Ejaz Chaudhry
Development of a scalable lightweight manipulator for ergonomic, mechanical surface removal from wall surfaces, especially of nuclear facilities, taking into account automation options (ELMO)	M.Sc. Jonas Ruoff
PLatform based on Emerging and Interoperable Applications for enhanced Decommissioning processES (PLEIADES)	Dipl.-Ing. Dipl.-Arch. Joseph Ridao Cabrerizo
Mobile attachment for automated crack milling (MAARISS)	M.Sc. Michael Pfau Dr.-Ing. Alexander Heneka M.Sc. Muhammad Junaid Ejaz Chaudhry
Development of a Mobile and Automated Optical System for the Inspection of Radioactive Waste Drums (EMOS)	M.Eng. Eric Rentschler
Development of a novel universally internal backflow preventer for dismantling contaminated Pipelines (RoTre)	Dr.-Ing. Madeleine Bachmann M.Sc. Michael Pfau
Development of an innovative, semi-automated demonstrator for dry-mechanical decontamination of corners, edges and impurities for nuclear facilities (EKont)	M.Eng. Eric Rentschler
Robotic Systems for Decontamination in Hazardous Environments (ROBDEKON)	M.Sc. Siavash Kazemi
Autonomous Robotic Networks to Help Modern Societies (ARCHES)	Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sascha Gentes
Safe and cost-effective decommissioning procedures (SiKoR)	Dr.-Ing. Alexander Heneka Dr.-Ing. Dipl.-Phys. Carla-Olivia Krauß
Development of an automated wet sandblasting system with integrated pneumatic suction for the removal of asbestos decontaminated filling material on concrete surfaces (FeSS)	Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sascha Gentes
StakeHolder-based Analysis of REsearch for Decommissioning (SHARE)	M.Sc. Muhammad Junaid Ejaz Chaudhry
Suction robot system (ES)	Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sascha Gentes
Magnetic Separation Method for the Reduction of Secondary Waste from the Water Abrasive Suspension Cutting Technique (MASK)	Dr.-Ing. Alexander Heneka Dr.-Ing. Dipl.-Phys. Carla-Olivia Krauß
Universal excavator attachment with integrated pneumatic discharge system for the targeted removal of External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS)	Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sascha Gentes
Defined ablation of highly reinforced concrete structures (DefAhS)	Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sascha Gentes
Development of a novel modular vacuum gripper for special applications (EMOVAS)	Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sascha Gentes
Development and Optimization of an Impact Tool for the Ablation of (contaminated) Concrete Surfaces (EOS)	Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sascha Gentes
Technical, economical, social and political consequences of decommissioning of nuclear facilities at regional and local level (FoRK)	Dr.-Ing. Dipl.-Phys. Carla-Olivia Krauß
Modellentwicklung eines ganzheitlichen Projektmanagementsystems für kerntechnische Rückbauprojekte (MogaMaR)	Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sascha Gentes
Innovative Demolition Of Reinforced Concrete Components (INAS)	Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sascha Gentes
Manipulator Operated Release Measurement of Surfaces (MAFRO)	Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sascha Gentes
Monitoring system with integrated measuring sensors for radioactive ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal	Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sascha Gentes
Optimierung der verfahrenstechnischen Kette “Abtrag kontaminierter Oberflächen" (AKOF)	Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sascha Gentes
New Disposal Methods for the Secondary Waste of the Water Abrasive Suspension Cutting Technique	Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sascha Gentes
Implementation of Lean Management to the Decommissioning of Nuclear Facilities	Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sascha Gentes
Internationale Rückbautechniken und Managementmethoden für kerntechnische Anlagen – Eine wissenschaftliche Analyse des internationalen Standes der Technik (IRMKA)	Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sascha Gentes
Aufbau eines Simulationsmodells zur Qualifizierung des neuen Vibrationsverfahrens für Dekontamination von Rohrleitungen (SimViDekont)	Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sascha Gentes
Autonomous Manipulator for Decontamination Assignments - AMANDA I	Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sascha Gentes
Manipulator Operated Laser Ablation (MANOLA)	Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sascha Gentes