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Dennis Konopka, M. Sc.
Dennis Konopka, M. Sc.
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An der Universität 1
30823 Garbsen
30823 Garbsen
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Dennis Konopka, M. Sc.
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Research Staff
Institute of Machine Elements and Engineering Design
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Research Group Rolling Bearings
Key areas of research and teaching
- Dry lubrication and solid lubricant systems for highly loaded rolling bearing systems (Mo-based coatings)
- Microtribology and damage analysis (SEM, EDS, XPS, FIB, surface analytics)
- Sensor-integrated machine elements and thin-film sensing in rolling bearings
- Coating technologies for machine elements (APS, HVOF, PVD)
- Teaching in tribology, hydrodynamic bearings, lubrication engineering, and machine design
Publications
Tribo-Oxidative Protection and Transfer Mechanisms of Molybdenum-Based PVD Coatings. / Konopka, Dennis; Martins, Ricardo Crespo; Moehwald, Kai et al.
In: Tribology transactions, 13.03.2026.
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In: Tribology transactions, 13.03.2026.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
Molybdenum APS-Coatings: A Self-regenerative Solution for Wear Resistance in Dry-lubrication Applications. / Crespo Martins, Ricardo; Konopka, Dennis; Dukat, Mareike et al.
In: Tribologie und Schmierungstechnik, Vol. 72, No. 3-4, 12.2025, p. 54-58.
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In: Tribologie und Schmierungstechnik, Vol. 72, No. 3-4, 12.2025, p. 54-58.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research
Location- and time-resolved strain measurement in thrust roller bearings using thin-film sensors. / Konopka, Dennis; Steppeler, Tobias; Ottermann, Rico et al.
In: Forschung im Ingenieurwesen/Engineering Research, Vol. 89, No. 1, 83, 01.08.2025.
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In: Forschung im Ingenieurwesen/Engineering Research, Vol. 89, No. 1, 83, 01.08.2025.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
Self-Regenerative Mo-Based Solid Lubricant Coatings Deposited by APS as a PVD Alternative: Mechanical and Tribological Performance. / Konopka, Dennis; Crespo Martins, Ricardo; Dukat, Mareike et al.
In: Tribology transactions, Vol. 68, No. 5, 18.09.2025, p. 1036-1051.
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In: Tribology transactions, Vol. 68, No. 5, 18.09.2025, p. 1036-1051.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
Thin-film sensors on thrust bearing washers for temperature measurement directly in the mechanical rolling contact. / Steppeler, Tobias; Konopka, Dennis; Ottermann, Rico et al.
2025. 205 - 206 Paper presented at Sensor and Measurement Science International (SMSI 2025), Nürnberg, Bavaria, Germany.
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2025. 205 - 206 Paper presented at Sensor and Measurement Science International (SMSI 2025), Nürnberg, Bavaria, Germany.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › Research
A Review on Sensor-Integrating Machine Elements. / Kirchner, Eckhard; Wallmersperger, Thomas; Gwosch, Thomas et al.
In: Advanced Sensor Research, Vol. 3, No. 4, 2300113, 11.04.2024.
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In: Advanced Sensor Research, Vol. 3, No. 4, 2300113, 11.04.2024.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
Design of a smart test rig demonstrator combining novel sensor-integrating machine elements. / Konopka, Dennis; Steppeler, Tobias; Ottermann, Rico et al.
2024.
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2024.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › Research
Entwicklung einer Messelektronik zur Zustandsüberwachung von Wälzlagern mittels Integration von Dünnfilmsensoren. / Steppeler, Tobias; Siemßen, Hendrik; Ottermann, Rico et al.
2024. Paper presented at Dresdner Maschinenelemente Kolloquium, Dresden, Germany.
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2024. Paper presented at Dresdner Maschinenelemente Kolloquium, Dresden, Germany.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › Research
Investigation of the Hardness Development of Molybdenum Coatings under Thermal and Tribological Loading. / Behrens, Bernd-Arno; Stockburger, Eugen; Wester, Hendrik et al.
In: Lubricants, Vol. 11, No. 7, 283, 30.06.2023.
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In: Lubricants, Vol. 11, No. 7, 283, 30.06.2023.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
Advancements in monitoring of tribological stress in bearings using thin-film strain gauges. / Konopka, Dennis; Steppeler, Tobias; Ottermann, Rico et al.
2023. 1623-1634 Paper presented at 10th ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Smart Structures and Materials.
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2023. 1623-1634 Paper presented at 10th ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Smart Structures and Materials.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › Research › peer review
