Prof. Albers’ fundamental research philosophy is the simultaneous research on methods and processes of product engineering combined with the research on synthesis and validation of new technical systems whilst taking into account the significant role of the engineer within the product development process. Only this combination of research on systems, methods and processes enables a validation of the new development methods and processes immediately during projects of system research and to ensure their added value in practice.

Prof. Albers’ and his team investigate methods to analyze future market requirements and the innovation process of new product generations in the following research areas:

development and innovation management
product generation engineering
lightweight
methods of embodiment design
validation and NVH of technical systems
drive systems and mobility
tribological systems
clutches and brakes in drive systems
This research portfolio is embraced by three common and essential frameworks which are based on Systems Theory: iPeM – Integrated-Product-engineering-Model, IPEK-X-in-the-Loop-Approach to validate mechatronic systems and PGE – Product Generation Engineering.