Professor for Flight Mechanics and Flight Controls

Institute for Aeronautical Engineering, Universität der Bundeswehr München

 

Research Interests:

Nonlinear flight control for manned and unmanned aerial vehicles and the practical application of model-based design in the development processes for safety critical application. Additionally, model-based reconfiguration of control systems is another research topic he is currently pursuing.

In his research projects he closely cooperates with the Institute of Flight System Dynamics at Technical University of Munich, the Helmut Schmidt University/University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg (HSU), as well as small and medium sized companies.

 

Speech title: Model-Based Development for Next-Generation Aerospace Systems

 

Abstract：The emergence of new technologies and applications in the aerospace domain —such as electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) systems—has significantly increased the demand for advanced algorithmic functionalities. As a result, software systems are growing in complexity and scale, posing substantial challenges for engineering teams. These challenges are particularly acute when development cycles must remain short due to cost constraints, while the software concurrently takes on a greater share of safety-critical functions. This evolution necessitates adherence to development standards and certification processes to ensure safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

Model-Based Development (MBD) has emerged as a key approach to managing this complexity. Using open- and closed-loop simulations, early-stage verification and validation of requirements, and automatic code generation, MBD enables accelerated development while maintaining compliance with aerospace standards. These advantages have led to its widespread adoption, particularly among startups and small enterprises in the aerospace sector.

To support the effective application of MBD in safety-critical environments, a process-oriented build tool has been developed in collaboration between the Institute for Aeronautical Engineering at UniBw M and the Institute of Flight System Dynamics at TUM. The tool provides a standardized development environment based on the MathWorks’ MATLAB/Simulink toolchain, ensuring consistency and full traceability across all development artifacts—an essential requirement for compliance with standards such as DO-178C and DO-331.

This presentation will highlight key aspects of a process-oriented development tool designed to support Model-Based Development in safety-critical aerospace applications. Best practices for its use will be discussed in the context of the development of flight control functions for an eVTOL system.

 

Bio-Sketch:

Since 2016 Stephan Myschik has been a Professor for Flight Mechanics and Flight Controls at the Institute for Aeronautical Engineering, Universität der Bundeswehr München, focusing on applied research in nonlinear flight control for unmanned aerial vehicles and the practical application of model-based design in the development processes for safety critical applications.

Prior to his current role, he gained industry experience being an Application Engineering Manager at The MathWorks GmbH and as a project manager for Flight simulation and flight controls at IABG mbH in Ottobrunn, Germany.

Before that he pursued his PhD in the field of sensor data fusion and flight state estimation at TUM.

Stephan Myschik is a Senior Member of AIAA and a member of DGLR.