Dr. Michael Budnitzki

Journal Publications

• Tandogan, I.T., Budnitzki, M., Sandfeld, S., 2025. A multi-physics model for the evolution of grain microstructure, International Journal of Plasticity 185, 104201. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijplas.2024.104201
• Wallburg F., Kuna M., Budnitzki M., Schoenfelder S, 2022. A Material Removal Coefficient for Diamond Wire Sawing of Silicon. Wear 504-505, 204400. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2022.204400
• Laschet G., Abouridouane M., Fernández M., Budnitzki M., Bergs T., 2022. Microstructure impact on the machining of two gear steels. Part 1: Derivation of effective flow curves, Materials Science and Engineering: A, Volume 845, 143125. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2022.143125.
• Budnitzki, M., Sandfeld, S., 2021. A model for the interaction of dislocations with planar defects based on Allen–Cahn type microstructure evolution coupled to strain gradient elasticity. Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids 150, 104222. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmps.2020.104222
• Burgold, A., Droste, M., Seupel, A., Budnitzki, M., Biermann, H., Kuna, M., 2020. Modeling of the cyclic deformation behavior of austenitic TRIP-steels. International Journal of Plasticity 133, 102792. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijplas.2020.102792
• Böttger, B., Apel, M., Budnitzki, M., Eiken, J., Laschet, G., Zhou, B., 2020. Calphad coupled phase-field model with mechano-chemical contributions and its application to rafting of γ’ in CMSX-4. Computational Materials Science 184, 109909. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.commatsci.2020.109909
• Rajendran, Mohan Kumar, Kuna, M., Budnitzki, M., 2020. Undercooling versus stress induced martensitic phase transformation: The case of MgO – partially stabilized zirconia. Computational Materials Science 174, 109460. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.commatsci.2019.109460
• Wallburg, F., Kuna, M., Budnitzki, M., Schoenfelder, S., 2020. Experimental and numerical analysis of scratching induced damage during diamond wire sawing of silicon. Wear 454–455, 203328. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2020.203328
• Budnitzki, M., Kuna, M., 2019. Scratching of silicon surfaces. International Journal of Solids and Structures 162, 211–216. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2018.11.024
• Budnitzki, M., Kuna, M., 2017. Experimental and numerical investigations on stress induced phase transitions in silicon. International Journal of Solids and Structures 106, 294–304. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2016.09.006
• Budnitzki, M., Kuna, M., 2016. Stress induced phase transitions in silicon. Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids 95, 64–91. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmps.2016.03.017
• Hensl, Th., Mühlich, U., Budnitzki, M., Kuna, M., 2015. An eigenstrain approach to predict phase transformation and self-accommodation in partially stabilized zirconia. Acta Materialia 86, 361–373. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actamat.2014.12.032
• Budnitzki, M., Kuna, M., 2012. Modeling silicon under contact loading conditions: aspects of non-associated flow. Technische Mechanik 32, 146–154. https://journals.ub.ovgu.de/index.php/techmech/article/view/710
• Budnitzki, M., Kuna, M., 2012. A thermomechanical constitutive model for phase transformations in silicon under pressure and contact loading conditions. International Journal of Solids and Structures 49, 1316–1324. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2012.02.004
• Budnitzki, M., Scates, M.C., Ritchie, R.O., Stach, E.A., Muhlstein, C.L., Pierron, O.N., 2010. The effects of cubic stiffness on fatigue characterization resonator performance. Sensors and Actuators, a: Physical 157, 228–234. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sna.2009.11.020
• Budnitzki, M., Pierron, O., 2009. The influence of nanoscale atomic-layer-deposited alumina coating on the fatigue behavior of polycrystalline silicon thin films. Applied Physics Letters 94. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3112565
• Budnitzki, M., Pierron, O.N., 2009. Highly localized surface oxide thickening on polycrystalline silicon thin films during cyclic loading in humid environments. Acta Materialia 57, 2944–2955. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.actamat.2009.03.004

Proceedings and Book Chapters

• Rajendran, M.K., Budnitzki, M., Kuna, M., 2020. Multi-scale Modeling of Partially Stabilized Zirconia with Applications to TRIP-Matrix Composites. Springer Series in Materials Science 298, 679–721. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-42603-3_21
• Seupel, A., Burgold, A., Prüger, S., Budnitzki, M., Kuna, M., 2020. Modeling of the Thermomechanical Behavior, Damage, and Fracture of High Alloy TRIP-Steel. Springer Series in Materials Science 298, 723–769. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-42603-3_22
• Strobl, R., Budnitzki, M., Sandfeld, S., 2020. Properties of Phase Microstructures and Their Interaction with Dislocations in the Context of TRIP Steel Systems. Springer Series in Materials Science 298, 771–792. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-42603-3_23
• Budnitzki, M., Kuna, M., 2011. A novel constitutive law for Silicon under contact loading. Proceedings in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics 11, 357–358. https://doi.org/10.1002/pamm.201110170

Other Publications

• Budnitzki, M., 2014. Constitutive modeling and experimental investigations of phase transitions in silicon under contact loading. Dissertation, TU Bergakademie Freiberg, ISBN: 978-3-86012-493-2. https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:bsz:105-qucosa2-708866
• Budnitzki, M., 2009. Mikromechanische Modellierung der Rissbildung in monokristallinem Silizium beim Mikrohärteeindruckvorgang. Diploma Thesis, TU Berlin.
• Budnitzki, M., 2008. Influence of the Environment and Alumina Coatings on the Fatigue Degradation of Polycrystalline Silicon Films. MS Thesis, Georgia Institute of Technology. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/31766