Optimization of Resin Infusion Processing for Composite Materials: Simulation and Characterization Strategies A thesis accepted by the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering and Geodesy of the University of Stuttgart in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Engineering Sciences (Dr.-Ing.) by Andrew George born in California, USA Committee chair: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Klaus Drechsler Committee member: Prof. Staffan Lundström Ph.D. Committee member: Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Rudolf Voit-Nitschmann Date of Defense: 15 March 2011 Institute of Aircraft Design University of Stuttgart 2011