Computational Mechanics
The Computational Mechanics Group develops models and computational frameworks to describe complex mechanical processes, with the ultimate goal of enabling computational material, process and structural design and optimization. Their research deploys modern simulation methods and develops them further to meet the ever-increasing demand for accuracy and efficiency. The group also values and pursues experimental validation and, whenever needed, develops new testing setups and techniques. The focus at this moment is especially on fracture and fatigue mechanics, contact and interface mechanics, and modeling and simulation of additive manufacturing processes. Research methods are based on multiscale and multifield modeling, high-performance computing, mechanical testing including computed tomography and the related imaging techniques, and data-driven approaches.
Group lead: Prof. Laura De Lorenzis