Conference talks at 18th US National Congress on Computational Mechanics

Jul 21, 2025·
Prashant K. Jha
Prashant K. Jha
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Abstract
At the 18th U.S. National Congress on Computational Mechanics (USNCCM18) in Chicago, the CEAD Lab presented two complementary research efforts. The first introduces a nodal finite element approximation (NFEM) for peridynamics, enabling seamless coupling of fracture mechanics with other physics—such as corrosion and heat diffusion—via standard finite element methods. The second explores neural operators for accelerating parameter estimation and topology optimization, focusing on strategies to control approximation errors in data-limited scenarios. Applications include parameter inference in diffusion and elasticity problems and topology optimization of magnetic soft materials.
Date
Jul 21, 2025 12:00 AM
Event
Location

Chicago, IL

540 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

Peridynamics Multiphysics Neural Operator Topology Optimization
Prashant K. Jha
Authors
Prashant K. Jha
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Our group uses mechanics, applied mathematics, and computational science to understand and represent the complex behavior of materials, e.g., functional soft materials and granular materials.