Computational Mechanics Modeling with a focus on multi-scale structure-materials analysis and simulations, multi-physics modeling and simulation of multi-functional materials, materials characterization, process modeling, and emerging fields like Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME). Specific areas of activity include:
- Multiple Spatial and Temporal Scale Modeling and Simulations of Mechanical-Electro-Magnetic Phenomena, Applied to Antenna and Sensor Applications
- Multi Spatial and Temporal Scale Image-Based Modeling of Polycrystalline Materials
- Multi Spatial and Temporal Scale Image-Based Modeling of Composite Materials
- Multi-Scale Material Characterization and Virtual Image Simulation
- Fatigue and Life Prediction of Metals and Composites with Experimental Integration
- Brittle and Ductile Failure of Heterogeneous Materials
- Instabilities in Thermal Barrier Coatings
- Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Polymeric and Metallic Materials
- Probabilistic Methods in Multi-Scale Modeling
- Metal Forming and Materials Processing Simulation and Design
- Novel Finite Element Model Development with Adaptivity
- Biomaterials and Design of Bio-Implant and Prosthetics