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Prof. Dr. Xiaoying Zhuang
Email: zhuang@iop.uni-hannover.de
Affiliation: Institute of Photonics, Department of Mathematics and Physics, Leibniz University, Hanover, 30167, Germany
Research Interests: Multiscale methods, inverse analysis, optimization, computational materials engineering, peridynamics, fracture mechanics, nano energy harvesters, biomechanics
Prof. Dr. Klaus Hackl
Email: klaus.hackl@rub.de
Affiliation: Institute of Mechanics of Materials, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, 44801, Germany
Research Interests: Development of models for materials with internal structure and complex behavior, numerical methods, physical processes, nonlinear finite element analysis of structures
Dr. Han Hu
Email: hanhu@iop.uni-hannover.de
Affiliation: Institute of Photonics, Department of Mathematics and Physics, Leibniz University Hannover, Hanover, 30167, Germany
Research Interests: computational modelling of flexoelectricity, computational contact mechanics, Isogeometric analysis, uncertainty quantification and friction-induced vibration problems
Accurate modeling of multiphysics phenomena, in which multiple physical fields interact across scales, is essential for understanding and designing complex engineering systems. These types of problems arise in a variety of applications, including energy conversion and storage devices, biomedical systems, micro/nano-electromechanical structures, and advanced manufacturing processes. Capturing the coupled behaviour of mechanical, electrical, thermal, chemical and other fields requires robust, efficient and versatile computational methods to be developed.
This special issue seeks to highlight recent developments in numerical modeling, simulation algorithms and computational frameworks tailored to complex multiphysics problems. We particularly welcome contributions that address novel electromechanical couplings, such as flexoelectricity, which plays a key role in nanoscale devices, smart materials, and soft matter systems. Relevant topics include, but are not limited to, the multiscale and multiphysics modeling of composite structures, interfacial and fracture mechanics in coupled systems, phase-field and variational approaches, and topology optimization involving multiple physical fields.
The aim of this Special Issue is to foster collaboration and disseminate the latest breakthroughs in the computational aspects of multiphysics phenomena.
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