Andres Galvis Rodriguez

Andres Galvis Rodriguez is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, University of Portsmouth. He specializes in multiscale modelling, lithium-ion battery degradation, and micromechanical analysis of heterogeneous materials. His research involves developing novel mathematical models and computational tools, including the BESLE software for boundary element analysis of heterogeneous materials. He collaborates with Brazilian researchers on advancing thermo-elasticity modules for BESLE.

Teaching responsibilities include coordinating modules in Solid Mechanics & Dynamics and Engineering Mathematics. His work focuses on finite element and boundary element methods, with applications to battery systems, composite materials, and bone structures. The BESLE software, co-developed by Dr. Galvis Rodriguez, is a pioneering open-source tool for simulating anisotropic and isotropic materials using parallel computing.

Current research emphasizes the mechanical behavior of lithium-ion electrodes via homogenization techniques and fatigue analysis in composite-repaired structures. His contributions bridge computational mechanics and materials science, addressing challenges in energy storage and structural integrity.