Hüsnü Dal

Hüsnü Dal is a Professor at Middle East Technical University (METU) in Ankara, Turkey, specializing in computational mechanics of materials. His research bridges engineering and biomedical applications through advanced computational modeling techniques.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree, Middle East Technical University, 2001
• Master's Degree, University of Stuttgart, 2005
• PhD, Dresden University of Technology, 2011

Research Focus: Prof. Dal's work centers on computational micromechanics, multiscale and multifield problems, and materials theory. He investigates fracture in multiphysics media with applications in lithium-ion batteries and tissue mechanics, developing novel constitutive models for complex material behaviors under extreme conditions. His research integrates thermomechanical coupling, viscoplasticity, and data-driven approaches to solve engineering challenges in both synthetic polymers and biological systems.

Publication Trends: Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a dominant focus on data-driven constitutive modeling and phase-field fracture methods. His work spans rubber mechanics, polymeric foams, biological tissues, and battery materials, characterized by strong interdisciplinary connections between materials science, biomechanics, and computational engineering. Key themes include anisotropic hyperelasticity, thermo-viscoplastic fracture, and spatial property variations in additively manufactured materials.