Matthijs Langelaar

Matthijs Langelaar is a Full Professor at Delft University of Technology, leading the Computational Design and Mechanics research group. His work focuses on advancing computational design techniques, particularly topology optimization, for high-tech applications including additive manufacturing and nanomechanical systems.

• Delft University of Technology | Professor in Computational Design and Mechanics
• University of Twente | MSc in Mechanical Engineering
• Delft University of Technology | PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Langelaar's research spans multiple domains, including:

• Topology optimization for additive manufacturing
• Soft robotics and flexible feature mapping
• Flow problem optimization in mechanical systems
• Structural design for civil engineering applications
• Computational methods for nanomechanical resonators
• Continuum mechanics and parametric modeling

His recent publications highlight interdisciplinary trends in computational design, with applications in mechanical engineering, robotics, and civil infrastructure. Collaborations include institutions in Germany (DLR, University of Freiburg), the US (University of Colorado at Boulder), and South Korea (Seoul National University).

Langelaar's research group has produced over 158 publications and 16 datasets, including high-speed imaging data for industrial hopper discharge analysis. He has presented at major conferences on integrated mechatronic design optimization since 2014.