Matías Braun

Matías Braun is a Spanish academic researcher specializing in computational mechanics and fracture mechanics, currently affiliated with the GREEN Nebrija Research Group on Automotive Engineering at Nebrija University. He obtained his doctorate in 2016 from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid under the supervision of Dr. José Fernández Sáez, with a thesis on discrete models for quasi-brittle fracture problems.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (2016) - Thesis: "Desarrollo e implementación de modelos discretos aplicados a problemas de fractura cuasi-frágil"

Research Focus:

His research encompasses advanced computational modeling techniques applied to complex materials and structures. Primary areas include:

• Development and implementation of discrete/lattice models for fracture analysis
• Mesoscale modeling of concrete and composite materials
• Topology optimization for composite repair patches
• Defect analysis in additive manufacturing processes
• Dynamic fracture mechanics and wave propagation
• Sustainable materials incorporating recycled components

Research Trends:

Recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on cutting-edge applications including phase field modeling for rubber-reinforced concrete, metaconcrete behavior analysis, and additive manufacturing defect characterization. His work bridges fundamental fracture mechanics with practical engineering applications in automotive, civil, and manufacturing sectors.

Research Group Affiliation:

Active member of the GREEN Nebrija Research Group on Automotive Engineering, contributing to the development of advanced computational tools for mechanical analysis in automotive applications.