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Véronique Lazarus is a Professor of Solid Mechanics at ENSTA Paris, conducting research at IMSIA (a joint laboratory involving ENSTA, EDF, CEA, and CNRS). She leads research in the Materials and Structure (MS) team within the Mechanics Unit (UME) and has made significant contributions to fracture mechanics, particularly in brittle materials and additive manufacturing applications.
Her research focuses on fragile fracture mechanics, combining theoretical, numerical, and experimental approaches. She specializes in understanding crack propagation, fracture resistance of materials, and the mechanics of fracture in anisotropic and additively manufactured materials. Her work bridges fundamental mechanics with practical applications in materials science and engineering.
The recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on phase-field modeling of fracture, with particular attention to crack path prediction, mesh sensitivity, and the influence of material anisotropy. Her research also explores the connections between computational methods and experimental validation, particularly using digital image correlation techniques to measure stress intensity factors along complex crack paths.
- 2023 ONERA Prize - 'Mechanical Sciences for Aeronautics and Aerospace', French Academy of Sciences
- 2015 Paul Doistau-Blutet Prize, French Academy of Sciences
- 2012 Institut Universitaire de France (IUF) member
- 2021 Member of the General Assembly of the French National Committee of Mechanics (CNFM)
- 2020+1 Organization of the thematic session 'Fracture mechanics' at ICTAM
Professor Lazarus has been actively involved in the fracture mechanics community, organizing sessions at major international conferences and contributing to the theoretical foundations of crack propagation. Her research has practical implications for structural integrity assessment in various engineering fields, particularly in aerospace applications as recognized by the ONERA Prize. She collaborates extensively with researchers across France and internationally, as evidenced by her numerous co-authored publications.
Her laboratory work centers on the Materials and Structure team within the Mechanics Unit at ENSTA Paris, operating within the broader IMSIA research institute. This collaborative environment allows for integration of theoretical, computational, and experimental approaches to fracture mechanics problems, with applications spanning traditional materials to those produced through additive manufacturing techniques.
