Material Point Method (MPM) Professors and Supervisors

Phu Nguyenمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

Monash UniversityAustralia

Dr. Phu Nguyen is a Lecturer in Structural Engineering at Monash University's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He holds a PhD in Computational Mechanics from Delft University of Technology (2011) and has held academic positions at Johns Hopkins University, Cardiff University, and the University of Adelaide before joining Monash in 2016. His expertise spans computational mechanics, phase-field fracture modeling, and multiscale material analysis. Education: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Hochiminh University of Technology (1998) Master of Science in Computational Mechanics, University of Liège (2005) PhD in Computational Mechanics, Delft University of Technology (2011) Research Interests: Focuses on computational modeling of failure in quasi-brittle materials (concrete, composites) using advanced numerical methods such as phase-field fracture, material point method (MPM), isogeometric analysis, and multiscale homogenization. Active in developing open-source computational tools like MPMat and Karamelo . Publications: Over 78 peer-reviewed articles, including highly cited works on meshless methods, phase-field fracture, and computational homogenization. Notable contributions to journals like Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering and Engineering Fracture Mechanics . Awards: ARC DECRA Fellowship (2016–2019) Best PhD Presentation Award (2010) CIFRE Scholarship Most Cited Article in Advances in Applied Mechanics (2025) Grants & Supervision: Leads research projects on hydraulic fracturing and composite failure. Supervised PhD student Tushar K Mandal. Active in teaching courses like CIV4235 (Advanced Structural Design) and CIV3284 (Concrete and Masonry Structures). Professional Roles: Editorial board member of Engineering Fracture Mechanics , Computers, Materials and Continua , and Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences . Reviews for top journals including Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering and International Journal of Numerical Methods in Engineering .

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Antonia Lareseمشاهده پروفایل

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Technical University of MunichGermany

Antonia Larese is an Associate Professor in Hydraulic and Maritime Constructions and Hydrology at the University of Padova, Italy, and a Hans Fischer Fellow at the Technical University of Munich (TUM-IAS). She holds a PhD in Structural Analysis from the Technical University of Catalonia (UPC) and has extensive postdoctoral experience, including fellowships at the Spanish Ministry and the Catalonian Government. Her research focuses on Computational Mechanics, Fluid-Structure Interaction, and advanced numerical methods like the Material Point Method (MPM) and Finite Element Method (FEM). She is a core developer of the open-source KRATOS Multiphysics platform. Affiliations: University of Padova (Department of Mathematics), TUM-IAS, and the International Center for Numerical Methods in Engineering (CIMNE). Education: M.Sc. in Civil Engineering (University of Padova, 2006), M.Sc. in Numerical Methods (UPC, 2011), PhD in Structural Analysis (UPC, 2012). Research Interests: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), fluid-structure interaction, unfitted numerical techniques, free surface flows, and non-Newtonian materials. Her work emphasizes innovative methods for simulating complex engineering systems, including porous media and protective structures against natural hazards. Her recent publications (2021–2024) address topics like sediment transport optimization, wind engineering applications, and coupled material point-discrete element methods. These studies highlight advancements in numerical modeling for environmental and geotechnical challenges. Awards: - Rita Levi Montalcini Fellowship (2018–2021) - Juan de la Cierva Fellowship (2017–2018) - Special Doctoral Award (UPC, 2014) - Best PhD Thesis finalist (SEMNI, 2012) Advising & Grants: She leads projects like the Digital Twins of Civil Structures (REACT) and collaborates on initiatives such as the Material Point Method (MPM) development. Her work bridges academic research with industrial applications in civil and environmental engineering. Labs/Teams: Active contributor to CIMNE’s research groups and the KRATOS Multiphysics open-source community, advancing computational tools for multiphysics problems.

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Gustav Grimstadمشاهده پروفایل

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Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyNorway

Geomechanics
Geotechnics
Soil Modeling
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Gustav Grimstad is a Professor at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at NTNU. His research focuses on advanced soil modeling, particularly in geomechanics and geotechnics, with emphasis on creep behavior of soft clays, permafrost dynamics, and landslide mechanics. He has developed influential models like the NGI-ADP model integrated into commercial software (e.g., Plaxis). His work bridges computational methods (e.g., MPM, FEA) with practical geotechnical challenges. Key research areas include hyperplastic constitutive modeling, progressive fracture in sensitive clays, and environmental applications such as carbon-negative soil reinforcement. He collaborates extensively on projects like NUNATARYUK addressing permafrost thawing impacts. His publications span over 20 years, with notable contributions to submarine landslide simulations, offshore wind foundation modeling, and frost heave phenomena. Dr. Grimstad’s expertise extends to numerical methods validation through centrifuge tests and field data, ensuring practical applicability of theoretical models. He advises on infrastructure resilience in challenging geotechnical contexts, including quick clay landslide mitigation and sustainable peat engineering.

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Zhen Chenمشاهده پروفایل

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University of Missouri , ColumbiaUnited States

Zhen Chen is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Nuclear Engineering Program at the University of Missouri, with an adjunct appointment in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. He specializes in blast-resistant design, nanotechnology, and simulation-based engineering science. His research focuses on material failure under extreme conditions, multi-scale modeling, and computational mechanics. He has received prestigious awards including the NSF CAREER Grant and ASME Fellowship. Education: PhD (University of New Mexico), MS (University of New Mexico), BE (Shanghai University). Prior to MU, he worked at Sandia National Laboratories and the New Mexico Engineering Research Institute. Research Interests: Blast-resistant structural systems Nanoporous materials and nanotechnology Material point method (MPM) and computational modeling Multi-scale simulation of materials Failure mechanisms in metals and composites Recent work emphasizes fluid-solid interactions in explosion-resistant designs, strain localization in laminated glass, and atomistic studies of nanoporous materials. Over 200 peer-reviewed articles demonstrate his contributions to computational mechanics and material science. Awards and Grants: NSF CAREER Award (2015) ASME Fellow (2019) Funding from NSF, AFOSR, ARO, and Sandia National Labs His work bridges micro- and macro-scale phenomena, with applications in aerospace, civil infrastructure, and defense systems. Active collaborations span mechanical, nuclear, and materials engineering disciplines.

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Gudmund Reidar Eiksundمشاهده پروفایل

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Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyNorway

Gudmund Reidar Eiksund is a Professor at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, NTNU. He holds a Dr. degree in Geotechnics from NTNU (1994) and has extensive experience in offshore geotechnics, having worked at SINTEF Geotechnics (1994–2005) and as a consultant at GeoPartner Marin AS (2005–2011). His research focuses on offshore geotechnical engineering, particularly foundation design for offshore wind turbines, submarine landslide dynamics, and soil-structure interaction. He leads studies on clay-rich submarine landslides using advanced numerical methods like the Material Point Method (MPM) coupled with computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Recent work includes analyzing seismic-induced landslide mechanisms and erosion effects on clays under rapid flows. Key research areas include geotechnical risk analysis for offshore structures, cyclic loading effects on monopiles, and probabilistic modeling of soil behavior. His work integrates geotechnical and structural analyses for offshore wind turbines, emphasizing cost reduction through optimized designs. Collaborations involve institutions like SINTEF, CRC Press, and international partners such as the Japan Society of Civil Engineers. Eiksund has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed articles and conference papers since 2017, focusing on offshore wind foundations, submarine landslide modeling, and soil mechanics. His research bridges experimental testing (e.g., centrifuge tests, physical model tests) with computational methods (CFD-MPM, finite element models). He advises on geohazard mitigation strategies and participates in projects like REDWIN, aiming to reduce offshore wind energy costs through integrated geotechnical-structural design. Notable contributions include developing macro-element models for monopile foundations, evaluating pile driving effects on slope stability, and assessing frost-induced soil behavior through x-ray tomography. His work addresses challenges in heterogeneous soil conditions, installation effects, and long-term reliability of offshore infrastructure under cyclic loading and seismic events.

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Michael Kaliskeمشاهده پروفایل

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Dresden University of TechnologyGermany

Michael Kaliske is a full-time Professor at Technische Universität Wien , specializing in computational mechanics and material modeling. His research focuses on advanced numerical methods like phase-field modeling, material point method (MPM), and digital twin frameworks for civil, mechanical, and materials engineering applications. Research Interests: Phase-field approaches for fracture and fatigue analysis Micromechanical homogenization techniques Multiphysics modeling of concrete and geopolymer materials Digital twin systems for infrastructure and tire technology Recent Article Trends: His 2025 publications emphasize phase-field modeling of multi-material interactions (wood, concrete, tempered glass), AI integration for pavement diagnostics, and multiscale approaches for high-strain-rate concrete analysis. The 2024 works focus on snow mechanics, viscoelastic modeling, and numerical stabilization methods in MPM.

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Charles Augardeمشاهده پروفایل

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Durham UniversityUnited Kingdom

Professor Charles Augarde is the Head of the Department of Engineering at Durham University and holds the rank of Professor of Civil Engineering. He previously worked in industry as a Chartered Engineer before pursuing academic roles at Oxford University and the University of Westminster. His research focuses on numerical modeling in geotechnical and structural engineering, particularly using finite element, meshless, and scaled boundary methods. He is also a leading expert in unsaturated soil mechanics and sustainable earthen construction. Education: BEng in Engineering from Lancaster University (1986), MSc in Structural Engineering from Heriot-Watt University (1993), DPhil (PhD) in Engineering Science from Oxford University (1997). Research Interests : Computational Mechanics, Geotechnical Engineering, Meshless Methods, Finite Elements, Computational Fracture, Earthen Construction, Unsaturated Soil Mechanics. Contributions : Editor for journals like Acta Geotechnica and Theoretical & Applied Fracture Mechanics . Past President of the UK Association for Computational Mechanics (2016–2019), and member of ISSMGE committees. Recognized as a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers. Administrative Roles : Deputy Head (Postgraduate) in Durham’s Science Faculty, Undergraduate Admissions Tutor, and Director of Postgraduate Research. Active in curriculum development, including teaching nonlinear solid mechanics and civil design courses. Key Projects : Development of the Material Point Method (MPM) for geotechnical modeling, studies on rammed earth construction durability, and offshore energy foundation innovations.

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Andi Makarim Katiliمشاهده پروفایل

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Technical University of MunichGermany

Andi Makarim Katili is a Research Associate at the Chair of Structural Analysis at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). He holds an M.Sc. in Computational Mechanics (2023, TUM) and a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (2019, Universitas Indonesia). His research focuses on computational mechanics, structural analysis, and numerical methods, including particle methods (Material Point Method), finite-element technology, isogeometric analysis, shell analysis, and modeling of natural hazards. He contributes to projects like CoDA, Mistralwind, and FlexWing, and teaches courses on finite element methods and structural analysis. His work involves developing advanced structural analysis tools and collaborating on interdisciplinary engineering challenges. Education: M.Sc. Computational Mechanics, Technical University of Munich (2019–2023) B.Sc. Civil Engineering, Universitas Indonesia (2015–2019) Research Interests: Particle methods (MPM) for natural hazard modeling Isogeometric analysis and design of membrane structures Structural optimization for additive manufacturing Wind engineering and fluid-structure interaction Numerical methods for composite materials and shell structures Software Contributions: Carat++ (finite element software) Kratos Multiphysics (open-source framework) WindGenerator and Kiwi!3d

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Gudmund Reidar Eiksundمشاهده پروفایل

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Norwegian University of Science And TechnologyNorway

Gudmund Reidar Eiksund is a Professor in Geotechnical Engineering at NTNU's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, within the Faculty of Engineering. He holds a PhD from NTNU (1994) and has extensive experience in geotechnical design of offshore foundations, including roles at SINTEF and Geopartner Marin. His research focuses on submarine landslides, offshore wind turbine foundations, and soil-structure interaction. Education: PhD in Geotechnical Engineering, NTNU (1994) Research Interests: Dr. Eiksund specializes in geotechnical challenges for offshore infrastructure, including: Numerical modeling of submarine landslides using advanced methods like MPM-CFD coupling Dynamic and cyclic behavior of monopile foundations in clay/sand Installation effects on pile performance Risk assessment and reliability analysis for offshore geotechnical systems Publications: His recent work emphasizes innovative approaches to: Submarine landslide mechanics and impact forces on offshore structures Pore-pressure development in frozen soils Macro-element models for integrated structural-geotechnical analyses Lab/Team Affiliations: Active in multidisciplinary projects involving computational geotechnics and physical modeling, collaborating with SINTEF and international researchers.

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Wojciech Sołowskiمشاهده پروفایل

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Aalto UniversityFinland

Wojciech Sołowski is an Associate Professor at Aalto University's Department of Civil Engineering, specializing in computational geotechnical engineering. His research focuses on numerical modeling techniques like the Finite Element Method (FEM) and Material Point Method (MPM), applied to geotechnical challenges such as soil behavior, unsaturated soils, and offshore site characterization. He holds a Doctoral degree from Durham University (2009). His work addresses topics including THMC coupling in soils, soil improvement methods, and vibration mitigation. He leads projects like GEOMEASURE, advancing offshore geotechnical analysis, and COMPACTIT, promoting low-carbon soil improvement. His recent publications emphasize numerical simulations of seabed shear strength, cone penetrometer testing, and slope stability analysis. He actively contributes to international committees such as the International Society for Soil Mechanics and the European Regional Technical Committee for Numerical Methods.

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Ali Monzerمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

University of BirminghamUnited Kingdom

Dr Ali Monzer is a Teaching Fellow in Civil Engineering at the University of Birmingham, specializing in Geotechnical Engineering. He holds a PhD (2023) and MSc (2018) from the University of Birmingham, and a BSc in Petroleum Geoscience from the American University of Beirut (2016). His research focuses on advanced numerical modeling (FEM/MPM) for soil-fluid interactions, sustainable infrastructure using recycled materials, and geotechnical asset management. As Geotechnical Engineering Labs Coordinator, he supports teaching innovation and lab resources. His research interests include soil-structure interaction, innovative construction materials, and geotechnical asset management. He contributed to the ERDF-funded ARLI project on low-impact raw materials. Professional affiliations include the Institute of Civil Engineers and the British Geotechnical Association. His teaching spans modules such as Soil Mechanics, Foundation Engineering, and Ground Investigation, emphasizing pedagogical innovation. He advises on geotechnical consulting projects and collaborates with industry partners on low-carbon construction solutions.

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Rebecca Brannonمشاهده پروفایل

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University of UtahUnited States

Rebecca Brannon is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah, specializing in computational solid mechanics and constitutive modeling. She holds a PhD in Engineering Mechanics from the University of Wisconsin, Madison (1992), an MS from the same university (1988), and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of New Mexico (1987). Her research focuses on improving the accuracy, stability, and efficiency of plasticity models, damage mechanics, poroelasticity, and advanced numerical methods like the Material Point Method (MPM). Key contributions include mesoscale validation techniques, constitutive model development (e.g., ARENA and Kayenta), and tensor analysis frameworks for engineering applications. Her work bridges theory and application, addressing challenges in shock physics, rock mechanics, and biomedical engineering (e.g., ceramic hip prosthesis wear). She has pioneered methods for uncertainty quantification in damage models, verification frameworks for computational mechanics, and visualization tools for tensor fields. Notable projects include modeling hypervelocity impact, blast effects on geologic materials, and analyzing deformation-induced anisotropy in porous media. Brannon has led interdisciplinary initiatives, such as the ONR MURI project on soil blast modeling, and contributed to software development (e.g., CTH and Uintah-MPM). Her expertise spans experimental validation (using XCT data), numerical algorithm design, and thermodynamic consistency in constitutive equations. Her research underscores the importance of rigorous validation and the integration of micro-scale heterogeneity into macro-scale models.

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Miguel Martín Stickleمشاهده پروفایل

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Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM)Spain

Miguel Martín Stickle serves as a University Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science Applied to Civil and Naval Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Madrid. He holds active memberships in the Computational Mechanics Group, Center for Research in Computational Simulation (CCS), and R&D+i Center for Smart and Sustainable Civil Infrastructure (CIVILis), while also preparing to assume the role of Deputy Director for the International Doctoral School (EID) starting June 2025. His academic foundation includes a Mathematics degree from Complutense University of Madrid and a PhD from the Polytechnic University of Madrid. Dr. Martín Stickle's research centers on Computational Geomechanics , specializing in hydro-mechanical modeling of granular porous media under large deformations. He pioneers numerical techniques including Finite Element Method (FEM), Smoothed-Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH), Material-Point Method (MPM), and Optimal Transportation Meshfree (OTM) to simulate flow-type landslides for disaster mitigation. His work bridges Civil Engineering and Applied Mathematics with direct societal impact in infrastructure safety. As Principal Investigator for the Ministry of Science-funded project "Coupled particle-based simulation models: application to rapid landslides and waves generated in reservoirs, lakes and bays" (PID2019-105630GB-I00), he has secured competitive grants under H2020, FP7, and Spain-Italy integrated actions, complemented by 20+ international conference presentations. His institutional engagement spans the Computational Mechanics Group and CCS, driving collaborative advancements in computational simulation for civil engineering challenges.

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