Stress-constrained topology optimization formulation appears in the Proceedings of the Royal Society A
An Augmented Lagrangian formulation allows to solve topology optimization problems with thousands of local stress constraints.
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Multi-phase viscoelastic material design appears in Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering
Topology optimization formulation finds optimized multi-phase viscoelastic microstructures with tailored energy dissipation.
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Paper on stress-constrained topology optimization appears in Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization
Augmented Lagrangian formulation enables topology optimization to solve mass minimization problems with over one million local von Mises stress constraints.
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Welcome to the COMO Laboratory!
COmputational Mechanics and Optimization Laboratory
We are working to advance the fields of topology optimization and computational fracture mechanics by developing new theories and numerical implementations to simulate and optimize complex engineering systems.
We are particularly interested in:
- Stress-constrained topology optimization
- Multi-physics topology optimization
- Microstructure design
- Multi-scale topology optimization
- Additive manufacturing
- Fracture of rate-dependent materials
- Mechanics of self-healing materials
News & Updates
Paper published in Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering
July 2026
Our paper "A phase-field formulation for fracture modeling of rate- and temperature-dependent materials" is published in Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering.
Engineering Mechanics Institute (EMI) Conference
June 2026
Ph.D. student Rogelio Muñeton-Lopez presents at the Engineering Mechanics Institute (EMI) Conference.
Engineering Mechanics Institute (EMI) Conference
June 2026
Ph.D. student Juan Pablo Giraldo-Isaza presents at the Engineering Mechanics Institute (EMI) Conference.
Engineering Mechanics Institute (EMI) Conference
June 2026
Ph.D. student Camdon Murphy presents at the Engineering Mechanics Institute (EMI) Conference.
Paper accepted in Composite Structures
October 2025
Our paper "A local approach to stress-constrained topology optimization of multi-material structures" is accepted in Composite Structures.
Opportunities
We are always looking for self-motivated, independent, and intellectually curious members!
If you are interested in joining our group or have any questions, please contact Prof. Giraldo-Londoño.
Graduate students
- Prospective M.S. or Ph.D. students are invited to explore our Active Research areas. If you are interested, please apply to the Mizzou graduate program in Civil and Environmental Engineering and indicate your interest in working with Prof. Giraldo-Londoño.
- Current M.S. students can get involved in research through independent study for academic credit. If you are interested, please contact Prof. Giraldo-Londoño with your CV, publications (if any), and transcripts.