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 Mechancis 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
Welcome our new Ph.D. student in Civil Engineering
January 2023
Juan Pablo Giraldo-Isaza was awarded the Dean’s Engineering Excellence Fellowship joining MU as Ph.D. student working on topology optimization and 3D-printing of multi-material structures. Welcome to the COMO family!
2022 Society of Engineering Science (SES) Annual Technical Meeting
October 2022
Prof. Giraldo-Londoño presents at the 2022 SES Conference.
O’Neill Fellowship
August 2022
M.S. student Rogelio Muñeton-Lopez won the James W. and Joan M. O’Neill Fellowship in Engineering. Congratulations!
16th International Symposium on Functionally Graded Materials (FGM 2022)
August 2022
Prof. Giraldo-Londoño presents at the 16th International Symposium on Functionally Graded Materials (FGM 2022). In honor of the NAE Recognition of Prof. Glaucio Paulino.
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.