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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

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News & Updates

Paper accepted in Engineering with Computers

December 2024

Our paper "Toward engineering lattice structures with the material point method (MPM)" is accepted in Engineering with Computers.

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Paper published in Engineering Failure Analysis

November 2024

Our paper "Numerical modeling of the effects of impact conditions, foundation stiffness, and cable pretension on the behavior of high-tension guard cable systems" is published in Engineering Failure Analysis.

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Engineering Mechanics Institute (EMI) Conference

May 2024

Prof. Giraldo-Londoño presents at the Engineering Mechanics Institute (EMI) Conference.

Engineering Mechanics Institute (EMI) Conference

May 2024

Ph.D. student Rogelio Muñeton-Lopez presents at the Engineering Mechanics Institute (EMI) Conference.

Engineering Mechanics Institute (EMI) Conference

May 2024

Ph.D. student Juan Pablo Giraldo-Isaza presents at the Engineering Mechanics Institute (EMI) Conference.

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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.

Undergraduate students
  • If you are interested in visiting Mizzou to gain research experience over the summer, please apply through the Summer Undergraduate Research Program.
  • If you are a MU undergraduate and want to get involved with undergraduate research, please apply through the Undergraduate Honors Research Fellowship and express your interest in conducting research under the supervision of Prof. Giraldo-Londoño.
  • Current MU undergraduates can also get involved in research through an independent study for academic credit. If you are interested, please contact Prof. Giraldo-Londoño with your CV and transcripts.

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Contact · ogiraldo@missouri.edu