Our research efforts are mainly devoted to exploring advanced computational theory and techniques to revolutionize functional product design procedure, and to advance the development of cutting-edge engineering design and analysis algorithms and technologies. It focuses on a seamless integrated design and analysis workflow to achieve a full design automation, and an intelligent developing strategy to leverage numerical analysis, computational physics, artificial intelligence and parallel computing to produce a high-standard performance. The research is related to various aspects of engineering structure design fields, in particular, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Aided Engineering (CAE), Additive Manufacturing, Meta-materials and porous structures, biscale topology optimization. The research has turned out more than 50 publications in leading international publications, including JCAD, CMAME, IJNME, JCP etc, and found wide industrial applications in key national development. The researches are currently supported by projects from NSFC, the Ministry of Science and Technology and leading technological companies.
Analysis of heterogeneous structures of non-separated scales using curved bridge nodes.
Design optimization of interconnected porous structures using extended triply periodic minimal surfaces.
A novel application framework for self-supporting topology optimization
Cellular structure design based on free material optimization under connectivity control
Building print-ready structures in biscale topology optimization framework
Direct design to stress mapping for cellular structures
Free isotropic material optimization via second order cone programming
Texture-guided generative structural designs under local control
Students interested in intelligent design, deep learning, digital materials, and flexible robotics are welcome to apply for graduate studies. Applicants are required to have some experience in computer programming or computing theories and methods.
