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Finite element methods · Graduate · Engineering
Topics
Implementation and software development
- Building a 1D/2D FE code in MATLAB or Python
- Open-source frameworks: FEniCS, deal.II survey
- Pre- and post-processing pipelines
- Verification using manufactured solutions
- Validation against benchmark problems
- Coupled multiphysics FE (thermal-stress-fluid)
- Isogeometric analysis overview
- Reduced-order modeling from FE snapshots
- Industry ANSYS/Abaqus scripting and automation
- Thesis using custom or extended FE tools
Research applications
- Biomechanics FE: tissue and implant modeling
- Crashworthiness and impact simulation
- Geomechanics and coupled poroelastic FE
- Electromagnetics FE formulations (survey)
- Topology optimization with FE sensitivities
- Uncertainty quantification in FE predictions
- Digital twin calibration with sensor data
- Publication-quality FE result visualization
- Conference presentation of FE research
- Qualifying exam FEM preparation
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Study units
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- Weak form and element formulations
Calculus of variations and Euler-Lagrange equations
Coming soon - Solvers and nonlinear extensions
Direct versus iterative linear solvers
Coming soon - Implementation and software development
Building a 1D/2D FE code in MATLAB or Python
Coming soon - Research applications
Biomechanics FE: tissue and implant modeling
Coming soon
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