Research Areas

Computational mechanics · Applied mathematics · Scientific computing

I develop mathematical models and numerical methods for complex fluid, solid, and coupled problems.

Landslide illustrating a large-deformation natural hazard problem

Current research

Material Point Method & Extreme Events

Numerical methods for solids and fluids undergoing large deformations, with particular emphasis on hydrological hazards and incompressible materials.

MPMLarge deformationsMixed formulationsKratos

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Streamlines through a transparent three-dimensional carotid artery geometry

Current research

Fluid–Structure Interaction & Hemodynamics

Coupled simulation of fluids and deformable structures, connecting numerical formulation development with cardiovascular flow problems.

FSIHemodynamicsCoupled problemsFEM

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Core expertise

Viscoelastic & Complex Fluid Flows

Stable and accurate finite element techniques for highly elastic flows, including thermal effects and challenging constitutive behavior.

FEMStabilizationLog-conformationThermal coupling

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Nordic Optical Telescope above a sea of clouds at Roque de los Muchachos Observatory

Selected applications Bob Tubbs / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Computational Aerodynamics & Engineering Applications

Simulation of complex flows in realistic geometries, from atmospheric effects around telescopes to transient aerodynamic loads in railway tunnels.

CFDMoving domainsTurbulenceReal geometries

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Methods & tools

Finite Element MethodMaterial Point MethodStabilized formulationsMixed formulationsMultiphysics couplingKratos MultiphysicsScientific computing

Research lines naturally overlap: the same numerical methods can connect fundamental developments, multiphysics problems, and applications across engineering and biomedicine.