Computational Mechanics & Scientific Computing
We develop efficient, precise algorithms to study and solve complex problems governed by the laws of mechanics. This plays a fundamental role in many important problems, such as materials design, tissue engineering, biomedical imaging, prediction of natural events, energy exploration and use, and more.

Research Areas
- Computational fluid dynamics
- Computational nonlinear poro-elasticity
- Computation of highly nonlinear mechanical systems
- Fluid-structure interaction
- Flow through porous media
- Fracture and fragmentation
- Inverse problems and optimization
- Multiscale approaches
- Uncertainty quantification on complex systems

Related Study Opportunities
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- Both programs offer a Computational Mechanics & Scientific Computing Study Track
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- In Computational Mechanics & Scientific Computing is a collaboration with the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science at Duke
- In Civil Engineering offers a concentration in Computational Engineering
Associated Faculty

Wilkins Aquino, Ph.D.
Professor in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science

Fred Boadu, Ph.D.
CEE Director of Master’s Studies, Associate Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering

John Dolbow, Ph.D.
Professor in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science

Henri P Gavin
W.H. Gardner Jr. Chair of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Professor in the Department of CEE

Johann Guilleminot, Ph.D.
Paul Ruffin Scarborough Associate Professor of Engineering

Tomasz Hueckel
Professor Emeritus in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

Joseph C. Nadeau
CEE Director of Undergraduate Studies, Professor of the Practice

Hossein (Amir) Salahshoor
Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Guglielmo Scovazzi, Ph.D.
Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Manolis Veveakis
Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
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