Research @ commatsys

Our research in computational mechanics is characterized by the complementary balance between fundamental research on complex systems behaviour, like the one observed in fracture, fragmentation, morphogenesis or granular matter on different scales and practical predictions for building materials and structures with a strong focus on wood materials. We combine expertise in diverse Discrete Element Methods (DEM) with curiosity on fracture and fragmentation, dry, wet or suspended granular dynamics, constitutive modeling and morphogenesis. We are not focused on a specific material, but understand systems behaviour in a more general and abstract manner. We always use the most suitable numerical method, tailored and extended for the unsolved scientific question.

The group started in 2019 but is the continuation of the computational mechanics sub-group established by Falk Wittel during his work at the chair of Computational Physics for Building Materials with Prof. Hans Herrmann.