Posters
Selected posters presented by members of our research group are listed below and available for download.
Topology optimization and additive manufacturing
Authors: Glaucio H. Paulino's group
UMass Lowell, 2017.
Download Poster (File size: 2.10MB)
A Paradigm for Higher Order Mixed Polygonal Elements for Finite Elasticity
Authors: Heng Chi, Cameron Talischi, Oscar Lopez-Pamies, and Glaucio H. Paulino
Poster presentation given at the Polytopal Element Methods in Mathematics and Engineering workshop at Georgia Institute of Technology in October 2015.
Download Poster (File size: 1.90MB)
Topology Optimization with Nonlinear Constitutive Model Governed by von Mises Criteria
Authors: Tuo Zhao, Adeildo S. Ramos Jr., and Glaucio H. Paulino
Poster presentation given at the Polytopal Element Methods in Mathematics and Engineering workshop at Georgia Institute of Technology in October 2015.
Download Poster (File size: 1.96MB)
A Bar and Hinge Model for Scalable Structural Analysis of Origami

Authors: Evgueni T. Filipov, Glaucio H. Paulino, and Tomohiro Tachi
Poster presentation given at the Society of Engineering Science 52nd Annual Technical Meeting at Texas A&M University in October 2015.
Download Poster (File size: 2.44MB)
Analysis of Origami-Inspired Structures
Authors: Maryam Eidini and Glaucio H. Paulino
Poster presentation given at Computational Science and Engineering Annual Meeting at the University of Illinois April, 2014.

**Awarded First Place Poster
Download Poster (File size: 2.85MB)
Geometrically and Topologically Unstructured Polygons for Dynamic Cohesive Fracture
Authors: Daniel W. Spring, Sofie. E. Leon, and Glaucio H. Paulino
Poster presentation given at Computational Science and Engineering Annual Meeting at the University of Illinois April, 2014.
Download Poster (File size: 3.25MB)
System reliability based topology optimization of structures under stochastic excitations
Authors: Junho Chun, Junho Song, and Glaucio H. Paulino
Poster presentation given at the 2013 Conference of the ASCE Engineering Mechanics Institute in Evanston, Illinois August 4-7, 2013.
Download Poster (File size: 0.87MB)
Tailoring Structural Dynamic Behavior through Topology Optimization with Multiresolution Polygons
Authors: Evgueni Filipov, Junho Chun, Glaucio H. Paulino, Junho Song
Poster presentation given at Computational Science and Engineering Annual Meeting at the University of Illinois April 24-25, 2013.
Download Poster (File size: 4.83MB)
Three-dimensional dynamic cohesive fracture simulation using adaptive topological operators
Authors: Sofie E. Leon, Rodrigo Espinha, Waldemar Celes, Glaucio H. Paulino
Poster presentation given at Computational Science and Engineering Annual Meeting at the University of Illinois April 24-25, 2013.
Download Poster (File size: 5.9 MB)
Structural Topology Optimization employing the Allen-Cahn Evolution Equation on Unstructured Polygonal Meshes
Authors: Arun L. Gain, Glaucio H. Paulino
Poster presentation given at NSF Workshop on Barycentric Coordinates in Geometry Processing and Finite/Boundary Element Methods, July 25-27, 2012 at Columbia University (NYC).

**Awarded Best Poster
Download Poster (File size: 1.01 MB)
Engineering a new architecture through barycentric element based topology optimization
Authors: Lauren L. Beghini, Alessandro Beghini, William F. Baker, Neil Katz, Glaucio H. Paulino
Poster presentation given at NSF Workshop on Barycentric Coordinates in Geometry Processing and Finite/Boundary Element Methods, July 25-27, 2012 at Columbia University (NYC).
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On Optimization of Shape and Topology
Link to Geomechanics Seminar by Cameron Talischi
Authors: Cameron Talischi, Glaucio H. Paulino
Poster presentation given at Averaging Methods for Multiscale Phenomena Workshop in April 2012 at Carnegie Mellon University.
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Grain Boundary Decohesion and Particle-Matrix Debonding in Aluminum Alloy 7075-T651 using the PPR Potential-Based Cohesive Model.
Link to Geomechanics Seminar by Cameron Talischi
Authors: A. R. Cerrone, G. Heber, S. T. Dacek, P. Wawrzynek, G. H. Paulino ; A. R. Ingraffea
Poster presentation given at 11th US National Congress on Computational Mechanics in July 2011
Download Poster (File size: 1.67 MB)
Topology Optimization using Phase Field Method and Polygonal Finite Elements.
Link to Geomechanics Seminar by Cameron Talischi
Authors: A. L. Gain, G. H. Paulino
Poster presentation given at 11th US National Congress on Computational Mechanics in July 2011
Download Poster (File size: 1.61 MB)
A Unified Library of Nonlinear Solution Schemes.
Link to Geomechanics Seminar by Cameron Talischi
Authors: S. E. Leon, G. H. Paulino, I. F. M. Menezes, A. Pereira, E. N. Lages
Poster presentation given at 11th US National Congress on Computational Mechanics in July 2011

**Winner of Student Poster Competition
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Toward Group Optimization for the Practical Design of Building Systems.
Link to Geomechanics Seminar by Cameron Talischi
Authors: L. L. Stromberg, A. Beghini, W. F. Baker, G. H. Paulino
Poster presentation given at 11th US National Congress on Computational Mechanics in July 2011
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On restriction methods for two-phase optimal shape problems.
Link to Geomechanics Seminar by Cameron Talischi
Authors: C. Talischi, G. H. Paulino
Poster presentation given at 11th US National Congress on Computational Mechanics in July 2011
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GPU-Based Topology Optimization on Unstructured Meshes.
Link to Geomechanics Seminar by Cameron Talischi
Authors: T. Zegard, G. H. Paulino
Poster presentation given at 11th US National Congress on Computational Mechanics in July 2011
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System Reliability-Based Topology Optimization under Stochastic Loads
Link to Geomechanics Seminar by Cameron Talischi
Authors: Junho Chun, Junho Song, Glaucio H. Paulino, Tam H. Nguyen
Poster presentation given at the Topology Optimization - Theory, Methods and Applications summer school in July 2011 at the Danish Center for Applied Mathematics and Mechanics.
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Topology optimization design of high-rise buildings subjected to dynamic loading
Link to Geomechanics Seminar by Cameron Talischi
Authors: Evgueni T. Filipov, Glaucio H. Paulino
Poster presentation given at the Topology Optimization - Theory, Methods and Applications summer school in July 2011 at the Danish Center for Applied Mathematics and Mechanics.
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Tailoring the Phase Field Method for Structural Topology Optimization with Polygonal/Polyhedral Finite Elements
Link to Geomechanics Seminar by Cameron Talischi
Authors: Arun L. Gain, Glaucio H. Paulino
Poster presentation given at the Topology Optimization - Theory, Methods and Applications summer school in July 2011 at the Danish Center for Applied Mathematics and Mechanics.
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Connecting Engineering and Architecture Through Structural Topology Optimization
Link to Geomechanics Seminar by Cameron Talischi
Authors: Lauren L. Stromberg, Alessandro Beghini, William F. Baker, Neil Katz, Glaucio H. Paulino
Poster presentation given at the Topology Optimization - Theory, Methods and Applications summer school in July 2011 at the Danish Center for Applied Mathematics and Mechanics.
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Adaptive Dynamic Fracture using Nonlinear Cohesive Zone Modeling
Link to Geomechanics Seminar by Cameron Talischi
Authors: Sofie Leon, Kyoungsoo Park, Rodrigo Espinha, Waldemar Celes, Glaucio H. Paulino
Poster presentation given at the NSF Workshop on the Emerging Applications and Future Directions of the Boundary Element Method in September 2010 in Akron, OH.

**Winner of Student Poster Competition
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On Restriction Methods for Two Phase Optimal Design Problems
Link to Geomechanics Seminar by Cameron Talischi
Authors: Cameron Talischi, Glaucio H. Paulino
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Adaptive Dynamic Fracture using Nonlinear Cohesive Zone Modeling
Link to Geomechanics Seminar by Cameron Talischi
Authors: Sofie Leon, Kyoungsoo Park, Rodrigo Espinha, Waldemar Celes, Glaucio H. Paulino
Poster presentation given at the Summer School on Fracture at the Cargese Institute of Scientific Studies in Corsica, France in June, 2010.
Download Poster (File size: 5.25 MB)
Development of a Low-Temperature Cracking Analysis and Design Tool: Visual LTC
Link to Geomechanics Seminar by Cameron Talischi
Authors: Sofie Leon, William G. Buttlar, Glaucio H. Paulino
Poster presentation given at the Nextrans Annual Meeting at Purdue University Discover Park on November 17, 2009.
Download Poster (File size: 1.32 MB)
Potential-based Dynamic Fracture Simulation with Adaptive Topological Operators
Link to Disertation Defense Presentation by Kyoungsoo Park
Author: Kyoungsoo Park, Glaucio H. Paulino, Waldemar Celes, Rodrigo Espinha
Poster presentation given at the 10th United States Congress on Computational Mechanics (USNCCM-X) in July 2009
Download Poster (File size: 3.62 MB)

Topology optimization with polygonal finite elements
Link to DOE CSGF Presentation by Cameron Talischi
Author: Cameron Talischi, Glaucio H. Paulino, Anderson Pereira, Ivan Menezes
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Functionally Graded Concrete for the Civil Infrastructure – A Multifunctional Material System Approach
Link to USNCCMX presentation by Kyoungsoo Park
Authors: Kyoungsoo Park, Glaucio H. Paulino and Jeffery R. Roesler
Poster presentation given at the NSF CMMI Research and Innovation Conference in Honolulu, Hawaii in June 2009.
Download Poster (File size: 326 KB)
Topology Optimization of Functionally Graded Structures Using Polygonal Finite Element Interpolants
Link to M&FGM Conference presentation by C. Talischi
Authors: Cameron Talischi, Glaucio H. Paulino, Chau H. Le
Poster presentation given at the Multiscale and Functionally Graded Materials Conference in Ko Olina, Hawaii in 2006.
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Krylov Space Approximations for Materials Science Problems
Link to Materials Computation presentation
Authors: Eric de Sturler, Glaucio Paulino, David M. Ceperley, Jeongnim Kim, Zhen Cheng, Greg Macke6, Mike Parks, Chris Siefert, Shun Wang
Poster presentation given at the Materials Computation Center at the University of Illinois in 2007.
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Cohesive Zone Modeling of Dynamic Crack Propagation in Homogeneous and Functionally Graded Materials
Link to CZM presentation by Z. Zhang
Author: Zhengyu Zhang and Glaucio H. Paulino
Poster presentation given at the US-South America Workshop on Mechanics and Advanced Materials in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 2004.
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