Master Assignments

This page contains M.Sc. assignments that are offered by the Structural Optimization and Mechanics section to TU Delft students. This page also contains ongoing and past projects.

Topic	Keywords	Contact
Structural-dynamic Topology optimization of Offshore Hammer Anvil for Noise Emission	topology optimisation, offshore, noise reduction, pile driving	Fred
Moving mesh method in addtive manufacturing	selective laser melting, process modelling, heat transfer, mesh refinement	Yabin and Can
A quest for lattice materials for actuation	lattice materials, finite elements, actuation, matrix method	Can
Topology optimization of Dynamic structures	Topology optimization, dynamics of structures, passive structures	Sasan and Matthijs
Robust optimization of AFM cantilevers	dynamic structures, topology optimization, Atomic force microscopy	Sasan and Matthijs
ADTOP: An adaptive design-resolution based topology optimization approach for high resolution structures	adaptive approach, high resolution design, topology optimization	Deepak, Matthijs
Modeling of foldable metamaterials through finite rotation shell elements	Metamaterials; shell elements; finite element modelling	Sanne, Alejandro, Fred
Electrostatic breakdown at the nanoscale	Electrostatic breakdown; (multi)physics; microstructures	Roy, Hans
Modeling of metamaterials with differential thermal expansion	Metamaterials; thermal expansion; self-folding; finite element modeling	Sanne, Alejandro
Modeling of metamaterials subjected to differential swelling	Metamaterials; swelling; self-folding; finite element modelling	Sanne, Alejandro
Topology optimization of metamaterials with negative thermal expansion	Metamaterials; negative thermal expansion; periodic unit cell; topology optimization	Sanne, Alejandro
Topology optimization of 3D auxetic metamaterials	Metamaterials; negative poisson ratio; auxetics; periodic unit cell; topology optimization	Sanne, Alejandro
Design of metamaterial ‘pop-up’ micro-structures by plate buckling	Metamaterials; buckling; micro-fabrication; optimization	Sanne, Alejandro
Optimization of origami folding patterns for metamaterials	Metamaterials; origami; finite element modeling; optimization	Sanne, Alejandro
Constructal theory-driven topology optimization	Constructal theory; topology optimization; optimal designs	Deepak, Matthijs
Actual surface-stress measurement in biological detection	FEM; experiments; micromechanical sensors; surface stress	Banafsheh, Hans, Luigi
A micro-mechanical sensor based on electrostatic pull-in	FEM; experiments; electrostatics; micromechanical sensors	Banafsheh, Hans
Selection and examination of materials for high energy physics applications	Iter; CERN; materials	Fred, Stefanie Langeslag
New finite element formulations for computational contact mechanics	Contact mechanics; GFEM/XFEM; IGFEM	Alejandro
Design of super sensitive probes for biological applications	AFM; Biological AFM; Harmonic Probes; bimodal AFM	Sasan, Hamed, Fred
Overheating protection model for AM-ready topology optimization (internship at Fokker is a possibility)	Heat transfer; (1D) simplified model; topology optimization; additive manufacturing	Marko Bosman (Fokker) Matthijs, Can
Bayesian calibration of cantilevers for atomic force microscopy	Cantilever dynamics; AFM cantilever calibration; Bayesian estimation; sader method of calibration; thermal tune method	Sasan Keyvani, Hamed Sadeghian, Fred van Keulen
Design/optimization of ultrasonic nanophotonic sensor	Membranes; photonics; ultra sonics	Fred
Simulating compliant thin-walled structures	Computational; design sensitivities; shells, compliant mechanisms	Fred
Mechanics of polishing process	Surfaces; mechanics; VDL-ETG	Fred, VDL-ETG
Evaluation of robust ring resonators Implemented in TriPleX technology	Integrated photonics; fabrication variation characterization; ring resonators, optical filters, robust design	Samee, Matthijs, Peter Harmsma (TNO)
Tuning stress in metal nano-films	FEM; elasticity; nano-sized metal films; macroscopic anisotropy; preferred crystalline orientation	Amarante Bottger, Fred
Heat flow manipulation by topology optimization	Optimization; heat flux manipulation; interfaces; roughness; diffusion zones; scaling from micro to nano; design of nano-composites; predetermined heat conductivity	Amarante Bottger, Fred
Discrete dislocation plasticity of thin films	Discrete dislocation plasticity; thin films; obstacles; size effects; stress-strain response	Can
Topology Optimization for Tomography	Topology optimization; geophysical imaging; medical imaging; nondestructive testing; cavity detection	Deepak, Matthijs
Aerodynamic modelling of clap-fling mechanism of flapping wings	Micro air vehicle; flapping-wings, clap-fling; mechanism; aerodynamic modelling	Hans, Qi
Mimic and control a hexbug nano	Structural dynamics; non-linearities; local structural changes and control	Hans, Hugo
Dynamics of piezoelectrical print heads	MEMS; multiphysics; FEM; analytical modelling; Impedance FRF	Rob
Design of prestressed compliant mechanisms	Continuation MSc work of Gerrit Uitslag, n-Dof systems; post-buckling analysis	Fred
Moving particles with standing waves	Eigen modes; actuation; sensitivities; computational; control; experiment	Fred, Hans
Topology optimization of dikes to influence wave patterns	Surface waves; topology optimization; computational; experiments	Fred, Matthijs
Morphing paddle	Morphing structures; thin-walled structures; design; nonlinearity; nearly inextensional bending; composite materials	Fred, Hans
Topology optimization of transient dynamic systems using reduced basis techniques	Modal basis; adjoint sensitivities; dynamics; computational; topology optimization	Fred, Matthijs
Tow placement optimization of composite shells	Angle set method; 3D shells; fiber angles	Matthijs, Fred
Topology optimization for AM	AM; topology optimization; several projects can be defined	Can, Matthijs, Fred

Topic	Keywords	Contact	Student
The DISSTINCT shaker experiment; identification of an installed monopile	Structural dynamics, offshore wind turbines, experimental dynamics, soil-structure interaction	Fred	Robin Greeuw
Feasibility of new FE formulations within topology optimization	Topology optimization, checkerboard pattern, higher-order finite elements, p-adaptivity	Alejandro	Jan Willem Feitsma
Vasculature optimization of actively-cooled materials	Shape optimization, IGFEM; SUPG FEM, active-cooling, heat transfer	Alejandro	Gonçalo Valente
GPU-based topology optimization	GPU computing, parallel solvers, CUDA	Matthijs, Deepak, Gijs, Martin van Gijzen	Michiel Dondorp
Experiment optimization for optimal parameter distinguishability in thermal feedforward models	Thermomechanics, FE model updating, Optimization	Gijs, Stan van der Meulen (ASML)	Sebastiaan Hekner
Determination of critical loads for aeroplane wing optimisation	Determination of critical loads for aeroplane wing optimisation	Fred, Guillermo Jenaro-Rabadan	Saskia van der Wurff
Modelling of Additive Manufacturing using eigenstrains	Additive manufacturing, selective laser melting, eigenstrains, residual stress, finite elements	Can, Fred	Marc Fransen
Response modifications of resonating structures (an experimental approach)	eigensolution sensitivities, local structural changes, experimental setup, response control	Hans, Hugo	Caspar Banis
Analytic nonlinear stability analysis of a turbocharger rotor-bearing system	nonlinear vibrations , turbocharger, rotor-bearing system, bifurcations	Rob	Ferry van Breemen
Control the flapping amplitude of the resonating Atalanta	structural dynamics, eigenproblem sensitivities, and aeroelasticity	Hans, Hugo	Roel Diekerhof
Speeding up an AFM measurement by altering the Q factor	high speed AFM	Hamed, Fred, Maarten van Es (TNO)	Rolf Swuste
Topology optimization of electrochemical cells	Battery, electrodes, topology, electrochemistry, multiphysics, Comsol	Matthijs, Floris	Tianchi Xu
Topology optimization of multi-material damped structures for vibration isolation	Viscoelastic damping, constrained layer damping, space satellites, topology	Gijs, Jan de Vreugd (TNO)	Max van der Kolk
AM-specific manufacturing constraints for topology optimization	Overhang constraints, 3D printing, residual stress, build orientation	Matthijs, Can, possibly Javad Fatemi (Dutch Space)	Anton Driessen
Topology optimization for load sensing bearings	Topology, strain sensing, component identification, bearing housing design, sensor placement	Matthijs, Gijs, Stijn	Nisarg Gandhi
Topology optimization of critical components in large structures	Substructuring, connecting dissimilar meshes, shell-solid coupling, ship design	Matthijs, John Mackay, Fred	Martijn Stolk
Efficient global robust optimization of a rotor-bearing system	Rotordynamics, robust optimization, Kriging, global optimization, multifidelity	Matthijs, Samee, Rob Eling	Frank Immerzeel
Topology Optimization of a heat exchanger	Heat exchanger, heat transfer, cooling channels, multiphysics, fluid flow, topology	Matthijs, Floris	Panagiotis Papazoglou
Thermo-mechanical modelling of additive manufacturing with thermal modes	Additive manufacturing, selective laser melting,thermal modes, heat diffusion, simulation, residual stress, elasticity, plasticity, finite elements	Can, Fred	Frank Vermeulen
Thermo-mechanical modelling of Additive Manufacturing	Additive manufacturing, selective laser melting, heat diffusion, simulation, residual stress, finite difference, finite elements	Can, Fred	Marius Knol
Topology optimization for dynamics	topology optimization, dynamics, model reduction	Matthijs	Thomas van der Linde
Topology optimization using finite cell method	Finite Cell Method, large-scale problems, high performance computing, TO	Martin Ruess (LR), Matthijs	Jeroen Groen (LR)
Topology optimization with buckling constraints	Buckling, topology, imperfection sensitivity, stability	Matthijs, Fred	Mohammadreza Karimian
A quest for lattice materials for actuation	Topology optimization, homogenization, 3D printing, cellular structures, thermomechanical	Can, Matthijs, Cihan Tekoglu (TOBB University)	Tom Pronk
Using topology optimization for actuator placement within motion systems	Topology optimization, actuator placement	Gijs, Matthijs	Stefan Broxterman
Enhancing dynamical properties of deformable mirrors	plates, prestress, dynamics, bandwidth, wave fronts

Topic	Keywords	Contact	Student
The development of a micro catalytic expansion engine for the Atalanta MAV		Hans	Henrik Heuve
Topology optimization with buckling constraints	Buckling, topology, imperfection sensitivity, stability	Matthijs, Fred	Sanne van den Boom
Topology optimization of composite structures	Composites, fiber placement, planar	Matthijs, Alex	Taco Yap
Failure Criteria for Adhesive Bonds	FEM, experiments, adhesive bonds, failure	Matthijs, Ilja (ASML)	Sainath Kadam
Topology optimization for transient thermo-mechanical systems	topology optimization; transient analysis; multi-material; thermo-mechanics; ASML	Evert, Matthijs, Fred, Marco Koevoets (ASML)	Emiel van de Ven

Master Assignments

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