Advances in Aerostructural Analysis, Design, and Optimization
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Aerospace Science and Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 November 2025) | Viewed by 1060
Special Issue Editors
Interests: aerostructural analysis; aeroelasticity; morphing systems; design optimization; adaptive structures
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Interests: smart structures; smart aircraft technologies; morphing structures; structural dynamics; vibration control; dynamic aeroelasticity; non-linear dynamics; mechanics and experimental dynamics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, entitled “Advances in Aerostructural Analysis, Design, and Optimization”, aims to contribute to the progression of aerostructural engineering by addressing critical challenges and innovations in the analysis, design, and optimization of aerospace structures. These advancements are essential to improve performance, reduce costs, and enhance sustainability in the aerospace sector. The integration of advanced computational techniques, aeroelastic tailoring, novel materials, and optimization strategies has enabled significant progress in aerostructural design. However, further research is required to address complex issues such as multidisciplinary optimization and the incorporation of emerging technologies like morphing systems. This collection seeks to explore these topics while also emphasizing practical applications across the aerospace industry.
We invite contributions that span a wide range of topics including, but not limited to, the following:
- Advanced computational methods for aerostructural analysis;
- Aeroelastic tailored design for flutter mitigation;
- Multidisciplinary design optimization (MDO) techniques;
- The integration of novel materials into aerostructures;
- Machine learning applications in aerostructural analysis and optimization;
- Morphing systems.
This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for experimental, numerical, and theoretical studies that advance the state-of-the-art in aerostructural engineering. By bringing together researchers from academia and industry, we hope to foster collaboration and innovation in this critical field.
We welcome original research articles, review papers, and case studies that align with these themes.
Dr. Maria Noviello
Dr. Rosario Pecora
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- aerostructural analysis
- aeroelastic tailoring
- multidisciplinary design optimization
- aerostructural design
- morphing systems
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