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Advances in Modelling and Simulation of Materials in Applied Sciences (2nd Edition)

A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Simulation and Design".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2026 | Viewed by 535

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2. Institute of Plasma Physics and Lasers-IPPL, University Research and Innovation Centre, Hellenic Mediterranean University, 74150 Rethymnon, Greece
Interests: modelling and simulation; multiphysics simulations; vibro-acoustics; laser/plasma simulations; finite element method
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Dear Colleagues,

Advances in materials science and engineering, as well as in computer science, have opened new avenues for physicists and engineers to explore novel material processing and material characterization methods in macro-, micro-, nano- scale, thus modelling and simulation have become indispensable tools in this regard, complementing experimental measurements.

This Special Issue is dedicated to exploring the recent advances of modelling and simulation of materials in various applied sciences applications.

Specific methods, fields of applications and materials include, but are not limited to:

  • Finite element method
  • Boundary element method
  • Finite Difference Method
  • Molecular dynamics
  • Multi-scale modelling
  • Coupled Multiphysics problems
  • Ab initio modelling and simulations
  • Magnetohydrodynamics, Hydrodynamics
  • Artificial intelligence, neural networks
  • Optimization methods
  • Acoustics, Vibro-acoustics, Sound and Vibration
  • Materials science and engineering
  • Material characterization, Non-destructive testing
  • Manufacturing engineering
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Fluid mechanics
  • Biomechanics
  • Laser-matter interaction, laser material processing
  • Electrical engineering, electronic engineering
  • Plasma physics
  • Metals and alloys
  • Composites
  • Polymers
  • 3d printed materials
  • Metamaterials
  • Thin films
  • Semiconductors
  • Ceramics
  • Biomaterials

Dr. Evaggelos Kaselouris
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Keywords

  • numerical modelling and simulation
  • multiphysics problems
  • experimental measurements
  • macroscale
  • microscale
  • nanoscale

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OpenAM-SimCCX: An Open-Source Framework for Thermo-Mechanical Analysis of Additive Manufacturing with CalculiX
by Jesus Romero-Hdz, Baidya Nath Saha, Jobish Vallikavungal and Patricia Zambrano-Robledo
Materials 2025, 18(21), 4990; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma18214990 - 31 Oct 2025
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Additive Manufacturing (AM) has emerged as a transformative technology for rapid prototyping and fabrication of geometrically complex structures. However, the inherent thermal cycling and rapid solidification in processes such as Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) frequently induce deformation and residual stresses, leading to dimensional [...] Read more.
Additive Manufacturing (AM) has emerged as a transformative technology for rapid prototyping and fabrication of geometrically complex structures. However, the inherent thermal cycling and rapid solidification in processes such as Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) frequently induce deformation and residual stresses, leading to dimensional deviations and potential premature failure. This paper presents OpenAM-SimCCX, an open-source workflow for finite element-based thermo-mechanical simulation of AM processes using CalculiX 2.21. The framework employs a time-dependent thermo-mechanical model with layer-by-layer element activation to capture key aspects of SLS, including laser–material interaction and scanning strategy effects. Systematic comparisons of different scanning strategies demonstrate clear correlations between path planning, residual stress distributions, and distortion, while computational time analyses confirm the framework’s efficiency. By providing comprehensive documentation, implementation guides, and open repositories, OpenAM-SimCCX offers an accessible and economically viable alternative to commercial software, particularly for academic institutions and small- to medium-sized enterprises. This framework advances open-source simulation tools for AM and promotes broader adoption in both research and industry. Full article
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