Computational Solid Mechanics Lab @ UCI
Where mechanics of structures and materials meet advanced numerical methods.
About Us
Welcome to the Computational Solid Mechanics Lab at the University of California, Irvine. Our research focuses on the broad field of computational mechanics of materials and structures, with special interest in problems involving multiple length and time scales, and in the development of theories and computational techniques for seamlessly bridging them. We place special emphasis on problems that relate to aerospace engineering applications. Our lab is led by Prof. Julián J. Rimoli and consists of talented undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and collaborators from around the world.
Recent Research Projects
Impact of Solid Propellant Microstructure on Effective Behavior: a Data-Driven Perspective
This research uses interpretable machine learning and mesoscale simulations to identify the microstructural features that govern the effective …
Tensegrity Metamaterials for Extreme Energy Absorption
Tensegrity lattices, in which isolated rigid bars are held in a network of tensioned tethers, spread deformation through the whole structure instead …
Data-Driven Optimization of Advanced Casting Processes
Part of the Pratt & Whitney Center of Excellence for Solidification Science at UCI, this project applies data-driven modeling and optimization to the …
Recent News
Prof. Rimoli helps shape the selection of the next generation of interdisciplinary scientists
Prof. Rimoli took part as a selector in the 2026 Schmidt Science Fellows Selector Workshop, held on June 30 and July 1 at the …
Sofia Brown develops quantum algorithms for materials simulation at Los Alamos
PhD student Sofia Pilar Brown took part in the UCI-LANL-SoCalHub Research Fellowship, co-mentored by Prof. Rimoli and Los Alamos National …
Prof. Rimoli speaks at the 2025 MAES Leadership Academy
UC Irvine hosted the 2025 MAES Leadership Academy on October 10 to 12, bringing together 66 student leaders from 12 universities. Prof. …
Recent Publications
A finite element formulation for incompressible viscous flow based on the principle of minimum pressure gradient
Variational mesh smoothing via pseudo-strain energy minimization
Asymmetric tension–compression connectivity governs deformation delocalization in truss-based metamaterials
Interested in joining the lab? Meet the team and get in touch at jrimoli@uci.edu.