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Topology Optimization: Theory, Methods, and Engineering Applications

Submission Deadline: 01 August 2025 View: 95 Submit to Special Issue

Guest Editors

Asso. prof. Kai Long

Email: longkai1978@163.com

Affiliation: Institute of Renewable Energy, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, 100096, China 

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Research Interests: topology optimization method and application

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Dr. Jiao Jia

Email: jiajiao@buaa.edu.cn

Affiliation: Flying College, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191 China

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Research Interests: topology optimization method and application

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Dr. Xuan Wang

Email: xuanwang@hfut.edu.cn

Affiliation: Department of Engineering Mechanics, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, China

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Research Interests: Topology optimization, reliability-based topology optimization

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Asso. prof. Qinghai Zhao

Email: zhaoqh@qdu.edu.cn

Affiliation: College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China

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Research Interests: topology optimization method and application

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Summary

The growing sophistication of diverse topology methodologies has driven engineering applications across numerous domains, accelerating the evolution and expansion of topology optimization techniques. These advancements have revolutionized how engineers address complex design problems, offering unprecedented opportunities to enhance structural performance, reduce material consumption, and achieve greater design flexibility.

 

This special issue aims to showcase the latest breakthroughs and trends in topology optimization, spanning theoretical innovations, novel numerical strategies, and a wide spectrum of real-world applications. By bringing together cutting-edge research from academia and industry, we aspire to illustrate the transformative potential of these methodologies in engineering practice and highlight emerging challenges and future directions within this vibrant field.

 

Potential topics include but are not limited to:

(1) Novel topology optimization method, theory, algorithm 

(2) Metamateterial material design, bionics design, multi-scale design by topology optimization method

(3) Topology optimization method related to nonlinearity, buckling, stress, fatigue and multiple physical problem

(4) Topology optimization combined with large-scale computation or reliability

(5) The combination of topology optimization and AI technique

(6) The engineering application of topology optimization in various industries


Keywords

Topology optimization, structural optimization

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