Presentations & Research Focus Areas      

As part of an international lecture series, Prof. Schröder visited leading Chinese research institutions in August and September 2026 to present his latest research findings on cross-scale simulation methods and multiphysical systems. The lectures and professional exchanges underscored the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration as well as the relevance of innovative algorithmic approaches for addressing complex engineering problems.           

At the IUATM Symposium on Computational Mechanics and Intelligent Engineering 2026 at Peking University, Prof. Schröder gave a presentation titled “Micromagnetic Simulations for the Design of Hard Magnets.” The conference provided an international platform for the exchange of ideas on innovative approaches in theoretical and applied mechanics, particularly regarding the optimization of magnetic materials. Further details can be found at iutam2026.pku.edu.cn.

In his presentation titled “Magnetic-Electrical-Mechanical Coupled Problems: Algorithmic Scale-Bridging with the FE² Method,” Prof. Schröder presented innovative algorithmic approaches that enable the transition between different length scales. The FE² method was discussed as a promising approach for the numerical modeling of coupled multiphysical systems. The intensive exchange with scientists from XJTU provided valuable insights for the further development of cross-scale simulation methods.

In a presentation titled “Computational Mechanics – Insights into Small and Large Scales,” Prof. Schröder highlighted current challenges and solution strategies in computational mechanics. The focus was on multiscale analyses, which range from the micro- to the macro-level and are indispensable for modeling complex materials and structures.

In conclusion, Prof. Schröder presented his research on “Product properties of magnetic-electrical composites: an FE² algorithmic scale-bridging scheme.” He presented algorithm-based scale-bridging methods for the analysis and optimization of the properties of magnetic-electrical composites—a key topic for the development of smart materials and technological innovations.

International HPC Summer School 

The 16th International HPC Summer School (IHPCSS), which took place in July 2026 at the Pawsey Supercomputing Research Center in Perth, Australia, is one of the leading international events in the field of high-performance computing (HPC). At this prestigious event, which is jointly organized annually by HPC infrastructure facilities from Australia, Canada, Europe, Japan, South Africa, and the United States, Dominik-Oliver Cloidt deepened his expertise in research methodology.

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17th World Congress on Computational Mechanics & 10th European Congress on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences and Engineering

The 17th World Congress on Computational Mechanics, held in conjunction with the 10th European Congress on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences and Engineering, took place at the ICM International Congress Centre, Messe München, from 19 to 24 July 2026. The Institute of Mechanics presented the latest results of its scientific research in nine talks. Prof. Schröder, together with Prof. Balzani (University of Bochum, Germany), Prof. Kouznetsova (Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands) and Prof. Terada (Tohoku University, Japan), coordinated the mini-symposium entitled “Computational Scale Bridging in Materials and Structures”.