The TopOpt group is world leading within development and applications of density based topology optimization methods. Theoretical and numerical developments include formulations that are robust to manufacturing variations, non-linear modelling, code parallelization, iterative solvers and advanced boundary parameterizations. Applications include multiscale problems, finite deformations, non-linear materials, fluid-structure interaction, thermofluidics and electromagnetic challenges in the microwave and nano-photonics regimes.
A large effort has been put into the popularization of topology optimization methods in the form of Apps running on smart phones and other platforms like: TopOpt App, TopOpt3D App, TopOpt Game and FFEM App (Finger Finite Elements) – all freely downloadable at Appstore or Google Play. The group has developed highly scalable codes for nano-photonics (Phazor program used as modelling and optimization tool at DTU Photonics, DFEM and a PETSc-based code for structural and multiphysics optimization).
Use of topology optimization concepts developed by the TopOpt group for product design ensures: increased product quality; decreased mass and thereby reduced fuel consumption; increased product life; innovative industrial and architectural design solutions; and many other advantages to the benefit of society.