Recent Developments in Peridynamics for Computational Mechanics

Prof Jung-Wuk Hong

KAIST, Korea

Abstract: Peridynamics, a nonlocal formulation of classical continuum mechanics, has been developed as a robust methodology for simulating discontinuities such as cracks and material damages. This semi-plenary talk provides a comprehensive overview of recent advances in peridynamics, with a focus on its evolving role in computational mechanics. Cutting-edge developments in constitutive modeling, numerical stabilization techniques, and the coupling of peridynamics with traditional methods such as the finite element method will be explained and discussed. The presentation will also highlight the unique strengths of peridynamics in simulating complex, real-world problems from the viewpoints of multiscale and multiphysics simulations and illustrate the significance of peridynamics in advancing the frontiers of computational mechanics.

Bio: Dr. Jung-Wuk Hong is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), where he also serves as Director of the Center for Disaster Science and Technology. Since 2024, he has been Editor-in-Chief of Advances in Engineering Software, a leading international journal in computational simulation spanning civil, mechanical, and aerospace engineering. Professor Hong earned his Ph.D. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2004. Before joining KAIST in 2012, he was a faculty member at Michigan State University, where he received the prestigious Young Investigator Program (YIP) Award from the U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) in 2010. Professor Hong has focused on enhancing the resilience of structures under extreme events such as earthquakes, blasts, and impacts through advanced computational methodologies. His work encompasses peridynamics, coupled simulations, and multiphysics modeling. Professor Hong has published over 100 peer-reviewed journal articles and has been recognized with numerous honors, including a commendation from the Korean Ministry of Science and ICT and the KAIST Technology Innovation Award.