Publications
Journal Publications | Conference Presentations and Proceedings | Invited Seminars | Poster Presentations
Journal Publications
- W. Li, F. Wang, O. Sigmund, and X. S. Zhang. "Design of composite structures with programmable elastic responses under finite deformations." Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids. In Press. Link to Paper
- Z. Zhao and X. S. Zhang. "Design of graded porous bone-like structures via a multi-material topology optimization approach." Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization. In Press.
- X. S. Zhang, H. Chi, and Z. Zhao. "Topology optimization of fiber-reinforced hyperelastic structures under large deformations." Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering. In Press.
- W. Li and X. S. Zhang. "Momentum-based accelerated mirror descent stochastic approximation for robust topology optimization under stochastic loads." Under Review. Link to Paper
- X. S. Zhang, W. Li, and Y. Ouyang. "Paved guideway topology optimization for pedestrian traffic under Nash equilibrium." Journal of Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization. In Press. Link to Paper
- X. S. Zhang, H. Chi, and G. H. Paulino. "Adaptive multi-material topology optimization with hyperelastic materials under large deformations: A virtual element approach." Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering. Vol. 370, pp. 112976. 2020. Link to Paper
- X. S. Zhang, E. de Sturler, and A. Shapiro. "Topology optimization with many right-hand sides using mirror descent stochastic approximation—reduction from many to a single sample. " Journal of Applied Mechanics. Vol. 87, No. 5, pp. 051005. 2020. Link to Paper
- X. S. Zhang and H. Chi. "Efficient multi-material continuum topology optimization considering hyperelasticity: achieving local feature control through regional constraints. " Mechanics Research Communications. Vol. 105. pp. 103494. 2020. Link to Paper
- X. S. Zhang, G. H. Paulino, and A. S. Ramos Jr. "Multi-material topology optimization with multiple volume constraints: A general approach applied to ground structures with material nonlinearity. " Journal of Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization. Vol. 57, pp. 161-182. 2018. Link to Paper
- X. S. Zhang, G. H. Paulino, and A. S. Ramos Jr. "Multi-material topology optimization with multiple volume constraints: Combining the ZPR update with a ground structure algorithm to select a single material per overlapping set. " International Journal of Numerical Methods in Engineering. Vol. 114, pp. 1053–1073, 2018. Link to Paper
- X. S. Zhang, E. de Sturler, and G. H. Paulino. "Stochastic sampling for deterministic structural topology optimization with many load cases: Density-based and ground structure approaches. " Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering. Vol. 325, pp. 463-487. 2017. Link to Paper
- X. S. Zhang, A. S. Ramos Jr., and G. H. Paulino. "Material nonlinear topology optimization using the ground structure method with a discrete filtering scheme." Journal of Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization. Vol. 55, No. 6, pp. 2045-2072. 2017. Link to Paper
- X. S. Zhang, S. Maheshwari, A. Ramos Jr. ,and G. H. Paulino. “Macroelement and Macropatch Approaches for Structural Topology Optimization using a Ground Structure Method.” ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering. Vol. 142, No. 11, pp. 04016090-1 to 14. 2016. Link to Paper
- X. S. Zhang, S. Maheshwari, A. Ramos Jr., and G. H. Paulino. “Closure to Macroelement and Macropatch Approaches for Structural Topology Optimization using a Ground Structure Method.” ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering. Vol. 144, No. 10, pp. 07018009-1 to 4. 2018. Link to Paper
Conference Presentations and Proceedings
- X. S. Zhang, H. Chi, and G. H. Paulino. “Adaptive multi-material topology optimization with many constraints: A novel approach with material and geometric nonlinearities.” 15th US National Congress on Computational Mechanics, Austin, TX, 2019. (Invited keynote)
- X. S. Zhang, E. de Sturler, and G. H. Paulino. “Stochastic Methods for Topology Optimization with Many Load Cases.” ASCE Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, LA, 2019.
- X. S. Zhang, H. Chi, and G. H. Paulino. “Adaptive multi-material topology optimization with material and geometric nonlinearities.” ASCE Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, LA, 2019.
- X. S. Zhang, H. Chi, and G. H. Paulino. “Virtual elements-based multi-material topology optimization with material and geometric nonlinearities.” 13th World Congress of Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, Beijing, China, 2019.
- X. S. Zhang, E. de Sturler, A. Shapiro, and G.H. Paulino. “Stochastic Methods for Topology Optimization with Many Load Cases.” Sandia National Laboratories Topology Optimization Roundtable, Albuquerque, NM, March 2019.
- X. S. Zhang, A. Ramos Jr., and G. H. Paulino. “Multi-Material Topology Optimization with Multiple Constraints: A General Approach with Material Nonlinearity.” Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference 2018, M.I.T., Cambridge, MA, May 2018.
- X. S. Zhang, E. de Sturler, and G. H. Paulino. “A Randomized Method for Topology Optimization with Many Load Cases Using Stochastic Sampling.” 10th World Congress on Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, Brunswig, Germany, June 2017.
- X. S. Zhang, A. Ramos Jr., and G. H. Paulino. “Material Nonlinear Topology Optimization using the Ground Structure Method with a Discrete Filtering Scheme.” Engineering Mechanics Institute International Conference 2017, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, March 2017.
- X. S. Zhang, E. de Sturler, and G. H. Paulino. “A Randomized Method for Topology Optimization with Many Load Cases Using Stochastic Sampling.” Engineering Mechanics Institute International Conference 2017, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, March 2017.
- X. S. Zhang, E. de Sturler, and G. H. Paulino “Stochastic Sampling for Structural Topology Optimization with Many Load Cases: Density-Based and Ground Structure Approaches.” 2017 SIAM Conference on Computational Science and Engineering, Atlanta, GA, March 2017.
- K. Swirydowicz, E. De Sturler, W. Tyson, C. Roy, M. E. Kilmer, X. S. Zhang, and G. H. Paulino. "Estimating Matrix Bilinear and Quadratic Forms Using Krylov Subspace Methods with Recycling." 2017 SIAM Conference on Computational Science and Engineering, Atlanta, GA, March 2017.
- E. De Sturler, K. Swirydowicz, G. H. Paulino, and X. S. Zhang. "Stochastic Sampling and Quadratic Form Estimation for Topology Optimization with Many Right Hand Sides." Sandia National Laboratories Topology Optimization Roundtable 2017, Atlanta, GA, March 2017.
- X. S. Zhang, A. Ramos Jr., and G. H. Paulino. “A Discrete Filter Scheme for Material Nonlinear Topology Design using the Ground Structure Method.” Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference 2016, Nashville, TN, May 2016.
- X. S. Zhang, A. Ramos Jr., and G. H. Paulino. “A Ground Structure Approach for Topology Optimization using Macro-Elements and Macro-Patches.” Topology Optimization Ph.D. Advanced Summer School, Lyngby, Denmark, July 2013.
- X. S. Zhang, S. Maheshwari, A. Ramos Jr., G. H. Paulino. “Topology design of trusses using a Voronoi-based ground structure method,” 10th World Congress on Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, Orlando, FL, May 2013.
Invited Seminars
- “Multi-material, multi-constraint, and multi-objective topology optimization: from structural to multidisciplinary engineering”, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 2019.
- “Topology Optimization with Multiple Materials, Multiple Constraints, and Multiple Load Cases”, Department of Civil Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, 2019.
- “Achieving Structural Innovation and Resilience through Topology Optimization with Many Objectives, Many Constraints, and Many Materials”, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM), Chicago, IL, 2019.
- “A Primer on Michell's Optimality Conditions”, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, 2019.
- “Topology Optimization with Multiple Materials, Multiple Constraints, and Multiple Load Cases”, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Graduate Seminar, UIUC, Urbana, IL, 2019.
- “Efficient Topology Optimization Under Many Load Cases Based On Stochastic Sampling.” National Laboratory for Scientific Computing (LNCC), Petropolis, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, May 24, 2017.
- “Topology Optimization for Hyperelastic Trusses Using a Discrete Filtering Tool.” Civil Engineering Seminar Series, Pontifical Catholic University (PUC), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, May 23, 2017.
- “Stochastic Sampling for Structural Topology Optimization with Many Load Cases.” Structural Engineering and Geomechanics (SEG) Seminar Series, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, November 11, 2016.
- “Topology Optimization of Structures and Materials.” Georgia Tech Mathematics and Applications Portal (GT-MAP) Seminar Series, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, September 30, 2016.
- “Stochastic Sampling for Structural Topology Optimization with Many Load Cases.” Laboratory of Scientific Computing and Visualization (LCCV), Federal University of Alagoas (UFAL), Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil, July 20, 2016.
- “Topology Optimization of Trusses Using the Ground Structure Method: New Techniques for Ground Structure Generation and Topology Resolution Control.” Laboratory of Scientific Computing and Visualization (LCCV), Federal University of Alagoas (UFAL), Maceió, AL, Brazil, July 22, 2015.
- “Theory of Optimal Structures: Introduction and Explanations to Michell’s Optimality Conditions” Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM), August 11, 2014.
Poster Presentations
- “A Ground Structure Approach for Topology Optimization using Macro-Elements and Macro-Patches.” School of Civil Engineering, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, February 2017.
- “Macro-Element and Macro-Patch Approaches for Trusses Topology Optimization Using a Ground Structure Method.” Topology Optimization Ph.D. Advanced Summer School, Lyngby, Denmark, July 2013.