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STRUCTURAL & MULTIDISCIPLINARY OPTIMIZATION GROUP

Dr. Haftka       Dr. Kim       Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering        University of Florida

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For a complete list go to the website of the research members

1.       Yi-Chung, Haftka, Nestor V and Benjamin J,(2009) “Two-Dimensional Surrogate Contact Modeling for Computationally Efficient Dynamic Simulation of Total Knee Replacements”, Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, Vol. 131 / 041010-1   

2.       Herencia, J.E., Haftka, R.T., Weaver, P.M., and Friswell, M.I., (2008) “Lay-Up Optimization of Composite Stiffened Panels Using Linear Approximations in Lamination Space” (TN), AIAA Journal, 46(9), 2387-2391.   

3.       An, A., Acar, A., Haftka, R.T., Kim, N.H., Ifju, P.G, and Johnson, T.F., (2008) “Being Conservative with a Limited Number of Test Results,” Journal of Aircraft, 45(6), 1969-1975.   

4.       Gogu, C., Haftka, R.T., Le Riche, R., Molimard, J., Vautrin, A., and Sankar, B.V., (2008) “Comparison between the basic least squares and the Bayesian approach for elastic constants identification”, Journal of Physics: Conference Series, Vol. 135, No. 012045.   

5.       Kurdi, M.H., Haftka, R.T., Schmitz, T.L., and Mann, B.P., “A Robust Semi-Analytical Method for Calculating the Response Sensitivity of a Time Delay System,” Journal of Vibration and Acoustics, 130 (6): 6 pages.   

6.       Lin, Y.-C., Haftka, R.T., Queipo, N.V., and Fregly, B.J., “Two-dimensional surrogate contact modeling for computationally efficient dynamic simulation of total knee replacements,” Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, (In press).   

7.       Goel, T., Haftka, R.T., Shyy, W., and Watson, L.T., (2008), “Pitfalls of using a single criterion for selecting experimental designs,” International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 75: 127 – 155.   

8.       Goel, T., Dorney, D.J., Haftka, R.T., and Shyy, W., (2008) “Improving the Hydrodynamic Performance of Diffuser Vanes via Shape Optimization,” Computers and Fluids, 37 (6), 705-723.   

9.       Samad, A., Wei, Shyy., Kim, K.-Y., Goel, T., and Haftka, R.T., (2008), “Multiple Surrogate Modeling for Axial Compressor Blade Shape Optimization,” Journal of Propulsion and Power24 (2): 302-310.   

10.   Kale, A.A, and Haftka, R.T., (2008) “Tradeoff of Weight and Inspection Cost in Reliability-Based Structural Optimization,” Journal of Aircraft, 45 (1): 77-85.   

11.   Kale, A.A, Haftka, R.T., and Sankar, B.V., (2008) “Efficient Reliability Based Design and Inspection of Stiffened Panels against Fatigue,” Journal of Aircraft, 45 (1): 86-97.

12.   J. Akbari and N. H. Kim, Shape Sensitivity Analysis and Optimization with Design-Dependent Loadings: Equivalence between Continuum and Discrete Derivatives, Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, submitted, 2008  

13.   Samad, A., Shin, D.-Y., Kim, K.-Y., Goel, T., and Haftka, R.T., (2007), “Surrogate Modeling for Optimization of Dimpled Channel to Enhance Heat Transfer Perormance,” Journal of Thermophysics and Heat Transfer, 21 (3): 667-670.   

14.   Martinez, O.A, Sankar, B.V., Haftka, R.T., Bapanapalli, S.K., Max L. Blosser, M.L., (2007), “Micromechanical Analysis of Composite Corrugated-Core Sandwich Panels for Integral Thermal Protection Systems,” AIAA Journal, 45(9): (2323-2336).   

15.   Schutte, J.F., Haftka, R.T., and Fregly, B.J. (2007) “Improved global convergence probability using multiple independent optimizations,” International Journal of Numerical Methods in Engineering, 71(6) 678-702, August.   

16.   Acar, E., Kale, A., and Haftka, R.T. (2007)“Comparing Effectiveness of Measures That Improve Aircraft Structural Safety,” Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 20(3): 186-199.   

17.   Acar, E., and Haftka, R.T., (2007) “Reliability-Based Aircraft Structural Design Pays, Even with Limited Statistical Data,” J.Aircraft, 44 (3): 812-823.   

18.   Missoum, S., Ramu, P., and Haftka, R.T., (2007), “A Convex Hull Approach for the Reliability-Based Design Optimization of Nonlinear Transient Dynamic Problems,” Comput. Methods Appl. Mech. Engrg., 196 ,2895-2906.   

19.   Goel, T., Haftka, R.T., Shyy, W., Queipo, N.V., (2007) “Ensemble of Multiple Surrogates”, Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 33(3): 199-216.   

20.   Goel, T., Vaidyanathan, R., Haftka, R.T., Shyy, W., Queipo, N.V., and Tucker K., (2007) “Response Surface Approximation of Pareto OptimalFront in Multi-objective Optimization,” Computer Methods in Applied Mathematics and Engineering, 196 (4-6), 879-893.   

21.   Mack, Y., Goel, T.,Shyy, W., Haftka, R.T., “Surrogate Model-based Optimization Framework: A Case Study in Aerospace Design”, to appear in Evolutionary Computation in Dynamic and Uncertain Environments, Editors S. Yang, Y.S. Ong, and Y. Jin, Springer Kluwer Academic Press.   

22.   Acar, E., Haftka, R.T., and Johnson, T.F., (2007) “Tradeoff of Uncertainty Reduction Mechanisms for Reducing Weight of Composite Laminates,” ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 129 (3), 266-274.   

23.   Reinbolt, J.A., Haftka, R.T., Chmielewski, T.L., and Fregly, B.J., (2007) “Are Patient-Specific Joint and Inertial Parameters Needed for Accurate Inverse Dynamics Analyses of Gait?” IEEE Transaction on Biomedical Engineering, 54 (5), 782-793.   

24.   Papila, M., Haftka, R.T., Nishida, T, and Sheplak, M., (2006) “Piezoelectric Microphone Design Pareto Optimization: Tradeoff Between Sensitivity and Noise Floor,” Journal of Micromechanical Systems, 15(6), 1632-1643.   

25.   Haftka, R.T., Rosca, R.I., and Nikolaidis, E., (2006), “An Approach for Testing Methods for Modeling Uncertainty,” Journal of Mechanical Design 128 (5) 1038-1049.   

26.   Groenwold, A.A., and Haftka, R.T., (2006) “Optimization with Non-homogeneous Failure Criteria like Tsai-Wu for Composite Laminates,” Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 32 (3), 183-190.   

27.   Hosder, S. Grossman, B., Haftka, R. T., Mason, W. H., and Watson, L. T. (2006), “Quantitative Relative Comparison of CFD Simulation Uncertainties for a Transonic Diffuser,” Computers and Fluids, 35 (10), 1444-1458, December.   

28.   Ramu, P., Qu, X., Youn, B.D, and Choi, K.K., (2006), “Inverse reliability measures and reliability-based design optimization,” Int. J. Reliability and Safety 1 (1/2) 187-205.   

29.   Koh, B.-I., George, A.D., Haftka, R.T., and Fregly, B.J., (2006), “Parallel Asynchronous Particle Swarm Optimization,” International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering 67 (4) 578-595, July.   

30.   Goel, T., Haftka, R. T., Papila, M., Shyy, W., (2006) “Generalized Bias Error Bounds for Response Surface Approximation,” International Journal of Numerical Methods in Engineering 65 (12) 2035-2059, March.   

31.   Haftka, R.T., and Watson, L.T., (2006) “Decomposition Theory for Multidisciplinary Design Optimization Problems with Mixed Integer Quasiseparable Subsystems,” Optimization and Engineering, 7, 135–149.   

32.   Acar, E., Haftka, R.T., Sankar, B.V. and Qui, X., (2006) “Increasing Allowable Flight Loads by Improved Structural Modeling,” AIAA Journal, 44 (2), 376-381.   

33.   Acar, E., Kale, A., Haftka, R.T., and Stroud, W.J., (2006) “Structural Safety Measures for Airplanes,” Journal of Aircraft, 43 (1), 30-38.   

34.   Grosset, L., Le Riche, R., and Haftka, R.T., (2006) “A double-distribution statistical algorithm for composite laminate optimization,” Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 31 (1), 49-59.   

35.   Huang, J., Rapoff, A.J., and Haftka, R.T., (2006) “Attracting cracks for arrestment in bone-like composites,” Materials & Design, 29 (6), 461-469.

36.   K. Y. Yi, K. K. Choi, N. H. Kim, and M. E. Botkin, Continuum-based design sensitivity analysis and optimization of nonlinear shell structure using meshfree method, Int. J. Num. Methods Eng., Vol. 68, No.2, pp. 231-266, 2006.   

37.   Huang, J., and Haftka, R.T., (2005) “Optimization of fiber orientations near a hole for increased load carrying capacity of composite laminates,” Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 30 (5), 335-341.   

38.   Schutte, J.F., Koh, B.I., Reinbolt, J.A., Fregly, B.J., Haftka R.T. and George, A.D., “Evaluation of a Particle Swarm Algorithm For Biomechanical Optimization.,” J. Biomech.,Vol. 127, pp. 465-474, 2005.   

39.   Van Keulen, F., Haftka, R.T, and Kim, N.H., “Review of options for structural design sensitivity analysis. Part 1: Linear systems,” Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, Volume 194, Issues 30-33 , 12 August 2005, Pages 3213-3243.   

40.   Reinbolt, J. A., Schutte, J. F., Fregly, B. J., Koh, B. I., Haftka, R. T., George, A. D., and Mitchell, K. H., “Determination of patient-specific multi-joint kinematic models through two-level optimization.” Journal of Biomechanics 38, 621-626, 2005.   

41.   Queipo, N.V., Haftka, R.T., Shyy, W., Goel, T., Vaidyanathan, R., Tucker, P.K., “Surrogate-based analysis and optimization,” Progress in Aerospace Sciences, 41, pp. 1-28, 2005.   

42.   Haftka, R.T., and Watson, L.T., “Multidisciplinary Design Optimization with Quasiseparable Subsystems,” Optimization and Engineering, 6, 9–20, March 2005.   

43.   Papila, M., Haftka, R. T. and Watson, L. T., “Pointwise Bias Error Bounds for Response Surface Approximations and Min-Max Bias Design,” AIAA Journal, Vol. 43 (8) pp. 1797-1807, August 2005.

44.   N. H. Kim, Shape design sensitivity analysis of nonlinear structural systems, in Optimization of Structural and Mechanical Systems, Edited by J. S. Arora, submitted, 2005.   

45.   Venkataraman,; S., Haftka, R. T., Sankar, B. V., Zhu; H., Blosser, M. L., "Optimal Functionally Graded Metallic Foam Thermal Insulation, AIAA Journal, 2004 vol. 42 no. 11, pp. 2355-2363.   

46.   Schutte, J.F., Reinbolt, J.A., Fregly, B.J., Haftka, R.T., and George, A.D., “Parallel global optimization with the particle swarm algorithm,” Int J Numerical Methods in Engineering, 61(13), 2296-2315, December 2004.   

47.   Zhu, H., Sankar, B.V., Haftka, R.T., Venkataraman, S., and Blosser, M., “Optimization of functionally graded metallic foam insulation under transient heat transfer conditions,” Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization,” 28 (5): 349-355 Nov. 2004   

48.   Soundappan P, Nikolaidis E, Haftka R.T, Grandhi, R., and Canfield, R., “Comparison of evidence theory and Bayesian theory for uncertainty modeling,” Reliability Engineering & System Safety 85 (1-3): 295-311 Jul-Sep 2004.   

49.   Qu, X., Venter, G., and Haftka, R.T., “New formulation of minimum-bias central composite experimental design and Gauss Quadrature,” Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 28(4), pp. 231-242, 2004.   

50.   Venkataraman, S., and Haftka, R.T., “Structural optimization complexity: what has Moore’s law done for us?,” Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 28(6), pp. 375-387, 2004.   

51.   Zhu, H., Sankar, B.V., Haftka, R.T., Venkataraman, S., and Blosser, M., “Minimum Mass Design of Insulation Made of Functionally Graded Material,” J. Spacecraft and Rockets, (EN), pp. 467-469, 2004.   

52.   Grosset, L., Le Riche, R. and Haftka, R.T., “A study of the effects of dimensionality on stochastic hill climbers and estimation of distribution algorithms,” Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Vol. 2936, selected and revised papers from the 6th International Conference on Artificial Evolution (EA03), Springer Verlag, May 2004, pp. 27-38.   

53.   Liu, B., Haftka, R.T., and Watson L.T., “Global-Local Structural Optimization Using Response Surfaces of Local Optimization Margins,” Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 27(5), 352-359, 2004.   

54.   Qu, X., and Haftka, R.T., “Reliability-Based Design Optimization Using Probability Sufficiency Factor,” Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 27(5), 314-325, 2004.   

55.   Nikolaidis, E. Chen S., Cudney, H., Haftka, R.T., and Rosca, R., “Comparison of Probability and Possibility for Design Against Catastropic Failure Under Uncertainty.” ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, Vol. 126, pp. 386-394, May 2004.   

56.   Lian, Y., Shyy, W., and Haftka, R.T., “Shape Optimization of a Membrane Wing for Micro Air Vehicles (TN),” AIAA Journal 42(2), 424-426, 2004.   

57.   Liu, B. , and R.T. Haftka (2004) “Single-level composite wing optimization based on flexural lamination parameters,” Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 26, 111-120.   

58.   Liu, B. , and R.T. Haftka, “Maximization of Composite Wing Weight Using Flexural Lamination Parameters,” Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, Vol. 26, pp. 111-120, Springer Verlag, 2004.   

59.   Papila, M., and Haftka, R.T., “Implementation of a Crack Propagation Constraint within Structural Optimization Software,” Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 25(5-6), pp. 327-338, 2003.   

60.   Huang, J., Venkataraman, S., Rapoff, A.J., and Haftka, R.T., “Optimization of Axisymmetric Elastic Modulus Distributions around a Hole for Increased Strength,” Structural Optimization, 25(4), pp. 1-12, 2003.   

61.   Ragon, S. A., Gürdal, Z., Haftka, R. T., Tzong, T. J. “Bilevel Design of a Wing Structure using Response Surfaces,” Journal of Aircraft, Vol. 40, No.5, September/October 2003, pp. 985-992.   

62.   Qu, X., Haftka, R.T., Venkataraman, S., and Johnson, T.F., “Deterministic and Reliability-Based Optimization of Composite Laminates for Cryogenic Environments,” AIAA Journal, 41(10), pp. 2029-2036, 2003.   

63.   Lamberti, L., Venkataraman, S., Haftka, R.T., and Johnson, T.F., “Preliminary Design Optimization of Stiffened Panels Using Approximate Analysis Models,” International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 57 (10), pp. 1351-1380, 2003.   

64.   Venkataraman, S., Lamberti, L., Haftka, R.T., and Johnson, T.F., “Challenges in Comparing Numerical Solutions for Optimum Weights of Stiffened Shells”, Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, 40(2), pp. 183-192, 2003.   

65.   Venkataraman, S., Haftka, R.T., and Rapoff, A.J., “Structural Optimization using Biological Variables to Help Understand How Bones Design Holes,” Structural Optimization, 25(1), pp. 19-34, 2003.   

66.   Kim, H., Haftka, R.T., Mason, W.H., Watson, L.T., and Grossman, B., “Probabilistic Modeling of Errors from Structural Optimization Based on Multiple Starting Points,” Optimization and Engineering, Vol. 3, pp. 415-430, 2002.   

67.   Vitali, R., Haftka, R.T., and Sankar, B.V., “Multi-fidelity design of stiffened composite panel with a crack,” Structural Optimization 23(5), pp. 347-356, June 2002.   

68.   C.A. Baker, B. Grossman, R.T. Haftka, W.H. Mason and L.T. Watson, “High-Speed Civil Transport Design Space Exploration Using Aerodynamic Response Surface Approximations,” Journal of Aircraft, Vol. 39, No. 2, March-April 2002, pp. 215-220.   

69.   Vitali, R., Park, O., Haftka, R.T., Sankar, B.V., and Rose, C.A.,“Structural Optimization of a Hat-Stiffened Panel Using Response Surfaces,” Journal of Aircraft, 39(1), pp. 158-166, 2002.

70.   N. H. Kim, K. K. Choi, J. S. Chen, and M. E. Botkin, Meshfree analysis and design sensitivity analysis for shell structures, Int. J. Num. Methods Eng., Vol. 53, No. 9, 2087-2116, 2002.

71.   N. H. Kim, K. Y. Yi, and K. K. Choi, A material derivative approach in design sensitivity analysis of 3-D contact problems, Int. J. Solids and Structures, Vol. 39, No. 8, pp. 2087-2108, 2002.  

72.   Baker, C.A., Watson, L. T., Grossman, B., Mason, W. H. and Haftka, R. T., “Parallel global aircraft configuration design space exploration”, Internat. J. Compuer. Research, 10 (4) 2001, 501-515.   

73.   Cox, S.E., Haftka, R.T., Baker, C.A., Grossman, B., Mason, W.H., and Watson, L.T., “A Comparison of Global Optimization Methods for the Design of a High-speed Civil Transport,” J. of Global Optimization, 21, pp. 415-433, 2001.   

74.   Gern, F.H., Ko, A., Sulaeman, E., Gundlach, J.F., Kapania, R.K., and Haftka, R.T., “Multidisciplinary Design Optimization of a Transonic Commercial Transport with Strut-Braced Wing,” J. Aircraft,” 38(6), November-December, 2001, pp. 1006-1014.   

75.   Hosder, S., Watson, L.T., Grossman, B., Mason, W.H., and Kim, H., “Polynomial Response Surface Approximations for Multidisciplinary Design Optimization of a High Speed Civil Transport,” Optimization and Engineering, 2, 431-452, 2001.   

76.   Kim, H, Papila, M., Mason, W. H., Haftka, R. T., Watson, L. T., and Grossman, B., “Detection and Repair of Poorly Converged Optimization Runs,” AIAA J., 39(12), December 2001, pp. 2242-2249.   

77.   Nikolaidis, E., and Haftka, R.T., “Theories of Uncertainty for Risk Assessment when Data is Scarce,” International Journal for Advanced Manufacturing Systems, 4(1), 49-56, 2001.   

78.   Akgün, M.A., Haftka, R.T, Wu, K.C., Walsh, J.L and Garcelon, J.H., “Efficient Structural Optimization for Multiple Load Cases Using Adjoint Sensitivities,” AIAA Journal, 39(3), 511-516, 2001.    

79.   Park, O., Haftka, R.T., Sankar, B.V., Starnes, J.H., and Nagendra, S., “Analytical-Experimental Correlation for a Stiffened Composite Panel Loaded in Axial Compression,” Journal of Aircraft, 38 (2), 379-387, 2001.   

80.   Akgün, M.A., Garcelon, J.H., and Haftka, R.T., “Fast Exact Linear and Non-linear Structural Reanalysis and the Sherman-Morrison-Woodbury Formulas,” International Journal for Numerical Journal in Engineering, 50(7), 1587-1606, 2001.   

81.   Venkataraman, S., Haftka, R.T., and Johnson, T.F., “Maximal Errors due to Use of Equivalent Properties for Sublaminates,” AIAA Journal 39(2), 2001.   

82.   Goel, A., Baker, C. A. Shaffer, C.A., Grossman, B., Mason, W.H., Watson, L.T., and Haftka, R.T., “VizCraft: a problem solving environment for configuration design of a high speed civil transport”, Computing in Science and Engineering., 3 56-66, 2001.   

83.   Soremekun,G., Gürdal, Z., Haftka, R.T., and Watson, L.T., “Composite laminate design optimization by genetic algorithm with generalized elitist selection,” Computers & Structures, 79(2), pp. 131-143, 2001.

84.   N. H. Kim, Y. H. Park, and K. K. Choi, Optimization of a hyper-elastic structure with multibody contact using continuum-based shape design sensitivity analysis, Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, Vol. 21, No. 3, 196-208, 2001.

85.   N. H. Kim, K. K. Choi, and J. S. Chen, Structural optimization of finite deformation elastoplasticity using continuum-based design sensitivity formulation, Computers and Structures, Vol. 79, No. 20-21, pp. 1959-1976, 2001.

86.   N. H. Kim and K. K. Choi, Design sensitivity analysis and optimization of nonlinear transient dynamics, Mechanics of Structures and Machines, Vol. 29, No. 3, pp. 351-371, 2001.   

87.   John F. Gundlach, J.F., Tetrault, P-A., Gern, F.H., Naghshineh-Pour, A.H., Ko, A., Schetz, J.A., Mason, W.H., Kapania, R.K., Grossman, B., and Haftka, R.T., “Conceptual Design Studies of a Strut-Braced Wing Transonic Transport," Journal of Aircraft, Vol. 37, No. 6, Nov-Dec 2000, pp. 976-983.   

88.   Papila, M., and Haftka, R.T., “Response Surface Approximations: Noise, Error Repair, and Modeling Errors,” AIAA Journal 38(12), pp. 2336-2343, 2000.   

89.   Liu, B., Haftka, R.T., and Akgün M.A., “Two-Level Composite Wing Structural Optimization Using Response Surfaces,” Structural Optimization, 20(2), pp. 87-96, 2000.   

90.   Madsen, J.I., Shyy, W., and Haftka, R.T., “Response Surface Techniques for Diffuser Shape Optimization,” AIAA Journal, 38(9), pp. 1512-1518, 2000.   

91.   Garcelon, J.H., haftka, R.T., and Scotti, J.S., “Approximations in Optimization of Damage Tolerant Structures,” AIAA Journal, 38(3), pp. 517-524, 2000.   

92.   Venter, G., and Haftka, R.T., “Two-Species Genetic Algorithm for Design under Worst Case Conditions,” Evolutionary Optimization (internet Journal), 2(1), pp. 1-19, 2000.   

93.   Liu,B. Haftka R.T., Akgün M. and Todoroki, A., “Permutation Genetic Algorithm For Stacking Sequence Design Of Composite Laminates”, Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 186, pp. 357-372, 2000.   

94.   Kajiwara, I. and Haftka, R. T., "Integrated Design of Aerodynamics and Control System for Micro Air Vehicles," JSME International Journal, Vol. 43, No. 3, 2000, pp. 684-690. 

95.   N. H. Kim, K. K. Choi, J. S. Chen, and Y. H. Park, Meshless shape design sensitivity analysis and optimization for contact problem with friction, Computational Mechanics, Vol. 25, No. 2/3, pp. 157-168, 2000.

96.  N.H. Kim, K. K. Choi, and J. S. Chen, Shape design sensitivity analysis and optimization of elasto-plasticity with frictional contact, AIAA Journal, Vol. 38, No. 9, pp. 1742-1753, 2000.