Yogesh Chodvadiya

Topic: Equibiaxial Fatigue Test - Investigation of the Specimen and Measurements for a Rubber Material. • Investigation of the specimen and apparatus of the test • Material model for simulation using test results • Optimization of the calculated specimen in Abaqus with Python scripting

Title: Implementation and validation of a modified plasticity model in LS-DYNA UMAT with crash application • Evaluation of existing material models for metallic materials. • Investigation of a new parameter identification method for the calibration of the material model. • Pre-Post-Processing in ANSA and Animator • Optimization of material parameters for the newly investigated "user defined material model (subroutines - UMATs) in LS-Dyna with LS-Opt

Topic: Stochastic material modelling in LS-Dyna (UMAT) for linear elastic material behaviour • Approach of the stochastic method to reduce the large number of simulations • Programming of user material models with fortran for the use in LS-Dyna • Analysis and interpretation of the performed simulations

Student Assistant at IKM Institute: • Automation of FEM with AceGen- AceFEM (learning phase). • Analysis of the adhesive material properties and creation of a 3D model of the nano indentation with MATLAB Student Coordinator • Administrative work - data statistics in MS-Office. • Dealing with international students as coordinator

• Project management for the manufacturing of ITER-CRYOSTAT • Handling of manufacturing processes with CAD Model • Shipping and small batch manufacturing, e.g. fixtures and transport devices