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Maute, Kurt

Professor and Palmer Engineering Chair

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  • Dr. Maute's research is concerned with computational mechanics and design optimization methods, focusing on fundamental problems in solid and fluid mechanics and heat transfer. He studies these computational approaches with applications to civil, mechanical, and aerospace engineering problems. For the past 30 years, Dr. Maute has worked on topology and shape optimization methods for a broad range of problems, in particular coupled multi-physics and multi-scale problems, such as fluid-structure interaction and chemo-mechanically coupling. Dr. Maute has developed stochastic prediction and design optimization methods for coupled multi-physics problems under uncertainty using high-fidelity models.

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  • Computational Design Optimization, Computational Mechanics, Solid Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Structural Dynamics, Uncertainty Quantification, Fluid-Structure Interaction, Aeroelasticity, Multiphysics Coupling, Multiscale Simulation

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Teaching

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  • ASEN 2701 - Introduction to Statics, Structures, and Materials
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2024
    Introduces the fundamental analytical tools for statics and structural analysis in the context of the physics of aerospace materials. Topics include force/moment equilibrium, truss analysis, beam theory, stress and strain, stiffness and strength of material, and aerospace structural design.
  • ASEN 3112 - Structures
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2018 / Fall 2019 / Fall 2020
    Teaches Mechanics of Materials methods of stress and deformation analysis applicable to the design and verification of aircraft and space structures. It offers an introduction to matrix and finite element methods for truss structures, and to mechanical vibrations.
  • ASEN 5012 - Mechanics of Aerospace Structures
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2018 / Fall 2019 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2022
    Applies fundamental concepts of continuum mechanics, theory of elasticity and energy methods to the analysis of structures. Recommended prerequisites: APPM 2360 and ASEN 2001 or 2701 and ASEN 2003 or 2703 and ASEN 3112 or 3712 or instructor consent required. Degree credit not granted for this course and MCEN 5023.
  • ASEN 5519 - Special Topics
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2023
    Reflects upon specialized aspects of aerospace engineering sciences. Course content is indicated in the online Class Search. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Recommended prerequisite: varies.
  • ASEN 6519 - Special Topics
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2023
    Reflects upon specialized aspects of aerospace engineering sciences. Course content is indicated in the online Schedule Planner. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Recommended prerequisite: varies.
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