Abstract: In the ever-evolving landscape of engineering design, structural optimization emerges as a key discipline that empowers researchers and engineers to harness the full potential of materials and structures by automating the design process. This seminar delves into the realm of structural optimization aided by adjoint sensitivity analysis, elucidating its profound impact on contemporary engineering endeavors. The seminar commences by demystifying the core principles of optimization and describing structural optimization types such as topology, shape, and sizing optimization. Attendees will gain insights into the underlying mathematical formulations and algorithmic techniques that drive these optimization paradigms, fostering a comprehensive understanding of their applicability across different design challenges. Central to the seminar is the exploration of adjoint sensitivity analysis, a mathematical paradigm that enables structural design updates in response to performance criteria changes. Participants will delve into the mathematical foundations of adjoint methods, comprehending how they enable efficient calculation of gradient information crucial for design modifications. Enriching the discourse, the seminar interweaves theoretical concepts with interesting case studies, exemplifying the transformative potential of structural optimization. Through these illustrative examples, attendees will grasp how these techniques optimize designs across industries.
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