Dr.-Ing. Karl Kalina
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Dr.-Ing. Karl Kalina
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Chair of Computational and Experimental Solid Mechanics
Visiting address:
Zeunerbau, Room 356 George-Bähr-Straße 3c
01069 Dresden
Research
- Data-driven simulation techniques
- Usage of neural networks in solid mechanics
- Modeling and simulation of magnetoactive materials
- Nonlinear FEM, homogenisation methods
- Coupled Problems, constitutive modeling, parameter identification
- Charectirization and reconstruction of microstructures
- Postdoc in RTG 2868 D3 Graduiertenkolleg 2868
- ResearchGate, GoogleScholar
Teaching
- Lecture Materialtheorie in summer term
- Lecture Mehrskalige numerische Modellierung in winter term
- Tutorials for basic and advanced courses
Publications
2026
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A physics-augmented neural network framework for finite strain incompressible viscoelasticity, 15 Jun 2026, In: Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering. 455, 32 p., 118892Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
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Precise, efficient and flexible modeling of crystallizing elastomers based on physics-augmented neural networks, 15 Jun 2026, In: Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering. 455, 118852Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
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Inverse design of spinodoid structures using Bayesian optimization, Jan 2026, In: Computational mechanics : solids, fluids, engineered materials, aging infrastructure, molecular dynamics, heat transfer, manufacturing processes, optimization, fracture & integrity. 77, 1, p. 275-296, 22 p.Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
2025
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A dual-stage constitutive modeling framework based on finite strain data-driven identification and physics-augmented neural networks, 1 Dec 2025, In: Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering. 447, 118289Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
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Data-Driven Inverse Design of Spinodoid Architected Materials, Nov 2025, In: GAMM-Mitteilungen. 48, 4, 23 p., e70008Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
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When invariants matter: The role of I1 and I2 in neural network models of incompressible hyperelasticity, Nov 2025, In: Mechanics of Materials. 210, 105443Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
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Inverse design of anisotropic microstructures using physics-augmented neural networks, Oct 2025, In: Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids. 203, 106161Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
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Neural networks meet phase-field: A hybrid fracture model, 30 Mar 2025, In: Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering. 440 (2025), 27 p., 117937Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
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Fast descriptor-based 2D and 3D microstructure reconstruction using the Portilla-Simoncelli algorithm, Feb 2025, In: Engineering with computers. 41 (2025), 1, p. 589-607, 19 p., 113043Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
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Neural networks meet anisotropic hyperelasticity: A framework based on generalized structure tensors and isotropic tensor functions, 21 Jan 2025, In: Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering. 437, 117725Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
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Conference Talks
2025
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Modeling of Soft Materials with Physics-Augmented Neural Networks Kalina, K. A. (Speaker) 21 Sep 2025 → 24 Sep 2025 Activity: Talk or presentation at external institutions/events > Keynote > Invited
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Data-driven modeling of crystallizing elastomers based on physics-augmented neural networks Friedrichs, K. (Speaker), Dammaß, F. G. (Involved person), Kalina, K. A. (Involved person), Kästner, M. (Involved person) 23 Sep 2025 Activity: Talk or presentation at external institutions/events > Talk/Presentation > Contributed
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From Property to Structure: Data-driven Inverse Design of Architected Materials Otto, A. (Speaker), Rosenkranz, M. (Involved person), Kalina, K. A. (Involved person), Kästner, M. (Involved person) 23 Sep 2025 Activity: Talk or presentation at external institutions/events > Talk/Presentation > Contributed
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NN-Based Inverse Design Of Spinodoid Architected Materials Otto, A. (Speaker), Rosenkranz, M. (Involved person), Kalina, K. A. (Involved person), Kästner, M. (Involved person) 11 Sep 2025 Activity: Talk or presentation at external institutions/events > Talk/Presentation > Contributed
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New insights into strain-induced crystallisation and fracture of rubber Dammaß, F. G. (Speaker), Friedrichs, K. (Involved person), Kalina, K. A. (Involved person), Kästner, M. (Involved person) 5 Sep 2025 Activity: Talk or presentation at external institutions/events > Talk/Presentation > Contributed
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Awards
- Richard-von-Mises Awardee in appreciation for excellent scientific achievements in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics 2026
- DAAD research scholarship for young scientists with doctorates (04/23 – 09/23)
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TU Dresden Postdoc starter kit (01/23 – 09/24)
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Dr.-Klaus-Körper Awardee in appreciation for an excellent dissertation in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics 2022
Activity as a reviewer for scientific project proposals
Activity as a reviewer for scientific journals
- Acta Mechanica
- Archive of Applied Mechanics
- Cement and Concrete Composites
- Computational Mechanics
- Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering
- Data-Centric Engineering
- European Journal of Mechanics - A/Solids
- Examples and Counterexamples
- International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering
- International Journal of Engineering Science
- International Journal of Material Forming
- International Journal of Solids and Structures
- Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanics of Time-Dependent Materials
- Technische Mechanik