Thomas J. R. Hughes, Isogeometric Analysis: Mathematical and Engineering Perspectives

Thomas J. R. Hughes, University of Texas at Austin, Isogeometric Analysis: Mathematical and Engineering Perspectives The vision of Isogeometric Analysis (IGA) was first presented in a paper published October 1, 2005 [1]. Since then it has become a focus of research within both the fields of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computer Aided Design (CAD) and has become a mainstream analysis methodology and provided a new paradigm for geometric design [2-4]. The key concept utilized in the technical approach is the development of a new foundation for FEA, based on rich geometric descriptions originating in CAD, more tightly integrating design and analysis. Industrial applications and commercial software developments have expanded recently. In this talk, I will present mathematical and engineering perspectives on IGA as an FEA technology and some examples of recent research directions. Dr. Thomas J.R. Hughes holds B.E. and M.E. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Pratt Institute and an M.S. in Mathematics and