Our lab is always seeking motivated students eager to deepen their knowledge in the mechanics of materials and structures, as well as scientific computing (including the finite-element method, particle methods, and data-driven machine learning). We offer projects in collaboration with industry, government, and academic partners across a wide range of applications (such as space debris, sports mechanics, modeling concrete and dam aging, and earthquake science). Many of our students have the opportunity to conduct their Master projects abroad, at institutions like MIT and Caltech. Each project is unique, tailored to the student’s interests, and closely aligned with the lab’s ongoing research.
A complete list of available projects is posted just before each semester. Feel free to reach out—we look forward to welcoming you to the team!
Student projects
For master’s theses and more semester projects, you can contact [email protected] and [email protected] (Please put both in your mail !). Don’t hesitate to check out previous projects on infoscience.
The list of projects is not exhaustive; please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any ideas!
Finite-Element Design of Thermal Buffering Units
Bachelor/Master
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Bachelor/Master
Soft lubrication of solid impacts
Bachelor/Master
Neural networks meet finite elements
Bachelor/Master
Wave propagation in layered media
Bachelor/Master
Physics-informed neural networks (PINNs) for friction
Bachelor/Master
Former semester projects
Below is a non-exhaustive list of previous projects done by students of LSMS.
2026
A Nonchalant Intro to Fourier Neural Operator
2026
Advisor(s): A. J. Garcia Suarez
Extension of Finite Element Interpolation and Integration Methods in Akantu Using the Basix Library Semester Project Report
2026
Orbital Debris Evolution: Comparing Empirical and Physics-Based Fragmentation Models
2026
Advisor(s): T. Ghesquière-Diérickx; J-F. Molinari; G. Anciaux
2025
Boundary approach for solid dynamics in large translation & rotations
2025
Advisor(s): G. Anciaux
Solving Friction Problems using Physics-Informed Neural Networks and Operators
2025
Advisor(s): J-F. Molinari; A. J. Garcia Suarez; G. Cortes
Numerical Simulation of Dynamic Fragmentation
2025
Advisor(s): T. Ghesquière-Diérickx; J-F. Molinari
Numerical simulation of shear band in inhomogenous granular media
2025
Advisor(s): J-F. Molinari; J. Bilotto
PINNs applied to dynamic friction
2025
Advisor(s): A. J. Garcia Suarez; G. Cortes
DEM Implementation for Elliptical and Soft Particles Civil 481 -Semester Project Report
2025
Advisor(s): J-F. Molinari; J. Bilotto
Numerical Simulation of Dynamic Fragmentation
2025
Advisor(s): S. A. Durussel; T. Ghesquière-Diérickx; J-F. Molinari
Former master thesis
Below is a non-exhaustive list of previous master thesis done by students of LSMS.
2026
Modeling of granular comminution under shear using DEM simulation
2026
Advisor(s): J-F. Molinari; Y. Tetsuo; J. Bilotto; C. Chang
2024
Pumped-Storage Plant in an Arctic Context. Design and Construction of Underground Structures.
2024
Advisor(s): B. Lecampion; E. Gallyamov
Block shape design to improve the seismic stability of multi-block structures – Seismic study of multi-block structure for energy storage
2024
Advisor(s): J-F. Molinari
2023
Image correlation and data analysis applied to surface texture microscopy
2023
Advisor(s): G. Anciaux
2022
Detachment Dynamics of Heterogeneous Adhesive Pads
2022
Advisor(s): T. D. Roch; J-F. Molinari; T. Cohen
2021
On the preconditioning of the INTERNODES matrix for applications in contact mechanics
2021
Advisor(s): G. Anciaux; S. Deparis
Contact Mechanics for Hyperelastic Materials
2021
Advisor(s): J. M. Kolinski; J-F. Molinari
BEM Study of the Contact between Rough Surfaces for Dry and Lubricated Condition
2021
Advisor(s): J-F. Molinari; G. Costagliola
On the preconditioning of the INTERNODES matrix for applications in contact mechanics
2021
Advisor(s): G. Anciaux
2020
Tissue deformation algorithm to estimate breast tumor location from prone-to-supine position
2020
Advisor(s): J-F. Molinari
Former bachelor projects
Below is a non-exhaustive list of previous master thesis done by students of LSMS.
2026
Soft Lubrication of Solid Impact
2026
Advisor(s): J. Bilotto; A. J. Garcia Suarez
Rethinking Sports Shoe Sole Design Through Physics-First Approaches
2026
Advisor(s): J-F. Molinari; A. J. Garcia Suarez
Emergence of complexity in a frictional system: reproducing earthquake statistics
2026
Advisor(s): R. Ferry; J-F. Molinari