New Preprint on the numerical analysis for the Stokes problem
In their recent paper “Numerical analysis for the Stokes problem with non-homogeneous Dirichlet boundary condition,” Thomas Apel, Katharina Lorenz, and Johannes Pfefferer study the Stokes problem with low-regularity Dirichlet boundary data in possibly non-convex domains and develop numerical methods for its solution.
New open-access Publication in Computational Mechanics
Our article "A Consistent Mixed-Dimensional Coupling Approach for 1D Cosserat Beams and 2D Surfaces in 3D Space" has been published in the journal Computational Mechanics.
New preprint on beam-to-beam coupling in geometrically exact beam theories
In their new paper “A variationally consistent beam-to-beam point coupling formulation for geometrically exact beam theories”, Ivo Steinbrecher, Nora Hagmeyer, Christoph Meier, and Alexander Popp present a formulation-independent approach for coupling beam cross-sections within the framework of geometrically exact beam theory.
Our institute contributes two talks to the CMIS 2026 in Lugano
Ivo Steinbrecher and Daniel Wolff represented the IMCS at CMIS 2026, presenting recent work in computational contact mechanics and related methods.
Mark Fischer joins the computer-based simulation group
With expertise in isogeometric analysis and computational solid mechanics, Mark Fischer will contribute to research on multigrid methods for semi- and block-structured meshes.
The IMCS participates in the NL26 Course in Pavia
From May 18–22, 2026, IMCS doctoral candidates Simon Völkl and Benno Schönstein attended the international NL26 Course at the University of Pavia on nonlinear computational solid, structural, and fluid mechanics.
Annual Summer BBQ Held in Warm and Sunny Weather
The traditional annual BBQ of IMCS and the DLR-PI brought together colleagues, families and partners for a relaxed summer evening.
Thomas Apel participates in INAF Workshop on Numerical Methods
From 7 to 9 May 2026, the Joint 22nd Numerical Methods for Problems with Layer Phenomena / INAF Workshop took place at FernUniversität in Hagen, Campus Berlin.
Robust Block Preconditioning for Embedded Beam–Solid Coupling
Our newest preprint presents robust augmented Lagrangian block preconditioners for the efficient simulation of coupled solid and beam models.
"Tag der Bundeswehr" 2026 Featuring Two IMCS Exhibitions
The Institute of Mathematics and Computer-Based Simulation (IMCS) participated with two exhibitions at "Tag der Bundeswehr" 2026, held on site of the University of the Bundeswehr Munich.
Presentation at the Numerical Methods in CSE Seminar in Garching
On June 18, Philipp Zilk was a guest at the Numerical Methods in CSE Oberseminar, which is held regularly at the Technical University of Munich in Garching. In his talk, Isogeometric Analysis near Polar Corners, he presented joint work with Thomas Apel.
IMCS Presents Mathematical Engineering Degree at IdeenExpo in Hanover
The Bundeswehr University Munich is represented at IdeenExpo in Hanover from 20 to 28 June as part of the Bundeswehr stands, where it provides information on study opportunities, research, and career paths.
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New Open-Access Publication in Acta Mechanica
We are happy to announce the publication of the article"Mixed Finite Elements for Geometrically Exact Beams Using Discontinuous Rotations and Discrete Curvature" as an open-access paper in the journal Acta Mechanica.
IMCS Researchers Present Their Latest Work at CMBE 2026 in Kobe
Martin Frank and Sebastian Brandstäter participated in the 9th CMBE: Computational and Mathematical Biomedical Engineering International Conference, held in Kobe, Japan, from June 22–24.
Successful Participation in WCCM-ECCOMAS 2026 in Munich
Seventeen members of our institute presented their research, organized minisymposia, and supported the delivery of the international congress.
Alexander Popp receives ECCOMAS Fellow Award
On the occasion of the WCCM-ECCOMAS 2026 Congress in Munich, Prof. Alexander Popp has been awarded the newly established ECCOMAS Fellow Award, which was presented for the very first time in 2026 to an initial group of around 40 distinguished members of the ECCOMAS community.
A novel embedded mesh discretization approach for contact mechanics
Our new paper „An Embedded Mesh Approach for Isogeometric Boundary Layers in Contact Mechanics“ has been published in the journal Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering.
Preprint on Mechanical Modeling of Neurovascular Flow Diverters
Our new preprint „Mechanical Modeling of Braided Neurovascular Flow Diverters using a Beam-to-Beam and Beam-to-Surface Contact Formulation“ presents a structural-mechanics-based modeling framework for braided neurovascular flow diverters that is entirely based on open-source simulation tools.
IMCS at "FE ohne Schnee" 2026
Four members of IMCS participated from July 29th to August 1st 2026 in the "FE ohne Schnee" seminar which was already founded in 1985 by Professors Ramm, Stein and Wunderlich.