On November 24, 2025, a high-profile lecture by Dr. Matthias Neuner, professor at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences in Vienna, took place as part of the mechXchange series. The lecture met with great interest and attracted a large, knowledgeable audience. Students, teachers, and external guests took the opportunity to learn first-hand about the latest findings in numerical material simulation.
In his lecture entitled “Advanced Numerical Simulations in Research and Development – From Understanding Materials to Enabling Innovation,” Dr. Neuner provided exciting insights into the current state of computer-aided material and structural analysis. He showed how numerical simulations are now among the central tools of modern research and industrial development.
Dr. Neuner explained how classical and extended continuum models are used to deepen the fundamental understanding of materials and to efficiently solve real-world technical problems.
Examples ranged from fastening and geotechnical engineering to the development of new high-performance materials. The close connection between theory, simulation, and experimentation clearly demonstrated how numerical methods can significantly accelerate innovation processes.
The presentation provided valuable insights for students and researchers alike and underscored the importance of modern simulation technologies for mechatronics. The positive response from the audience and the lively discussion that followed confirmed the great success of the event.
Matthias Neuner is professor for computational mechanics of materials at the BOKU Vienna ©BOKU
Neuner's lecture at MCI attracted a large and interested audience ©MCI/Hauswicka
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