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Andrés Tovar

Engineering · Purdue University West Lafayette

OpenAlex ORCID
Mid career · publishing since 2003
Topology Optimization in EngineeringAdvanced Multi-Objective Optimization AlgorithmsCellular and Composite StructuresInjection Molding Process and PropertiesProbabilistic and Robust Engineering Design

Publications

208

Citations

3,383

Est. group size

~3

Recurring co-author estimate

Active years

24

Publishing since 2003

Research summary
AI-generated

Andrés Tovar works on computational design methods in mechanical engineering, especially topology optimization (finding the most efficient material layout for a structure) and multi-objective optimization (balancing multiple competing design goals). His recent work combines these methods with machine learning, Bayesian optimization, and CAD automation to design things like heat exchangers, vehicle structures, and lightweight lattice materials. He also has some work applying similar optimization and modeling techniques to battery materials and biomechanics.

Topology optimization and lightweight structural designMulti-objective and Bayesian optimizationMachine learning for engineering design (neural networks, Gaussian processes)CAD automation and simulation-driven design toolsAutomotive and thermal component design applications

Publication output has declined over the last decade, dropping from over 20 papers per year around 2017-2019 to roughly 6-8 per year in recent years.

Generated by claude-sonnet-5 from public bibliographic data · Jul 20, 2026

Publication cadence
Publications per year over the last 10 years — averaging 6.0/year recently
2017: 21 publications172018: 17 publications182019: 26 publications26192020: 11 publications202021: 11 publications212022: 7 publications222023: 8 publications232024: 8 publications242025: 6 publications252026: 1 publication26
Recent publications
Publishes in
  • SAE technical papers on CD-ROM/SAE technical paper series×20
  • Author eBooks×14
  • Journal of Mechanical Design×7
  • IUScholarWorks (Indiana University)×5
  • Procedia Manufacturing×4
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Last updated Jul 20, 2026.

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