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David Ryckelynck

David Ryckelynck

Professor

Center · CEMEF

Biography

David Ryckelynck is a researcher specializing in computational mechanics and materials modeling, with significant expertise in the development of advanced model reduction and machine learning methods applied to industrial problems. His work focuses on the intersection of numerical simulation, data science, and structural mechanics, aiming to optimize high-fidelity calculations while preserving their accuracy. Among his major research areas are order-of-size reduction (ROM) for nonlinear problems, multimodal data analysis in materials science, and the integration of artificial intelligence techniques to improve physical simulations, particularly in contexts such as additive manufacturing, material fatigue, or defect characterization via 3D imaging. His research also explores innovative approaches such as variational autoencoders, compressed convolutional neural networks, and mesh morphing methods for applications in fluid dynamics and solid mechanics. His approach often combines rigorous mathematical tools, such as spectral decompositions and clustering methods, with deep learning techniques to process complex, high-dimensional data.

Publication(s)

Teaching

Elective Course Period (October and January)

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Finite Elements

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The course consists of a theoretical component (including lectures and small-group sessions) and a practical component based on a mini-project. The ""lecture"" component includes a presentation of the theoretical framework of the method (10 lecture and tutorial sessions), as well as its implementation (5 lecture and tutorial sessions), and the industrial context (5 sessions). The mini-projects account for one-third of the course. Students will choose their projects from a list of topics focused either on specific applications or on algorithmic or mathematical developments: dynamics, statics, contact, thermal analysis, diffusion, fluid mechanics, mesh adaptation, etc. Content Theoretical formulation and implementation of the method Variational formulation: Sobolev spaces, weak solutions, the Lax–Milgram theorem, connection to virtual work and the calculus of variations. Finite Element Method: Description of the method, examples of finite elements, convergence results. Matrix formulation: Elementary matrices, assembly, boundary conditions, solution, algorithms in mechanics and thermal analysis. Computational environment Connection to CAD: Design workflows. Meshing techniques: Delaunay methods, frontal meshing. Meshing a complex part. Major commercial software packages: Organization of a computational code, some examples. Parallel computing: Machines and associated algorithms, parallel solvers, domain decomposition. Applications Students interested in applications involving real parts will use major commercial software or software from the School’s Research Centers. They will perform a calculation that is realistic from an industrial perspective. Those more interested in applied mathematics can use a development platform, such as FreeFem++.

Digital Engineering of Complex Systems (IDSC) track

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Over the past decade, artificial intelligence (AI) has profoundly transformed the industrial world by revolutionizing the ways in which systems are designed, optimized, and operated. One of the most striking aspects of this evolution is the digital modeling of complex systems. Traditionally based on methods with a strong physical or multiphysical focus, this field now benefits from advances in artificial intelligence, particularly through machine learning and deep learning algorithms. The Digital Engineering of Complex Systems track at Mines Paris aims to provide students with a solid, multidisciplinary foundation in AI, enabling them to gain a deep understanding of its applications and apply them to real-world industrial challenges. The disciplines studied in the specialization are: machine learning and its applications in engineering, computer vision, and high-performance computing. The specialization’s curriculum is structured around three weeks of coursework, supplemented by two weeks of a Data Challenge and a one-week field trip. More information is available on the track’s webpage: https://bruno-figliuzzi.github.io/Option/

Data, Images, Physical Models, and Machine Learning (Research Quarter)

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Data analysis is playing an increasingly important role in our society, both professionally and personally. This data is often complex—including text, images, videos, genomes, point clouds, and graphs, for example. It serves as the raw material for the digital industries. Automatically extracting useful information from these massive datasets is a major challenge. The goal of this research term is to provide engineering students with their first experience in research on the automatic analysis of complex data. Images and other structured data (graphs, trees, sequences, etc.) will be the focus of this work. The scientific disciplines involved will include, in particular, machine learning, image analysis, robotics, physics, and bioinformatics. Depending on the projects, students will have the opportunity to use kernel methods, deep learning, or mathematical morphology, among other techniques. The fields of application will be very diverse, ranging from autonomous driving to healthcare, including non-destructive testing and materials characterization. Some research projects will take place in collaboration with industry partners.

PhD supervision

  • 2025 Development of deep learning-based digital twins for hot forming processes of Zr alloys NGUYEN Thanh Chung
  • 2025 Data-driven learning of an electric vehicle battery aging model HOLLER Colin
  • 2024 Machine learning for anomaly detection via nanoindentation to identify elastoplastic properties of subgrain-level crystals BELAMRI-REGENPIED Pierre
  • 2023 Calculation on data from automatic tomography for large geometric variations: applications to process simulation and verification of mechanical functions FERHAT AMELIA
  • 2023 Modeling and AI methods to estimate and predict the health states of electric vehicle batteries. VU Germain
  • 2022 Advances in 3D vision and deep learning for shape analysis and synthesis: application to interspecies biomechanical modeling of the knee joint BASTICO Matteo
  • 2021 Deep Learning Application to Prediction and Modeling of Multiphysics Fluid Flows EL HABER George
  • 2021 Identification of crystal plasticity laws using digital twin and statistical learning MESBAH Daria
  • 2020 Hyper-reduction of model order in contact mechanics under potentially non-symmetric mixed formulation: theoretical and numerical analysis. LE BERRE Simon
  • 2019 Real-time prediction of mechanical stresses in welding using a metamodel library PEREIRA ALVAREZ Pablo
  • 2019 Machine learning-driven mechanical submodels: application to structural dynamics BOUKRAICHI Hamza
  • 2019 Functional metrology by 3D imaging and digital twin learning – application to thermo-mechanical fatigue in single-crystal superalloys. AUBLET Axel
  • 2018 Machine learning reduced-order models for studying defect harmfulness LAUNAY Hugo
  • 2018 Statistical learning for nonlinear model reduction DANIEL Thomas
  • 2017 Model Reduction applied to interfacial flows TEYOU TCHUIENKAM Patrick Lionnel
  • 2016 Numerical study of the harmfulness of defects in welds LACOURT Laurent
  • 2016 A reduced 0D unsteady and non-linear thermal model of vehicle cabin for automotive energy optimization HAMMADI Youssef
  • 2016 Crystalline plasticity applied to polycrystals under asymmetric cyclic loading: mechanical analysis and model order reduction FAROOQ Harris
  • 2015 Reduced-order models for simplified welding simulation as a substitute for out-of-reach calculations. DINH TRONG Tuan
  • 2015 Modeling and simulation of polyurethane-bonded sand fragmentation HILTH William
  • 2015 Reduced-order model in contact mechanics. Application to the simulation of nuclear fuel behavior. FAUQUE DE MAISTRE Jules