Research

Design optimisation, computational mechanics, structural optimization and identification, stochastic analysis and optimization, aerospace applications.

Publications

Publications of specific relevance to

2018

Caloni S, Shahpar S and Toropov VV (2018). Multi-Disciplinary Design Optimisation of the Cooled Squealer Tip for High Pressure Turbines. Aerospace  vol. 5, (4) 10.3390/aerospace5040116

Toropov V, Korolev Y, Barkalov K, Kozinov E and Gergel V (2018). HPC Implementation of the Multipoint Approximation Method for Large Scale Design Optimization Problems Under Uncertainty. Engopt 2018 Proceedings of The 6th International Conference On Engineering Optimization  10.1007/978-3-319-97773-7_27

2017

Mortished C, Ollar J, Benzie P, Jones R, Sienz J and Toropov V (2017). Multidisciplinary Optimisation of an Automotive Body-in-White Structure Using Crushable Frame Springs and Sub Space Metamodels in Trust-Regions. Advances in Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization  10.1007/978-3-319-67988-4_118

Ollar J, Mortished C, Jones R, Sienz J and Toropov V (2017). Gradient based hyper-parameter optimisation for well conditioned kriging metamodels. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization  vol. 55, (6) 2029-2044. 10.1007/s00158-016-1626-8

Taherkhani AR, Gilkeson C, Gaskell P, Hewson R, Toropov V, Rezaienia A and Thompson H (2017). Aerodynamic CFD Based Optimization of Police Car Using Bezier Curves. Sae International Journal of Materials and Manufacturing  vol. 10, (2) 10.4271/2017-01-9450

Ollar J, Toropov V and Jones R (2017). Sub-space approximations for MDO problems with disparate disciplinary variable dependence. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization  vol. 55, (1) 279-288. 10.1007/s00158-016-1496-0

Sahab MG, Toropov VV and Gandomi AH (2017). Optimum Design of Composite Concrete Floors Using a Hybrid Genetic Algorithm. Handbook of Neural Computation  10.1016/B978-0-12-811318-9.00031-4

2016

Liu D, Lohse-Busch H, Toropov V, Hühne C and Armani U (2016). Detailed design of a lattice composite fuselage structure by a mixed optimization method. Engineering Optimization  vol. 48, (10) 1707-1720. 10.1080/0305215X.2015.1125262

de Boer GN, Gao L, Hewson RW, Thompson HM, Raske N and Toropov VV (2016). A multiscale method for optimising surface topography in elastohydrodynamic lubrication (EHL) using metamodels. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization  vol. 54, (3) 483-497. 10.1007/s00158-016-1412-7

Liu D and Toropov V (2016). Implementation of Discrete Capability into the Enhanced Multipoint Approximation Method for Solving Mixed Integer-Continuous Optimization Problems. International Journal For Computational Methods in Engineering Science and Mechanics  vol. 17, (1) 22-35. 10.1080/15502287.2016.1139013

2015

Liu D, Toropov VV, Barton DC and Querin OM (2015). Weight and mechanical performance optimization of blended composite wing panels using lamination parameters. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization  vol. 52, (3) 549-562. 10.1007/s00158-015-1244-x

Tsavdaridis KD, Kingman JJ and Toropov VV (2015). Application of structural topology optimisation to perforated steel beams. Computers and Structures  vol. 158, 108-123. 10.1016/j.compstruc.2015.05.004

Khatir Z, Taherkhani AR, Paton J, Thompson H, Kapur N and Toropov V (2015). Energy thermal management in commercial bread-baking using a multi-objective optimisation framework. Applied Thermal Engineering  vol. 80, 141-149. 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2015.01.042

2014

Berci M, Mascetti S, Incognito A, Gaskell PH and Toropov VV (2014). Dynamic response of typical section using variable-fidelity fluid dynamics and gust-modeling approaches - With correction methods. Journal of Aerospace Engineering  vol. 27, (5) 10.1061/(ASCE)AS.1943-5525.0000336

Berci M, Toropov VV, Hewson RW and Gaskell PH (2014). Multidisciplinary multifidelity optimisation of a flexible wing aerofoil with reference to a small UAV. Springer Nature  Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization  vol. 50, (4) 683-699. 10.1007/s00158-014-1066-2

Gilkeson CA, Toropov VV, Thompson HM, Wilson MCT, Foxley NA and Gaskell PH (2014). Dealing with numerical noise in CFD-based design optimization. Computers and Fluids  vol. 94, 84-97. 10.1016/j.compfluid.2014.02.004

Vu HM, Forth JP, Dao DV and Toropov VV (2014). The use of optimisation for enhancing the development of a novel sustainable masonry unit. Applied Mathematical Modelling  vol. 38, (3) 853-863. 10.1016/j.apm.2013.07.026

Viana FAC, Simpson TW, Balabanov V and Toropov V (2014). Metamodeling in multidisciplinary design optimization: How far have we really come? Aiaa Journal  vol. 52, (4) 670-690. 10.2514/1.J052375

Hamasaki H, Nakazono M, Hino R, Yoshida F, Manabe H, Kondo H and Toropov VV (2014). Stiffness improvement of stamping die by means of topology optimization. Advanced Materials Research  vol. 939, 266-273. 10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.939.266

De Boer GN, Hewson RW, Thompson HM, Gao L and Toropov VV (2014). Two-scale EHL: Three-dimensional topography in tilted-pad bearings. Tribology International  vol. 79, 111-125. 10.1016/j.triboint.2014.05.019

2013

Gilkeson CA, Toropov VV, Thompson HM, Wilson MCT, Foxley NA and Gaskell PH (2013). Multi-objective aerodynamic shape optimization of small livestock trailers. Engineering Optimization  vol. 45, (11) 1309-1330. 10.1080/0305215X.2012.737782

Khatir Z, Thompson H, Kapur N, Toropov V and Paton J (2013). Multi-objective Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) design optimisation in commercial bread-baking. Applied Thermal Engineering  vol. 60, (1-2) 480-486. 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2012.08.011

Liu D and Toropov VV (2013). A lamination parameter-based strategy for solving an integer-continuous problem arising in composite optimization. Computers and Structures  vol. 128, 170-174. 10.1016/j.compstruc.2013.06.003

Sahab MG, Toropov VV and Gandomi AH (2013). A Review on Traditional and Modern Structural Optimization: Problems and Techniques. Metaheuristic Applications in Structures and Infrastructures  10.1016/B978-0-12-398364-0.00002-4

Paton J, Khatir Z, Thompson H, Kapur N and Toropov V (2013). Thermal energy management in the bread baking industry using a system modelling approach. Applied Thermal Engineering  vol. 53, (2) 340-347. 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2012.03.036

Berci M, Gaskell PH, Hewson RW and Toropov VV (2013). A semi-analytical model for the combined aeroelastic behaviour and gust response of a flexible aerofoil. Journal of Fluids and Structures  vol. 38, 3-21. 10.1016/j.jfluidstructs.2012.11.004

Khatir Z, Paton J, Thompson H, Kapur N and Toropov V (2013). Optimisation of the energy efficiency of bread-baking ovens using a combined experimental and computational approach. Applied Energy  vol. 112, 918-927. 10.1016/j.apenergy.2013.02.034

Vu HM, Forth JP, Dao DV and Toropov VV (2013). The use of optimisation for enhancing the development of a novel sustainable masonry unit. Applied Mathematical Modelling  10.1016/j.apm.2013.07.026

Niemann S, Kolesnikov B, Lohse-Busch H, Hühne C, Querin OM, Toropov VV and Liu D (2013). The use of topology optimisation in the conceptual design of next generation lattice composite aircraft fuselage structures. Aeronautical Journal  vol. 117, (1197) 1139-1154. 10.1017/S0001924000008745

2012

Paton J, Khatir Z, Thompson H, Kapur N and Toropov V (2012). Thermal energy management in the bread baking industry using a system modelling approach. Applied Thermal Engineering  10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2012.03.036

Eves J, Toropov VV, Thompson HM, Kapur N, Fan J, Copley D and Mincher A (2012). Design optimization of supersonic jet pumps using high fidelity flow analysis. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization  vol. 45, (5) 739-745. 10.1007/s00158-011-0726-8

Polynkin A and Toropov VV (2012). Mid-range metamodel assembly building based on linear regression for large scale optimization problems. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization  vol. 45, (4) 515-527. 10.1007/s00158-011-0692-1

Khan MAI, Noakes CJ and Toropov VV (2012). Development of a numerical optimization approach to ventilation system design to control airborne contaminant dispersion and occupant comfort. Building Simulation  vol. 5, (1) 39-50. 10.1007/s12273-012-0058-7

Khatir Z, Paton J, Thompson H, Kapur N, Toropov V, Lawes M and Kirk D (2012). Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) investigation of air flow and temperature distribution in a small scale bread-baking oven. Applied Energy  vol. 89, (1) 89-96. 10.1016/j.apenergy.2011.02.002

2011

Berci M, Gaskell PH, Hewson RW and Toropov VV (2011). Multifidelity metamodel building as a route to aeroelastic optimization of flexible wings. Proceedings of The Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science  vol. 225, (9) 2115-2137. 10.1177/0954406211403549

Fan J, Eves J, Thompson HM, Toropov VV, Kapur N, Copley D and Mincher A (2011). Computational fluid dynamic analysis and design optimization of jet pumps. Computers and Fluids  vol. 46, (1) 212-217. 10.1016/j.compfluid.2010.10.024

Hannon C, Querin OM and Toropov VV (2011). A neuro-fuzzy approach to the weight estimation of aircraft structural components. Aeronautical Journal  vol. 115, (1174) 739-748. 10.1017/S0001924000006485

Liu D, Toropov VV, Querin OM and Barton DC (2011). Bilevel optimization of blended composite wing panels. Journal of Aircraft  vol. 48, (1) 107-118. 10.2514/1.C000261

2009

Hamasaki H, Shigaki M, Yoshida F and Toropov V (2009). Reliable tension leveling process design using stochastic optimization. Tetsu-to-Hagane/Journal of The Iron and Steel Institute of Japan  vol. 95, (11) 740-746. 10.2355/tetsutohagane.95.740

Zadeh PM, Toropov VV and Wood AS (2009). Metamodel-based collaborative optimization framework. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization  vol. 38, (2) 103-115. 10.1007/s00158-008-0286-8

2008

Hirahara A, Hino R, Yoshida F and Toropov VV (2008). Numerical optimization of sheet metal forming process using new fracture criterion. International Journal of Modern Physics B  vol. 22, (31-32) 5692-5698. 10.1142/s0217979208051029

Hino R, Sasaki A, Yoshida F and Toropov VV (2008). A new algorithm for reduction of number of press-forming stages in forging processes using numerical optimization and FE simulation. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences  vol. 50, (5) 974-983. 10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2007.09.002

2007

Narayanan A, Toropov VV, Wood AS and Campean IF (2007). Simultaneous model building and validation with uniform designs of experiments. Engineering Optimization  vol. 39, (5) 497-512. 10.1080/03052150701399978

Hino R, Sasaki A, Yoshida F and Toropov VV (2007). Reduction of stages in multi-stage metal forming process based on numerical optimization in conjunction with FE simulation. Key Engineering Materials  vol. 340-341 I, 767-772. 10.4028/0-87849-433-2.767

2006

Hino R, Yoshida F and Toropov VV (2006). Optimum blank design for sheet metal forming based on the interaction of high- and low-fidelity FE models. Archive of Applied Mechanics  vol. 75, (10-12) 679-691. 10.1007/s00419-006-0047-3

2005

Sahab MG, Ashour AF and Toropov VV (2005). A hybrid genetic algorithm for reinforced concrete flat slab buildings. Computers and Structures  vol. 83, (8-9) 551-559. 10.1016/j.compstruc.2004.10.013

Sahab MG, Ashour AF and Toropov VV (2005). Cost optimisation of reinforced concrete flat slab buildings. Engineering Structures  vol. 27, (3) 313-322. 10.1016/j.engstruct.2004.10.002

2003

Ashour AF, Alvarez LF and Toropov VV (2003). Empirical modelling of shear strength of RC deep beams by genetic programming. Computers and Structures  vol. 81, (5) 331-338. 10.1016/S0045-7949(02)00437-6

Yoshida F, Urabe M, Hino R and Toropov VV (2003). Inverse approach to identification of material parameters of cyclic elasto-plasticity for component layers of a bimetallic sheet. International Journal of Plasticity  vol. 19, (12 SPEC ISS.) 2149-2170. 10.1016/S0749-6419(03)00063-9

2002

Yoshida F, Urabe M, Hino R and Toropov VV (2002). Identification of material parameters for component layers of clad sheet metal by elasto-plastic inverse approach. Nippon Kikai Gakkai Ronbunshu, a Hen/Transactions of The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers, Part A  vol. 68, (5) 766-771. 10.1299/kikaia.68.766

2001

Toropov VV and Mahfouz SY (2001). Design optimization of structural steelwork using a genetic algorithm, FEM and a system of design rules. Engineering Computations (Swansea, Wales)  vol. 18, (3-4) 437-459. 10.1108/02644400110387118

1999

Javadi AA, Farmani R, Toropov VV and Snee CPM (1999). Identification of parameters for air permeability of shotcrete tunnel lining using a genetic algorithm. Computers and Geotechnics  vol. 25, (1) 1-24. 10.1016/S0266-352X(99)00014-2

1998

Markine VL, Meijaard JP, Meijers P and Toropov VV (1998). Optimization of mechanisms using direct differentiation and a multipoint approximation method. Engineering Optimization  vol. 31, (2) 141-160. 10.1080/03052159808941368

Toropov VV, Urabe M, Okada T and Yoshida F (1998). Identification of material parameters in constitutive models of cyclic plasticity from bending tests of sheet metals. Nihon Kikai Gakkai Ronbunshu, a Hen/Transactions of The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers, Part A  vol. 64, (619) 737-757. 10.1299/kikaia.64.737

Yoshida F, Urabe M and Toropov VV (1998). Identification of material parameters in constitutive model for sheet metals from cyclic bending tests. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences  vol. 40, (2-3) 237-249. 10.1016/s0020-7403(97)00052-0

1997

Van Keulen F, Polynkine AA and Toropov VV (1997). Shape optimization with adaptive mesh refinement: Target error selection strategies. Engineering Optimization  vol. 28, (1-2) 95-125. 10.1080/03052159708941128

Van Keulen F and Toropov VV (1997). New developments in structural optimization using adaptive mesh refinement and multipoint approximations. Engineering Optimization  vol. 29, (1-4) 217-234. 10.1080/03052159708940994

1996

Polynkine AA, Van Keulen F and Toropov VV (1996). Optimization of geometrically non-linear structures based on a multi-point approximation method and adaptivity. Engineering Computations (Swansea, Wales)  vol. 13, (2-4) 76-97. 10.1108/02644409610114477

Markine VL, Meijers P, Meijaard JP and Toropov VV (1996). Multilevel optimization of the dynamic behaviour of a linear mechanical system with multipoint approximation. Engineering Optimization  vol. 25, (4) 295-307. 10.1080/03052159608941268

1995

Polynkin AA, van Keulen F and Toropov VV (1995). Optimization of geometrically nonlinear thin-walled structures using the multipoint approximation method. Structural Optimization  vol. 9, (2) 105-116. 10.1007/BF01758827

1993

Toropov VV, Filatov AA and Polynkin AA (1993). Multiparameter structural optimization using FEM and multipoint explicit approximations. Structural Optimization  vol. 6, (1) 7-14. 10.1007/BF01743169

1989

Toropov VV (1989). Simulation approach to structural optimization. Structural Optimization  vol. 1, (1) 37-46. 10.1007/BF01743808