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Coordinates

• Ordinary mail
  • Edificio CIMEC, Predio CONICET "Dr. Alberto Cassano", Colectora Ruta Nac. 168, Paraje El Pozo, 3000, Santa Fe, Argentina
• Phone:
  • +54 342 4511594 x7045
• Fax:
  • +54 342 45111169
• e-mail: vfachino@intec.unl.edu.ar

Current interests

• Inverse Finite Element Method
• Computational Metallurgy
• Building Energy Simulation
• Computational Design of Metamaterials
• Nonlinear Constrained Optimization

Publications

Papers in indexed journals

1. A. Albanesi, F. Bre, V. Fachinotti, C. Gebhardt, “Simultaneous ply-order, ply-number and ply-drop optimization of laminate wind turbine blades using the inverse finite element method”, Composite Structures , Vol. 184, pp. 894-903, 2018.
2. F. Bre, J. Gimenez, V. Fachinotti, “Prediction of wind pressure coefficients on building surfaces using artificial neural networks”, Energy and Buildings , Vol. 158, 1429-1441, 2018.
3. F. Bre, V. Fachinotti, “A computational multi-objective optimization method to improve energy efficiency and thermal comfort in dwellings”, Energy and Buildings , Vol. 154, 283-294, 2017.
4. I. Peralta, V. Fachinotti, “Optimization-based design of heat flux manipulation devices with emphasis on fabricability”, Scientific Reports , Vol. 7, Article #6261, 2017.
5. I. Peralta, V. Fachinotti, A. Ciarbonetti, “Optimization-based design of a heat flux concentrator”, Scientific Reports , Vol. 7, Article #40591, 2017.
6. A. Albanesi, V. Fachinotti, I. Peralta, B. Storti, C. Gebhardt, “Application of the inverse finite element method to design wind turbine blades”, Composite Structures , Vol. 161, pp. 160-172, 2017.
7. F. Bre, A. Santos Silva, E. Ghisi, V. D. Fachinotti, “Residential building design optimisation using sensitivity analysis and genetic algorithm”, Energy and Buildings , Vol. 133, pp. 853-866, 2016.
8. F. Bre, V. D. Fachinotti, “Generation of typical meteorological years for the Argentine Littoral Region”, Energy and Buildings , Vol. 129, pp. 432-444, 2016.
9. V. D. Fachinotti, S. Toro, P. J. Sánchez, A. E. Huespe, “Sensitivity of the thermomechanical response of elastic structures to microstructural changes”, International Journal of Solids and Structures , Vol. 69-70, pp. 45-59, 2015.
10. V. D. Fachinotti, A. E. Albanesi, J. M. Martínez Valle, “Inverse finite element modeling of shells using the degenerate solid approach”, Computer and Structures , Vol. 157, pp. 89-98, 2015.
11. F. Bre, V. D. Fachinotti, "Generación del año meteorológico típico para la ciudad de Santa Fe en la región litoral argentina", Avances en Energías Renovables y Medio Ambiente (AVERMA) , Vol. 18, pp. 11.01-11.08 (2014).
12. A. E. Albanesi, M. A. Pucheta, V. D. Fachinotti, "A new method to design compliant mechanisms based on the inverse beam finite element model", Mechanism and Machine Theory , Vol. 65, 14-28, 2013.
13. V. D. Fachinotti, A. Cardona, B. Baufeld, O. Van der Biest, "Finite-element modelling of heat transfer in shaped metal deposition and experimental validation" , Acta Materialia , 60(19): 6621-6630, 2012.
14. A. Cosimo, V. D. Fachinotti, A. Cardona, "An enrichment scheme for solidification problems" , Computational Mechanics , DOI 10.1007/s00466-012-0792-9, 2012.
15. F. J. Cavalieri, V. Fachinotti, A. Cardona. "Un algoritmo de contacto mortar aplicable a problemas tridimensionales". Revista Internacional de Métodos Numéricos para Cálculo y Diseño en Ingeniería (RIMNI) , 28(2):80-92, 2012.
16. A. Anca, V. Fachinotti, G. Escobar-Palafox. A. Cardona, "Computational modelling of shaped metal deposition". Int. J. Num. Meth. Engng. 85(1):84-106, 2011.
17. A. Anca, A. Cardona, J. Risso, V. Fachinotti. "Finite element modelling of welding processes". Applied Mathematical Modelling 35(2):688-707, 2011.
18. V. Fachinotti, A. Cardona, A. Anca. "Analytical solutions of the thermal field induced by moving double-ellipsoidal and double-elliptical heat sources in a semi-infinite body". Int. J. Num. Meth. Biomedical Engng. 27:595-607, 2011.
19. A. E. Albanesi, V. Fachinotti, A. Cardona. "Inverse finite elements for large-displacements beams". Int. J. Num. Meth. Engng. 84:1166-1182, 2010.
20. V. Fachinotti, A. Cardona, Ph. Jetteur. "A Finite Element Model for Inverse Design Problems in Large Deformations Anisotropic Hyperelasticity". Int. J. Num. Meth. Engng. 74(10):894-910, 2008.
21. V. Fachinotti, A. Cardona. "A fixed-mesh Lagrangian approach for stress analysis in continuous casting". Int. J. Num. Meth. Engng. 70(6):728-755, 2007.
22. V. D. Fachinotti, S. Le Corre, N. Triolet, M. Bobadilla, M. Bellet , "Two-phase thermo-mechanical and macrosegregation modelling of binary alloys solidification with emphasis on the secondary cooling stage of steel slab continuous casting processes". Int. J. Num. Meth. Engng. 67(10):1341-1384, 2006.
23. V. D. Fachinotti, M. Bellet, "Linear Tetrahedral Finite Elements for Thermal Shocks Problems". Int. J. Num. Meth. for Heat & Fluid Flow 16:590-601, 2006.
24. S. Gouttebroze, V. D. Fachinotti, M. Bellet, H. Combeau, "3D-FEM Modeling of Macrosegregation in Solidification of Binary Alloys". Int. J. Forming Processes 8/SI:203-217, 2005.
25. M. Bellet, V. Fachinotti, "ALE method for solidification modeling". Comput. Meth. Appl. Mech. Engng. 193:4355-4381, 2004.
26. V. Fachinotti, A. Cardona. "Constitutive Models of Steel under Continuous Casting Conditions". J. Mat. Processing Tech. 135(1):30-43, 2003.
27. V. Fachinotti, A. Cardona, A. Huespe. "Numerical Simulation of Conduction-Advection Problems with Phase Change". Latin Amer. Applied Research 31(1):31-36, 2001.
28. N. Nigro, A. Huespe, V. Fachinotti. "Phasewise Numerical Integration of Finite Element Method Applied to Solidification Processes". Int. J. Heat Mass Transfer 43(7):1053-1066, 2000.
29. A. Huespe, A. Cardona, V. Fachinotti. "Thermomechanical Model of a Continuous Casting Process". Comput. Methods Appl. Mech. Engrg. 182:439-455, 2000.
30. A. Huespe, A. Cardona, V. Fachinotti. "Visco-plastic Constitutive Models of Steel at High Temperature". J. Mat. Processing Tech. 102(1-3):143-152, 2000.
31. V. Fachinotti, A. Cardona, A. Huespe. "A fast convergent and accurate temperature model for phase-change heat conduction". Int. J. Num. Meth. Engng. 44(12):1863-1884, 1999.

Papers in proceedings

2016

1. V. D. Fachinotti, I. Peralta, A. E. Huespe, A. A. Ciarbonetti, "Control of heat flux using computationally designed metamaterials", 5^th International Conference on Engineering Optimization (ENGOPT2016), Iguassu Falls, Brazil, June 2016.

2015

1. V. D. Fachinotti, S. Le Corre, L. Orgéas, A. E. Huespe, "Computational design of microstructure for structural optimization", 1st Pan-American Congress on Computational Mechanics (PANACM2015), Buenos Aires, 2015.
2. V. D. Fachinotti, S. M. Giusti, F. Bre, A. E. Huespe, "Computational design of microstructure for the optimization of the temperature-dependent macroscopic response", 1st Pan-American Congress on Computational Mechanics (PANACM2015), Buenos Aires, 2015.

2014

1. F. Bre, V. D. Fachinotti, "Generación del año meteorológico típico para la ciudad de Santa Fe en la región litoral argentina", XXXVII Workshop of the Argentine Association for Renewable Energies and Environment (ASADES) and VI Conference of the Latin-American Chapter of the International Solar Energy Society (ISES), Oberá, Argentina, 2014.
2. F. Bre, A. E. Albanesi, V. D. Fachinotti, "Diseño y optimización de protecciones solares externas usando Simulación Energética de Edificios", 1st Congress on Sustainable Energies, Bahía Blanca, Argentina, 2014.

2013

1. F. Bre, V. D. Fachinotti, G. Bearzot, "Simulación computacional para la mejora de la eficiencia energética en la climatización de viviendas". In "Mecánica Computacional", Vol. XXXII, C. G. García Garino, A. E. Mirasso, M. A. Storti, M. E. Tornello (Eds.), Mendoza, Argentina, 3107-3119, 2013.
2. J. M. Martínez Valle, A. Albanesi, V. D. Fachinotti, "Frecuencias naturales de las oscilaciones transversales en placas poligonales apoyadas moderadamente gruesas". In "Mecánica Computacional", Vol. XXXII, C. G. García Garino, A. E. Mirasso, M. A. Storti, M. E. Tornello (Eds.), Mendoza, Argentina, 111-127, 2013.
3. J. M. Martínez Valle, A. Albanesi, V. D. Fachinotti, "Estudio dinámico de láminas moderadamente gruesas con forma de paraboloide elíptico mediante elementos finitos 3D". In "Mecánica Computacional", Vol. XXXII, C. G. García Garino, A. E. Mirasso, M. A. Storti, M. E. Tornello (Eds.), Mendoza, Argentina, 129-149, 2013.
4. V. D. Fachinotti, S. Toro, P. Sánchez, "Diseño óptimo de materiales para piezas sujetas a esfuerzos termo-mecánicos". In "Mecánica Computacional", Vol. XXXII, C. G. García Garino, A. E. Mirasso, M. A. Storti, M. E. Tornello (Eds.), Mendoza, Argentina, 425-438, 2013.

2012

1. V. D. Fachinotti, A. E. Albanesi, "Método de elementos finitos inverso para cáscaras sometidas a grandes desplazamientos en régimen elástico". In "Mecánica Computacional", Vol. XXXI, A. Cardona, P. H. Kohan, R. D. Quinteros, M. A. Storti (Eds.), Salta, Argentina, 967-977, 2012.
2. V. D. Fachinotti, A. E. Albanesi, J. M. Martínez Valle, "Elemento finito hexaédrico trilineal con cura del bloqueo por corte". In "Mecánica Computacional", Vol. XXXI, A. Cardona, P. H. Kohan, R. D. Quinteros, M. A. Storti (Eds.), Salta, Argentina, 979-986, 2012.
3. V. D. Fachinotti, A. E. Albanesi, A. Cardona, "Return mapping for creep and plasticity split", Proc. 10th World Congress on Computational Mechanics (WCCM 2012), Sao Paulo, Brazil, 2012.
4. A. Cosimo, V. D. Fachinotti, A. Cardona, "Temperature gradient discontinuity aware numerical scheme for solidification problems", Proc. 10th World Congress on Computational Mechanics (WCCM 2012), Sao Paulo, Brazil, 2012.

2011

1. V. D. Fachinotti, A. E. Albanesi, A. E. Huespe, "Elementos Finitos MITC para Cáscaras Sometidas a Grandes Deformaciones Elásticas". In "Mecánica Computacional", Vol. XXX, O. Möller, J. W. Signorelli, M. A. Storti (Eds.), Rosario, Argentina, 845-855, 2011.
2. V. D. Fachinotti, A. E. Albanesi, A. Cardona, "Algoritmo de Retorno Mapeado para Plasticidad y Creep Acoplados". In "Mecánica Computacional", Vol. XXX, O. Möller, J. W. Signorelli, M. A. Storti (Eds.), Rosario, Argentina, 663-673, 2011.
3. A. Limache, S. Rojas Fredini, V. Fachinotti, "Simulación Interactiva de Dinámica de Fluidos con Transferencia de Calor mediante Métodos de Partículas". In "Mecánica Computacional, Vol. XXX, O. Möller, J. W. Signorelli, M. A. Storti (Eds.), Rosario, Argentina, 391-402, 2011.

2010

1. V. Fachinotti, A. Cardona, A. Cosimo, B. Baufeld, O. van der Biest, "Evolution of temperature during Shaped Metal Deposition: Finite Element Predictions vs. Observations". In "Mecánica Computacional", Vol. XXIX, E. Dvorkin, M. Goldschmit, M. Storti (Eds.), Buenos Aires, Argentina, pp. 4915-4926, 2010.
2. V. D. Fachinotti, A. Cardona, B. Baufeld, O. van der Biest, "Evolution of microstructure during Shaped Metal Deposition". In "Mecánica Computacional", Vol. XXIX, E. Dvorkin, M. Goldschmit, M. Storti (Eds.), Buenos Aires, Argentina, pp. 4927-4934, 2010.
3. A. E. Albanesi, V. D. Fachinotti, M. A. Pucheta, "A Review on Design Methods for Compliant Mechanisms". In "Mecánica Computacional", Vol. XXIX, E. Dvorkin, M. Goldschmit, M. Storti (Eds.), Buenos Aires, Argentina, 59-72, 2010.
4. F. J. Cavalieri, V. Fachinotti, A. Cardona, "Un Algoritmo de Contacto Superficie-Superficie Aplicable a Problemas Tridimensionales". In "Mecánica Computacional", Vol. XXIX, E. Dvorkin, M. Goldschmit, M. Storti (Eds.), Buenos Aires, Argentina, pp. 4219-4233, 2010.

2009

1. A. Anca , V. Fachinotti, A. Cardona, "Finite element modelling of Shape Metal Deposition". In "Mecánica Computacional", Vol. XXVIII, C. D. García Bauza, P. A. Lotito, L. A. Parente, M. J. Vénere (Eds.), Tandil, Argentina, pp. 3011-3035, 2009.
2. A. Anca , V. Fachinotti, A. Cardona, "Finite element modelling of Shape Metal Deposition". In "Mecánica Computacional", Vol. XXVIII, C. D. García Bauza, P. A. Lotito, L. A. Parente, M. J. Vénere (Eds.), Tandil, Argentina, pp. 3011-3035, 2009.
3. A. E. Albanesi, V. D. Fachinotti, A. Cardona, "Design of compliant mechanisms that exactly fit a desired shape". In "Mecánica Computacional", Vol. XXVIII, C. D. García Bauza, P. A. Lotito, L. A. Parente, M. J. Vénere (Eds.), Tandil, Argentina, pp. 3191-3205, 2009.
4. V. D. Fachinotti, A. A. Anca, A. Cardona, "Análisis termomecánico de procesos de cambio de fase en metales usando elementos finitos tetraédricos lineales". In "Mecánica Computacional", Vol. XXVIII, C. D. García Bauza, P. A. Lotito, L. A. Parente, M. J. Vénere (Eds.), Tandil, Argentina, pp. 1785-1796, 2009.

2008

1. A. E. Albanesi, V. D. Fachinotti, A. Cardona, "Inverse analysis of large-displacement beams". In "Mecánica Computacional", Vol. XXVII, A. Cardona, M. Storti, C. Zuppa (Eds.), San Luis, Argentina, pp. 1049-1061, 2008.
2. A. Anca, A. Cardona, V. D. Fachinotti, "Finite element modeling of welded joints". In "Mecánica Computacional", Vol. XXVII, A. Cardona, M. Storti, C. Zuppa (Eds.), San Luis, Argentina, pp. 1445-1470, 2008.
3. V. D. Fachinotti, A. Cardona, "Semi-analytical solution of the thermal field induced by a moving double-ellipsoidal welding heat source in a semi-infinite body". In "Mecánica Computacional", Vol. XXVII, A. Cardona, M. Storti, C. Zuppa (Eds.), San Luis, Argentina, pp. 1519-1530, 2008.
4. V. D. Fachinotti, A. Cardona, "Computational simulation of shaped metal deposition". In "Mecánica Computacional", Vol. XXVII, A. Cardona, M. Storti, C. Zuppa (Eds.), San Luis, Argentina, pp. 1531-1543, 2008.

2007

1. V. D. Fachinotti, A. Cardona, J. D’Elía, S. Paquay, "BEM for the analysis of fluid flow around MEMs". In "Mecánica Computacional", Vol. XXVI, S. A. Elaskar, E. A. Pilotta, G. A. Torres (Eds.), Córdoba, Argentina, pp. 1104-1119, 2007.
2. F. Cavalieri, A. Cardona, V. Fachinotti, J. Risso, "A finite element formulation for nonlinear 3D contact problems". In "Mecánica Computacional", Vol. XXVI, S. A. Elaskar, E. A. Pilotta, G. A. Torres (Eds.), Córdoba, Argentina, pp. 1357-1372, 2007.
3. A. Albanesi, V. Fachinotti, M. Pucheta, A. Cardona, "Synthesis of compliant mechanisms for segment-motion generation tasks". In "Mecánica Computacional", Vol. XXVI, S. A. Elaskar, E. A. Pilotta, G. A. Torres (Eds.), Córdoba, Argentina, pp. 2919-2930, 2007.

2006

1. M. Bellet, V. D. Fachinotti, "A Two-Phase Two-Dimensional Finite Element Thermomechanics and Macrosegregation Model of Mushy Zone. Application to Continuous Casting", Proc. MCWASP XI, International Conference on Modeling of Casting, Welding and Advanced Solidification Processes, Opio, France, 2006.
2. V. D. Fachinotti, A. Cardona, Ph. Jetteur, "A Finite Element Model for Inverse Design Problems in Large Deformations Anisotropic Hyperelasticity", In "Mecánica Computacional", Vol. XXV, A. Cardona, N. Nigro, V. Sonzogni, M. Storti (Eds.), Santa Fe, Argentina, pp. 1269-1284, 2006.
3. V. D. Fachinotti, A. Cardona, "Simulación computacional de la inyección de alambre relleno de envainados en acero líquido". In "Mecánica Computacional", Vol. XXV, A. Cardona, N. Nigro, V. Sonzogni, M. Storti (Eds.), Santa Fe, Argentina, pp. 2227-2236, 2006.
4. A. Albanesi, J. Risso, V. Fachinotti, A. Cardona, "Optimization of Ventilation Holes in an Aeronautic Turbine Hole". In "Mecánica Computacional", Vol. XXV, A. Cardona, N. Nigro, V. Sonzogni, M. Storti (Eds.), Santa Fe, Argentina, pp. 1513-1530, 2006.

2005

1. M. Bellet, S. Le Corre, V. D. Fachinotti, "A 2-phase finite element model to study concurrent fluid flow and solid deformation occurring in mushy zones during the solidification of metallic alloys", Proc. of S2P Int. Conf. on Semi-Solid Processes, Cyprus, September 21-23, 2004.
2. V. D. Fachinotti, S. Le Corre, M. Bellet, "Numerical Modelling of the Concurrent Effect of Solid Deformation and Melt Flow on Heat and Solute Transfer in Binary Alloys, with Application to the Secondary Cooling Stage of Steel Slabs Continuous Casting" . In "Mecánica Computacional", Vol. XXIV, A. Larreteguy (Ed.), Buenos Aires, Argentina, pp. 1185-1200, 2005.
3. V. D. Fachinotti, A. Cardona, A. A. Anca, "Solid-State Microstructure Evolution in Steels". In "Mecánica Computacional", Vol. XXIV, A. Larreteguy (Ed.), Buenos Aires, Argentina, pp. 901-914, 2005.

2004

1. M. Bellet, V.D. Fachinotti, S. Gouttebroze, W. Liu, H. Combeau, "A 3D-FEM model solving thermomechanics and macrosegregation in binary alloys solidification", Proc. Symposium on Solidification Processes and Microstructures, in Honor of Wilfried Kurz, TMS Annual Meeting, Charlotte (NC, USA) March 2004, M. Rappaz, C. Beckermann & R. Trivedi (eds.), The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society, pp. 41-46, 2004.
2. S. Gouttebroze, V. D. Fachinotti, M. Bellet, H. Combeau, "3D-FEM modeling of macrosegregation in solidification of binary alloys", Proc. ESAFORM 7^th Int. Conf. on Material Forming, Trondheim (Norway), April 28-30, 2004, Norvegian University of Science and Technology, 421-424 (2004).
3. V. D. Fachinotti, M. Bellet, "A diffusion-split method to deal with thermal shocks using standard linear tetrahedral finite elements", Proc. NUMIFORM’2004, 8^th Int. Conf. on Numerical Methods in Industrial Forming Processes, Columbus, June 13-17 (2004).
4. V. D. Fachinotti, M. Bellet, "A diffusion-split method to deal with thermal shocks using standard linear tetrahedral finite elements", Proc. ECCOMAS 2004, European Congress on Comput. Meth. in Appl. Sci and Engng., Jyväskylä (Finland), July 24-28, 2004, P. Neittaanmäki, T. Rossi, S. Korotov, E. Oñate, J. Périaux & D. Knörzer (eds.) (2004).

2003

1. V. D. Fachinotti, M. Bellet, "Three-Dimensional Finite Element Modelling of Thermomechanics and Macrosegregation in Binary Alloys Solidification", Proc. ESAFORM 6^th Int. Conf. On Material Forming, Salerno (Italy), April 28-30, 2003, University of Salerno, pp. 511-514, 2003 ( Keynote lecture).
2. M. Bellet, V. Fachinotti, O. Jaouen, S. De La Chapelle, I. Poitrault, "Application of the arbitrary Eulerian Lagrangian finite element formulation to the thermomechanical simulation of casting processes, with focus on pipe shrinkage prediction", Proc. MCWASP X, 10^th Int. Conf. on Modeling of Casting, Welding and Advanced Solidification Processes, Destin (Florida, USA), May 25-30, 2003, D.M. Stefanescu, J.A. Warren, M.R. Jolly & M.J.M. Krane (eds.), The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society, Warrendale, Pennsylvania, USA, pp. 361-368, 2003.
3. V. D. Fachinotti, M. Bellet, "Modélisation tridimensionnelle par éléments finis de la macroségrégation au cours de la solidification d’un alliage binaire", Congrès Français de Mécanique, Nice, September 1-5, CDROM, University of Nice - Sophia Antipolis, Ecole des Mines de Paris, Association Française de Mécanique, 6 pages, 2003.

2002

1. A. Huespe, A. Cardona, V. Fachinotti, J. Risso. "Análisis de Sensibilidad a la Fisuración del Acero en un Proceso de Colada Continua". Proceedings of the First South-American Congress on Computational Mechanics, Santa Fe/Paraná, Argentina (2002).

2001

1. V. Fachinotti, P. Sánchez, V. Sonzogni. "Utilización de MatLab para el Dimensionamiento Óptimo de Estructuras de Hormigón Armado". Proceedings of Second Workshop on Teaching of Numerical Methods in Engineering, Haedo, Argentina, 2001.

2000

1. V. Fachinotti, A. Cardona, A. Huespe. "Finite Element Model for 3D Conduction-Advection Problems with Phase Change". Proceedings of European Congress on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences and Engineering (ECCOMAS 2000), Barcelona, Spain, 2000.
2. V. Fachinotti, A. Cardona. "Esquema Lagrangiano a Malla Fija para Colada Continua de Metales". In "Mecánica Computacional", Vol. XIX, pp. 121-126, 2000.
3. V. Fachinotti, P. Sánchez, L. Giovanini, V. Sonzogni. "Dimensionamiento Óptimo de Estructuras de Hormigón Armado". Proceedings of Engineering Congress 2000, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2000.

1999

1. A. Huespe, A. Cardona, V. Fachinotti. "Modelo Termomecánico Acoplado para Sólidos con Grandes Deformaciones Elastoplásticas". Proceedings of VI Argentina Congress on Computational Mechanics (MECOM '99), Mendoza, pp. 235-244, 1999.
2. V. Fachinotti, A. Cardona, A. Huespe. "Solución del Problema Termomecánico Acoplado en Colada Continua de Redondos de Acero". Proceedings of VI Argentina Congress on Computational Mechanics (MECOM '99), Mendoza, pp. 245-255, 1999.
3. N. Nigro, A. Huespe, V. Fachinotti. "Phasewise Numerical Integration of Finite Element Method Applied to Solidification Processes". Proceedings of VI Argentina Congress on Computational Mechanics (MECOM '99), Mendoza, pp. 373-383, 1999.
4. V. Fachinotti, A. Cardona, N. Nigro, A. Huespe. "Finite Element Analysis of Steel Round Billet Continuous Casting. Fluid-Thermo-Mechanics and Macrosegregation". Proceedings of XII Argentina Steelmaking Institute Seminar, Buenos Aires, pp. 508-517, 1999.

1998

1. A. Huespe, A. Cardona, V. Fachinotti. "Thermomechanical Model of a Continuous Casting Process". In "Computational Mechanics. New Trends and Applications" (Proceedings of IV World Congress on Computational Mechanics, Buenos Aires, Argentina), S. R. Idelsohn, E. Oñate, and E. N. Dvorkin, Eds., CIMNE, Barcelona, Spain, 1998.

1997

1. V. Fachinotti, A. M. Cassano. "Los Métodos Numéricos y su Implementación Computacional en las Carreras de Ingeniería". Congress on Educational Innovations at the National Technological University, Avellaneda, Argentina, 1997.
2. A. M. Cassano, V. Fachinotti, R. Arroyo, L. Balla. "Laboratorio de Análisis Estructural Asistido por Computadora en la UTN Facultad Regional Paraná. Presente y Futuro". Congress on Educational Innovations at the National Technological University, Avellaneda, Argentina, 1997.
3. A. M. Cassano, V. Fachinotti, C. Ramírez, L. Díaz Olmedo. "Análisis Biomecánico de la Unidad Vertebral Funcional L4-L5 Mediante Elementos Finitos". In "Mecánica Computacional", Vol. XVIII, pp. 735-744, 1997.
4. A. Huespe, A. Cardona, V. Fachinotti. "Determinación de Tensiones Térmicas en Aceros, Producidas en la Etapa Inicial del Proceso de Colada Continua". In "Mecánica Computacional", Vol. XVIII, pp. 185-194, 1997.
5. V. Fachinotti, A. Cardona, A. Huespe. "Solución Numérica del Problema de Conducción de Calor con Cambio de Fase Mediante Métodos de Dominio Fijo". In "Mecánica Computacional", Vol. XVIII, pp. 279-289, 1997.
6. A. Cardona, A. Huespe, V. Fachinotti. "Modelado Termo-Mecánico del Proceso de Colada Continua de Aceros". Proceedings of XVIII Iberian-Latin-American Congress of Computacional Methods in Engineering (XVIII CILAMCE), Brasília, Brazil, Vol. I, pp. 493-500, 1997.

1996

1. V. Fachinotti, A. M. Cassano, A. Cardona. "Simulación Computacional del Comportamiento de Componentes Mecánicos Durante la Etapa de Desarrollo". Proceedings of III Pan-American Congress on Computers Applied to the Process Industry (CAIP III), Villa María, Argentina, pp. 299-302, 1996.
2. J. Sanero, A. M. Cassano, V. Fachinotti. "El Uso de los Elementos Finitos para la Optimización de Tanques Sometidos a Presión Interior". Workshop on Teaching of Numerical Methods in Engineering, Haedo, Argentina, 1996.
3. A. M. Cassano, V. Fachinotti. "Elementos Finitos en Cursos de Grado. Software Enlatado o Desarrollos Propios". Workshop on Teaching of Numerical Methods in Engineering, Haedo, Argentina, 1996.

Research projects

As the leading researcher

1. Energy Efficiency in Buildings. Sponsor: Dept. of Science, Technology and Innovation of the Province of Santa Fe (Argentina). Period: 2014-2015.
2. Computational Simulation of Multiphysics Problems. Aplication to Metal Solidification and Microelectromechanical Devices. Sponsor: National Council for Scientific and Technological Research (CONICET, Argentina). Period: 2013-2015.
3. Saving energy for housing air-conditioning in the Argentine Littoral Region. Sponsor: National Littoral University, Argentina. Period: 2013-2015.
4. Computational Simulation in Welding Processes. Sponsor: National Littoral University, Argentina. Period: 2009-2012.
5. Computational Mechanics Simulation in Processes involving Coupled Fields (Multiphysics) with Application to the Design of Welding Processes and Microelectromechanical Devices. Sponsor: National Council for Scientific and Technological Research (CONICET, Argentina). Period: 2009-2012.
6. Numerical Modeling of Fusion Welding. Sponsor: National Agency for the Promotion of Science and Technology (ANPCyT, Argentina). Period: 2007-2010.

As a senior researcher

1. Computational Design of Materials (COMP-DES-MAT). Sponsor: European Research Council. Period: 2013-2016.
2. Computational Synthesis of Mechanisms. Sponsor: National Littoral University, Argentina. Period: 2009-2012.
3. Rapid Production of Large Aerospace Components (RAPOLAC). Sponsor: European Community. Period: 2007-2010.
4. Numerical Simulation in Microelectromechanics (MEMS). Sponsors: Fonds National de la Recherche Scientifique (FNRS, Belgium) and National Council for Scientific and Technological Research of(CONICET, Argentina). Period: 2008-2010.
5. Numerical Modelling of Multiphysics for MEMs. Sponsor: National Agency for the Promotion of Science and Technology (ANPCyT, Argentina). Period: 2007-2009.
6. Synthesis of Aeronautical Compliant Mechanical Systems (SYNCOMECS). Sponsor: European Community. Period: 2005-2007.
7. Computational Mechanics in Multiphysics. Sponsor: National Council for Scientific and Technological Research (CONICET, Argentina). Period: 2005-2007.

As a junior researcher

1. Modeling of Emulsification in Liquid Metals and its Thermomechanical Effects (MELT). Sponsor: National Agency for the Promotion of Science and Technology (ANPCyT, Argentina). Period: 2001-2005.
2. Optimisation des Systèmes de Coulée (OSC). Sponsors: French Ministry for Industry and industrial partners: Aubert & Duval, Arcelor-Industeel, CTIF, Erasteel, PSA, Fonderie de l'Atlantique, S&CC and Transvalor. Period: 2001-2004.
3. Numerical Simulation of Continuous Casting Processes. Sponsor: Inter-American Development Bank (BID). Period: 1996-1999.

Tutorship/co-tutorship

Postgraduated students

1. Nadia Roman, Development of Metamodels for Building Energy Simulation, PhD thesis, Faculty of Engineering and Water Sciences (FICH), National Littoral University (UNL), Santa Fe-Argentina, in progress.
2. Arturo Cassano, Building Energy Optimization from the Architectural Design, PhD thesis, Faculty of Architecture, Design and Urbaninsm (FADU), National Littoral University (UNL), in progress.
3. Ignacio Peralta, Computational material design for compliant structures and mechanisms under thermo-mechanical loads, Faculty of Engineering and Water Sciences (FICH), National Littoral University (UNL), Santa Fe-Argentina, in progress.
4. Facundo Bre, Optimizing housing air-cooling in the Argentinian Littoral Region using computational tools , PhD thesis, Faculty of Engineering and Water Sciences (FICH), National Littoral University (UNL), Santa Fe-Argentina, in progress.
5. Benjamin Tourn, Development of computational tools for the control of austempered ductile iron fabrication process, PhD thesis, Faculty of Engineering and Water Sciences (FICH), National Littoral University (UNL), Santa Fe-Argentina, in progress.
6. Alejandro Albanesi, Inverse design of compliant mechanisms, PhD thesis, Faculty of Engineering and Water Sciences (FICH), National Littoral University (UNL), Santa Fe-Argentina, 2011.
7. Federico Cavalieri, Diseño a fatiga multiaxial y desgaste en componentes mecánicos a elevada temperatura, Faculty of Engineering and Water Sciences (FICH), National Littoral University (UNL), Santa Fe-Argentina, 2010.

Researchers

1. Martín Pucheta, Assistant Researcher, National Council for Scientific and Technological Research (CONICET, Argentina), 2011-2013.
2. Alejandro Albanesi, Assistant Researcher, National Council for Scientific and Technical Research (CONICET, Argentina), from 2013.