Dr Jose L Curiel-Sosa
IngInd, MRes, PhD, CEng, MIMechE, EurIng, SFHEA
School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering
School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering
Lecturer
Postgraduate Taught Year Tutor
j.curiel-sosa@sheffield.ac.uk
+44 114 222 7857
+44 114 222 7857
Sir Frederick Mappin Building
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Dr Jose L Curiel-Sosa
School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering
Sir Frederick Mappin Building
Mappin Street
Sheffield
S1 3JD
School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering
Sir Frederick Mappin Building
Mappin Street
Sheffield
S1 3JD
- Profile
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Dr Curiel-Sosa has been an academic staff since 2013 at the University of Sheffield. He has a six-years engineering diploma from Escuela Superior de Ingenieros Industriales, University of Seville and, a PhD in engineering modelling and simulation from Swansea University.
He has previously worked for both industry (composites engineer in manufacturing and design) and academia (aerostructures postdoc - University of Oxford).
His research is polymathic spanning from computational analysis to fundamental research; being applied in a range of industrial sectors, from aerospace (interaction aerostructures-aerodynamics, aeroelasticity, aviation safety) to manufacturing and machining (composite structures).
He is a member of the European engineers association FEANI (EurIng), a chartered engineer (CEng), a member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (MIMechE) and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA).
- Publications
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Journal articles
- Micromechanical modelling and machine learning approaches for predicting effective properties of composite materials. Composite Structures, 375, 119767-119767.
- A tree-based machine learning surrogate model for predicting off-axis tensile mechanical properties of 2.5D woven composites at high temperatures. Composite Structures, 360.
- Data-driven deep learning models for predicting off-axis tensile damage of 2.5D woven composites at elevated temperatures. Thin Walled Structures, 209.
- Crushing performance and energy absorption characteristics of aluminum/CFRP hybrid thin-walled tubes: Experimental and numerical investigations. Composites Communications, 51.
- A Robust Fast Fracture Plane Orientation Angle Search Algorithm for Puck 3D Inter-Fibre Failure Criterion. European Journal of Computational Mechanics, 33(3), 227-254.
- Numerical simulation and multi-objective optimization of thin-walled aluminum/carbon fiber reinforced plastic hybrid tubes under axial crushing. Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 37(11), 3591-3615.
- Numerical investigation on orthogonal cutting and damage response of CFRP/Ti6Al4V stacks. Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 37(11), 3492-3515.
- Numerical investigation on dynamic behavior and damage mechanisms of fiber metal laminates subjected to combined explosion and fragments loading. Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures, 31(27), 9179-9190.
- Numerical analysis on axial crushing damage of aluminum/CFRP hybrid thin-walled tubes. Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures, 31(21), 5200-5210.
- Numerical study on off-axis tensile behavior of 3D braided composites at elevated temperature. Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures, 31(8), 1717-1730.
- Ballistic performance and damage behavior of three-dimensional angle-interlock woven composites under high velocity impact: Experimental and numerical studies. Thin Walled Structures, 191.
- Low Velocity Impact Response of Preloaded CFRP/Aluminum Honeycomb Sandwich Plate. Applied Composite Materials, 30(6), 1763-1784.
- Damage in hybrid corrugated core sandwich structures under high velocity hail ice impact: A numerical study. Defence Technology, 27, 217-236.
- Meshfree analysis of functionally graded plates with a novel four-unknown arctangent exponential shear deformation theory. Mechanics Based Design of Structures and Machines, 51(2), 1082-1114.
- Evaluation of Piezoaeroelastic Energy Harvesting Potential of a Jet Transport Aircraft Wing with Multiphase Composite using Iterative Finite Element Method. International Journal of Technology, 13(4), 803-815.
- A computational approach with surface-based cohesive contact for meso-scale interface damage simulation in 3D braided composites. Journal of Industrial Textiles, 51(1), 336-359.
- A refined quasi-3D logarithmic shear deformation theory-based effective meshfree method for analysis of functionally graded plates resting on the elastic foundation. Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 131, 174-193.
- A novel finite element method approach in the modelling of edge trimming of CFRP laminates. Applied Sciences Switzerland, 11(11).
- A finite element assessment of chip formation mechanisms in the machining of CFRP laminates with different fibre orientations. Composite Structures, 268.
- Numerical analysis of the delamination in CFRP laminates: VCCT and XFEM assessment. Composites Part C Open Access, 2.
- Ballistic performance and damage simulation of fiber metal laminates under high-velocity oblique impact. International Journal of Damage Mechanics, 29(7), 1011-1034.
- Study of the machining induced damage in UD-CFRP laminates with various fibre orientations: FE assessment. Procedia CIRP, 87, 366-371.
- Review of recent developments and induced damage assessment in the modelling of the machining of long fibre reinforced polymer composites. Composite Structures, 240.
- Unsteady shock front waviness in shock-buffet of transonic aircraft. Advances in Aerodynamics, 2(1).
- Chip formation in machining of unidirectional carbon fibre reinforced polymer laminates: FEM based assessment. Procedia CIRP, 85, 299-304.
- Structural integrity assessment on cracked composites interaction with aeroelastic constraint by means of XFEM. Composite Structures, 229.
- Structural health monitoring for woven fabric CFRP laminates. Composites Part B Engineering, 174.
- A refined sin hyperbolic shear deformation theory for sandwich FG plates by enhanced meshfree with new correlation function. International Journal of Mechanics and Materials in Design, 15(3), 647-669.
- Adaptive chaotic particle swarm algorithm for isogeometric multi-objective size optimization of FG plates. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 60(2), 757-778.
- Effect of cutter geometry on machining induced damage in orthogonal cutting of UD polymer composites: FE study. Composite Structures, 214, 439-450.
- Finite element simulation of damage in fiber metal laminates under high velocity impact by projectiles with different shapes. Composite Structures, 214, 73-82.
- Damage detection and location in woven fabric CFRP laminate panels. Composite Structures, 220, 168-178.
- An iterative finite element method for piezoelectric energy harvesting composite with implementation to lifting structures under Gust Load Conditions. Composite Structures, 219, 97-110.
- An enhanced void-crack-based Rousselier damage model for ductile fracture with the XFEM. International Journal of Damage Mechanics, 28(6), 943-969.
- Meso-Scale Finite Element Analysis of Mechanical Behavior of 3D Braided Composites Subjected to Biaxial Tension Loadings. Applied Composite Materials, 26(1), 139-157.
- Machining induced damage in orthogonal cutting of UD composites: FEA based assessment of Hashin and Puck criteria. Procedia CIRP, 82, 332-337.
- Using the reynolds stress model to predict shock-induced separation on transport aircraft. Journal of Aircraft, 56(2), 583-590.
- Implementation of multiphase piezoelectric composites energy harvester on aircraft wingbox structure with fuel saving evaluation. Composite Structures, 202, 1000-1020.
- Aeroelastic assessment of cracked composite plate by means of fully coupled finite element and Doublet Lattice Method. Composite Structures, 202, 151-161.
- Meso-scale progressive damage modeling and life prediction of 3D braided composites under fatigue tension loading. Composite Structures, 201, 62-71.
- Meso-Scale Finite Element Simulations of 3D Braided Textile Composites: Effects of Force Loading Modes. Applied Composite Materials, 25(4), 823-841.
- Modelling fracture and delamination in composite laminates: Energy release rate and interfacial stress. Composite Structures, 189, 641-647.
- Evaluation of piezoelectric energy harvester under dynamic bending by means of hybrid mathematical/isogeometric analysis. International Journal of Mechanics and Materials in Design, 14(4), 647-667.
- Characterisation of creep behaviour using the power law model in copper alloy. Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Sciences, 11(1), 2503-2510.
- Transversal crack and delamination of laminates using XFEM. Composite Structures, 173, 78-85.
- Finite element analysis of the damage mechanism of 3D braided composites under high-velocity impact. Journal of Materials Science, 52(8), 4658-4674.
- 3-D elasto-plastic large deformations: IGA simulation by Bézier extraction of NURBS. Advances in Engineering Software, 108, 68-82.
- A novel interface constitutive model for prediction of stiffness and strength in 3D braided composites. Composite Structures, 163, 32-43.
- 3-D local mesh refinement XFEM with variable-node hexahedron elements for extraction of stress intensity factors of straight and curved planar cracks. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 313, 375-405.
- Comparison of periodic mesh and free mesh on the mechanical properties prediction of 3D braided composites. Composite Structures, 159, 667-676.
- Piezoelectric energy harvester composite under dynamic bending with implementation to aircraft wingbox structure. Composite Structures, 153, 193-203.
- Three-Dimensional Static and Dynamic Analysis of a Composite Cruciform Structure Subjected to Biaxial Loading: A Discontinuum Approach. Applied Composite Materials, 23(2), 139-154.
- A Large Strains Finite Element Multiscale Approach. International Journal for Computational Methods in Engineering Science and Mechanics, 17(1), 46-58.
- What triggers a microcrack in printed engineering parts produced by selective laser sintering on the first place?. Materials and Design, 88, 588-597.
- Mixed-mode damage into a CGRP cruciform subjected to biaxial loading. Composite Structures, 133, 1093-1100.
- On the calculation of energy release rate in composites by Finite Elements, Boundary Elements and Analytical Methods. Composites: Mechanics, Computations, Applications, An International Journal, 6(3), 219-237. View this article in WRRO
- On the calculation of energy release rates in composite laminates by finite element, boundary element, and analytical methods. Composites Mechanics Computations Applications, 6(3), 219-237.
- A multiscale finite element technique for nonlinear multi-phase materials. Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, 94(C), 64-80.
- Crack propagation in a chopped glass-reinforced composite under biaxial testing by means of XFEM. Composite Structures, 119, 264-271.
- Homotopy analysis of magnetohydrodynamic convection flow in manufacture of a viscoelastic fabric for space applications. International Journal for Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, 10, 9-49. View this article in WRRO
- Homotopy semi-numerical simulation of peristaltic flow of generalised Oldroyd-B fluids with slip effects. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, 17(4), 433-442.
- Finite element analysis of structural instability using an implicit/explicit switching technique. International Journal for Computational Methods in Engineering Science and Mechanics, 14(5), 452-464.
- Modelling of mixed damage on fibre reinforced composite laminates subjected to low velocity impact. International Journal of Damage Mechanics, 22(3), 356-374.
- Switching implicit-explicit numerical technique for nonlinear unstable structures. Revista Internacional De Metodos Numericos Para Calculo Y Diseno En Ingenieria, 29(2), 92-103.
- Delamination modelling of GLARE using the extended finite element method. Composites Science and Technology, 72(7), 788-791.
- Modeling of the nonlinear interface in reinforced concrete. International Journal for Computational Methods in Engineering Science and Mechanics, 11(3), 157-161.
- Analysis of a continuum-based beam element in the framework of explicit-FEM. Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, 45(8-9), 583-591.
- A three-dimensional progressive damage model for fibre-composite materials. Mechanics Research Communications, 35(4), 219-221.
- Improved predictive modelling of strain Localisation and ductile fracture in a Ti-6Al-4V alloy subjected to impact loading. Journal De Physique IV JP, 134, 147-155.
- A combined implicit-explicit algorithm in time for non-linear finite element analysis. Communications in Numerical Methods in Engineering, 22(1), 63-75.
- Homotoy analysis of magnetohydrodynamic convection flow in manufacture of a viscoelastic fabric for space applications. International Journal of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics.
Book chapters
- A Numerical Study on the Flexural Behavior and Failure Mechanisms of Fiber Metal Laminates, Sustainable Aviation (pp. 13-28). Springer Nature Switzerland
- Computational techniques for simulation of damage and failure on composites In Beaumont P, Soutis C & Hodzic A (Ed.), Structural Integrity and Durability of Advanced Composites Woodhead Publishing View this article in WRRO
- Finite Element Analysis of Progressive Degradation versus Failure Stress Criteria on Composite Damage Mechanics In Attaf B (Ed.), Advances in Composite Materials - Ecodesign and Analysis
Book reviews
- Book Reviews of 'Introduction to Aeronautics: a Design Perspective'. Aeronautical Journal, 119(1221), 1463-1464. View this article in WRRO
Conference proceedings
- Micromechanical computational analysis of debonding and kinking in microscale composites. Proceedings of the 2024 UK Association for Computational Mechanics Conference (pp 179-182). Durham, UK, 10 April 2024 - 10 April 2024. View this article in WRRO
- Numerical Inspection based on Quasi-Static Analysis using Rousselier Damage Model for Aluminium Wingbox Aircraft Structure. Journal of Physics Conference Series, Vol. 1106(1)
- Analysis on Cracked Commuter Aircraft Wing under Dynamic Cruise Load by Means of XFEM. Journal of Physics Conference Series, Vol. 1106(1)
- Structural Integrity Assessment on Cracked Composite Plate under Aeroelastic Loading by means of XFEM. Proceedings IRF2018: 6th International Conference Integrity-Reliability-Failure. Lisbon, Portugal
- Prediction of Unsteady Transonic Buffeting using the SU2 Open-Source Code. Proceedings of the 7th European Conference on Computational Fluid Dynamics (ECFD 7). Glasgow, 11 June 2018 - 11 June 2018. View this article in WRRO
- Aerofracturelastic on Wing Box of Multi-Purpose Commuter Aircraft Under Gust Load by means of XFEM. Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Integrity – Reliability -Failure. Lisbon, Portugal, 22 July 2018 - 22 July 2018. View this article in WRRO
- Implementation of Multiphase Piezoelectric Composites on Aircraft Wingbox Structure for Energy Harvesting Purpose. Proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Composite Structures. Paris, France, 4 September 2017 - 7 September 2017.
- Modelling of transversal crack and delamination under traction with XFEM. MECHCOMP3 – 3rd International Conference of Mechanics of Composites. Bologna, Italy, 4 July 2017 - 4 July 2017. View this article in WRRO
- Flutter assessment on composite plate with crack by means of fully coupled Finite Element and Doublet Lattice Method. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Mechanics of Composites. Bologna, 4 July 2017 - 7 July 2017.
- Development of modified-Rousselier model for creep damage problems in eXtended finite element method (XFEM) approach. CFRAC 2017. Nantes, France, 14 June 2017 - 16 June 2017.
- HYBRID MATHEMATICAL/ISOGEOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF PIEZOELECTRIC ENERGY HARVESTER COMPOSITE UNDER DYNAMIC BENDING. PROCEEDINGS OF THE 7TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MECHANICS AND MATERIALS IN DESIGN (M2D2017) (pp 53-62)
- MODELLING TECHNIQUES FOR DELAMINATION AND FRACTURE OF COMPOSITES. PROCEEDINGS OF THE 7TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MECHANICS AND MATERIALS IN DESIGN (M2D2017) (pp 1181-1182)
- A numerical investigation on Circulation Controlled Lift Augmentation for STOL Aircraft. The 2016 Applied Aerodynamics Conference: Evolution & Innovation Continues- The Next 150 Years of Co. Bristol, 21 July 2016.
- Aerodynamics Modelling of a New Smart Light Aircraft. Applied Aerodynamics Conference. London, 19 July 2016 - 21 July 2016.
- Extended Finite Element Method: Strategies for Delamination and Fracture in Composites. Proceedings of II MechComp conference. Porto, Portugal, 11 July 2016 - 14 July 2016.
- Energy release rates in composite laminates by finite element, boundary element, and analytical methods. 23rd UK Conference of the Association for Computational Mechanics in Engineering.. Swansea, 8 April 2015 - 10 April 2015.
- Damage and Failure in Composites. 11th World Congress on Computational Mechanics (WCCM XI). Barcelona, Spain, 20 July 2014 - 25 July 2014.
- 3D crack analysis of a chopped glass-reinforced polyester cruciform specimen under biaxial loading using two different numerical techniques for modelling cracks: XFEM and a progressive damage model. 18th International Conference on Composite Structures (ICCS18). Lisbon, Portugal, 15 June 2015 - 19 June 2015.
- Initiation and evolution of cracks in a chopped glass-reinforced composite under biaxial testing by means of XFEM. 16th European Conference on Composite Materials Eccm 2014
- Simulation of damage on laminates. Eccomas 2012 European Congress on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences and Engineering E Book Full Papers (pp 1940-1946)
- A novel directional damage model for composites. Civil Comp Proceedings, Vol. 88
- On competing volumetric and deviatoric damage mechanisms in simulation of ductile fracture in Ti64 alloy at high rates of strains. 10th European Mechanics of Materials Conference (EMMC10), Multi-phases and multi-components material. Kazimierz Dolny, Poland, 11 June 2007 - 14 June 2007.
- Modelling of reinforced materials by a subcycling algorithm (pp 121-121)
- In-time implicit-explicit algorithm for nonlinear finite element analysis. 3rd M I T Conference on Computational Fluid and Solid Mechanics (pp 1090-1094)
- A 3D Damage Model for Simulating Damage Modes in Fibre Metal Laminates. 9th ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on the Mechanical Response of Composites
- Progressive damage modelling on fibre-reinforced composite using 3D puck failure criterion with a fast fracture plane angle search algorithm. UKACM 2023 Conference Proceedings. The University of Warwick, Coventry, 19 April 2023 - 19 April 2023.
Theses
- Computational Modelling of Critical Points and Structural Discontinuities. Swansea University.
Datasets
- Micromechanical modelling and machine learning approaches for predicting effective properties of composite materials. Composite Structures, 375, 119767-119767.
- Teaching activities
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Jose’s learning and teaching approach is best described as project-based and research-led. Project-based learning is recognised as very effective for the development of professional skills in engineering students, aligning effectively learning outcomes to those skills.
In his Aircraft Design module, students work cooperatively to design an aircraft concept, encouraging the incorporation of recent innovations from the aeronautical sector.
Short period activities are embedded within his lectures to promote student interaction, critical thinking and problem-solving, making use of learning technology –e.g. audience response systems- to communicate and receive feedback from students in real time.
Strategies to improve inclusivity of all students independently of their background or origin is an area he is keen on finding new teaching methods to enhance it. Thus, he created the Aircraft Design Café in which informal discussions on this and any matters of interest for students can be raised.
He has consistently received high scores for his learning and teaching strategy, which has led to several award nominations for teaching and doctoral supervision.
Jose is recognised as a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. He acts as assessor for the Learning and Teaching Professional Recognition Scheme ( LTPRS ) at TUOS. LTPRS follows the UK Professional Standards Framework to acknowledge success in Higher Education.
- Professional activities and memberships
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- Full Member, EPSRC College of Reviewers.
- Assessor, Learning and Teaching Professional Recognition Scheme.
- Career Learning Assessor, Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
- Nominated by PhD students to the Best Postgraduate Supervisor Academic Award in 2018 and shortlisted in 2019.
- Nominated by University of Sheffield students to the Outstanding Teaching Academic Award, 2017 & 2018.
- Nominated to the TUOS Senate Award for Sustained Excellence 2017.
- Inspirational Teaching Award nomination-by-students, 2011.
- PhD external examiner: University of Manchester, University of Oviedo, UCLM (Spain), Putra Malaysia, University of Warwick, University of Greenwich.
- Invited seminars: Imperial College, Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Swansea University, University of Warwick.
- Consulting
* Mechanical Designs
- Structural Integrity and optimisation.
* Composite structures assessment.
* Industrial Engineering
- Complex systems.
- Manufacturing systems simulation and management.
* Engineering modelling and simulation
- assessment of mechanical components and structures.
- tailored-made simulation tools: damage constitutive models, novel finite elements,...
- fatigue analysis and concept lifetime prediction.
- stress analysis.